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Lending a hand to Manna House
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Sand Hill Elementary School SPED K-2 class donated 103 pounds through a program called Greet and Treat to Manna House - photo by Photo provided
Staff Report
Updated: Apr 25, 2011, 10:32 PM
Published: Apr 25, 2011, 10:37 PM

Manna House sends a big thanks to Kelly Tankersley and Sand Hill Elementary School SPED K-2 class in their big efforts to collect food for the needy in Effingham County. 

They donated 103 pounds through a program called “Greet and Treat.” Manna House is grateful for programs such as this that encourage children to give to help others. 

Food Pantry and Public Thrift Store hours are Monday noon-3 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m.-3p.m. For more information or to make a donation contact Lisa Bush at 665-1985 or 826-2037. 
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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