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Hill places third at state FFA event
01.27 Jeremy Hill
Jeremy Hill shows off his wiring project, which won him a $500 scholarship. Hill was among 11 other FFA members who competed in the statewide event. - photo by Photo submitted

Effingham County High FFA member Jeremy Hill recently placed third in the State FFA Agricultural Electrification Career Development Event.

His finish earned Hill a $500 scholarship. The event was held at State FFA/FCCLA Leadership Center in Covington on Jan. 12.

Hill became eligible to compete in the state event after winning the Area IV FFA Agricultural Electrification Career Development Event on Dec. 11 at Johnson County High School in Wrightsville.

 Participants in the FFA Agricultural Electrification Career Development Event demonstrate the proper use of electrical tools, present a speech/demonstration on an electrical energy-related topic, answer problem solving questions pertaining to electrical wiring and rural electrification and complete an assigned wiring problem based on the National Electrical Code.

FFA is a national organization of over 449,000 members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA is an integral part of the agricultural education program in public schools.

The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Hill, a junior, is the son of Billy and Carla Hill of Guyton. Dr. Freddie Waltz, Mrs. C. J. Satterfield and Mrs. Myria Shipman are Effingham County High School’s) FFA advisors.

The FFA Agricultural Electrification Career Development Event is sponsored by Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations as a special project of the Georgia FFA Foundation.

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.
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