By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
GSU announces spring semester presidents list
Placeholder Image

STATESBORO—Georgia Southern University recently recognized 1,150 students for excellence in academics on the 2013 spring semester president’s list.

To be eligible, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade-point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.

Several local students achieved this accomplishment:

Garrett Arnsdorff, senior, Guyton, logistics/intermodal transportation major

Erica Bolton, senior, Guyton, mathematics major

Olivia Bolton, junior, Guyton, international studies major

Billy Brewer III, sophomore, Rincon, physics major

Allison Bright, senior, Springfield, graphic design major

Kyle Burnsed, senior, Rincon, computer science major

Katherine Daniel, junior, Rincon, middle grades education major

Weston Fort, senior, Guyton, accounting major

Robert Greenspan, sophomore, Guyton, pre-med health and physical education major

Charlene Grosse, senior, Rincon, pre-business major

Hayley Hall, junior, Springfield, child/family development major

Clinton Hinely, senior, Newington, journalism major

Glenn Jackson Jr., junior, Rincon, mathematics major

Tamra Lamb, senior, Guyton, early childhood education major

Amber Landry, junior, Rincon, special education major

Michaela Lariscy, junior, Guyton, early childhood education major

Katheryn Lashlee, senior, Guyton, information systems major

Kemmer Mingis, senior, Guyton, early childhood education major

Eileen Kenny Morgan, junior, Guyton, early childhood education major

Joshua Moss, senior, Springfield, information technology major

Bryn Neal, freshman, Guyton, middle grades education major

Julie Odom-Dixon, junior, Guyton, psychology major

Matthew Olliff, senior, Rincon, chemistry major

Rebekah Padgett, senior, Guyton, nutrition/food science major

Misty Patterson, junior, Rincon, nursing major

William Patterson, senior, Guyton, construction management major

David Renfro, senior, Rincon, logistics/intermodal transportation major

Taylor Roberson, senior, Rincon, early childhood education major

Joshua Roper, senior, Rincon, physics major

Clara Rucker, senior, Bloomingdale, geology major

Kimberly Sands  senior, Guyton, early childhood education major

Margaret Sheppard, senior, Newington, pre-business major

Adam Smith, senior, Eden, mechanical engineering major

Joseph Thompson, sophomore, Rincon, electrical engineering major

Amy Usry, junior, Guyton, child/family development major

Sydnie Van Curen, sophomore, Rincon, biology major

Justin Vinton , senior, Guyton, accounting major

Amber Wilson, junior, Guyton, biology major

Jacob Youmans, sophomore, Guyton, pre-nursing/nursing major

Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
2026 budget
This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)
The Effingham County Board of Education approved a $203 million fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, reflecting an 11% increase over last year. The rise is largely due to an $8 million spike in health and retirement benefit costs for employees. To help cover the shortfall, the district may raise the property tax millage rate, potentially increasing homeowners’ taxes by up to 12 percent.
Keep reading for free
Enter your email address to continue reading.