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Local GSU students honored
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Outstanding Georgia Southern University students were recognized at the annual Honors Day Ceremony held recently on the university’s campus.

Individual awards were presented to 156 students at the annual Honors Day ceremonies. Inductees into various honor societies were also recognized.

Honor’s Day is the University’s way of recognizing some of Georgia Southern’s best and brightest students, as well as their families.

Georgia Southern appreciates all of their hard work and contributions to the university.

Following is a list of area students who were recognized:

Kelli Cooler from Guyton received the Outstanding Scholar Graduating Senior Award

Stephen LaValley from Springfield received the Anthropology Award

Amanda Page from Guyton received the Outstanding Scholar Graduating Senior Award

Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, offers 116 degree programs serving nearly 18,000 students.

Through eight colleges, the university offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement.

The university, one of Georgia’s largest, is a top choice of Georgia’s HOPE scholars and is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu.

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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