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FFA students prepare their animals
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A pair of goats investigates each other. - photo by Photo by Sandi Van Orden
Sandi Van Orden
Updated: Oct 12, 2007, 9:06 AM
Published: Sep 18, 2007, 1:21 PM
FFA students from Effingham County High School and South Effingham High School took their goats and cows to Webb Animal Clinic on Thursday. The students had to have goats tagged to show, and cows had to have a blood test and be tagged.  Students are currently preparing to show livestock at the county and state levels.
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)
Updated: Jun 20, 2025, 1:18 PM
Published: Jun 20, 2025, 12:51 PM
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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