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Local students named to Ga. Southern spring presidents list
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Georgia Southern University students from your area have been named to the president’s list for the spring 2008 term. These students have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average with a minimum of 12 credit hours for the semester.

Macie L. Ambrose, freshman, pre-education early childhood education, Rincon

Christine Carper, senior, psychology, Rincon

Christina L. Coats, senior, early childhood education, Springfield

Kelli M. Cooler, senior, nursing, Guyton

Kimberly D. Cuba, junior, pre-education early childhood education, Rincon

Kristen J. Exley, sophomore, pre-education early childhood education, Rincon

Richard A. Flohr, freshman, technology options program, Guyton

Jacob T. Horne, senior, teaching field-history, Springfield

Martine R. Howell, freshman, undeclared, Rincon

Stephen J. LaValley, junior, anthropology, Springfield

Amanda J. Page, junior, pre-education early childhood education, Guyton

Hannah L. Patterson, senior, pre-education early childhood education, Rincon

Christine M. Raines, senior, pre-education early childhood education, Guyton

Tiffany R. Rawski, senior, psychology, Guyton

Linda M. Rigsby, senior, nursing, Springfield

Alan W. Skipper, junior, pre-nursing, Springfield

Allison L. Sowers, senior, marketing, Rincon

Jade E. Thames, senior, early childhood education, Guyton

Mary-Michael Thompson, sophomore, pre-education early childhood education, Rincon

Amber N. Toole, junior, pre-business, Rincon

Maricel L. Williams, junior, pre-nursing, Rincon

Carmen M. Wilson, senior, management/human resources, Bloomingdale

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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