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Local dancers compete in Savannah
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Tiny/mini elite company dancers — front row, Claire Kelly, Haven Smith and Gracie Phillips, and back row, Taylor Sellers, Taylor Motley and McKenna Privette. - photo by Photo provided
Staff Report
Updated: Jun 1, 2009, 9:59 PM
Published: Jun 1, 2009, 10:02 PM
On April 18-19, Britt's Dance Company Dancers attended DTI (Dance Troupe Inc.), a regional dance competition in Savannah. Their group routines brought home three Golds and one High Gold. Their solo routines brought home three High Golds and six Golds. Three BDC Dancers were chosen as YDA's (Youth Dance Ambassador) and were invited to attend Nationals.
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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