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Local students participate in GSU spring commencement
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These students are candidates for degrees from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. The ceremony was held May 10, in Paulson Stadium. U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) delivered the commencement address.

Ashlyn Allen of Clyo, Bachelor of Business Administration, accounting

Kenneth Boyd of Rincon, Doctor of Education, education administration

Moira Buttimer of Rincon, Bachelor of General Studies, general studies

John Callaway of Rincon, Bachelor of Science in Biology, biology

Christine Carper of Rincon, Bachelor of Arts, psychology

Wesley Christain of Springfield, Bachelor of Business Administration, information systems/enterprise security

Clinton Clements of Guyton, Bachelor of General Studies, general studies

Avina Darmadjaja of Rincon, Bachelor of Business Administration, marketing

Carla Dean of Rincon, Master of Education, educational leadership

Noralee Deason of Guyton, Education Specialist, educational leadership

Elizabeth Dickey of Springfield, Master of Education, educational leadership

Dennis Dozier of Rincon, Master of Business Administration, business

Ryan Fetty of Eden, Bachelor of Business Administration, logistics/intermodal transportation

Amanda Fuller of Guyton, Bachelor of Arts, art

Carlee Fuller of Rincon, Master of Education, art education

Amanda Gonzales of Rincon, Master of Education, educational leadership

Lucas Hynes of Springfield, Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies, justice studies

Lindsey Jenkins of Rincon, Bachelor of Fine Arts, art

Brian Jordan of Guyton, Bachelor of Arts, English

Brittani Justice of Rincon, Bachelor of Science in Education, early childhood education

James Knight of Rincon    Bachelor of Business Administration, economics/international business

Jessica Loiacono of Rincon, Bachelor of Science, psychology

Ryan Masters of Rincon, Bachelor of Business Administration, finance

Carla McCurry of Rincon, Master of Education, English education

Craig Owens of Rincon, Master of Education, art education

Preston Porter of Clyo, Bachelor of Science in Education, health/physical education

Linda Posner of Rincon, Master of Business Administration, business

Tiffany Rawski of Guyton, Bachelor of Arts, psychology

Linda Reed of Springfield, Bachelor of General Studies, general studies

Linda Rigsby of Springfield, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, nursing

Jason Rogers of Guyton, Bachelor of Business Administration, management

Derick Sharpe of Guyton, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, chemistry

Vickie Smith of Rincon, Education Specialist, teaching and learning

Allison Sowers of Rincon, Bachelor of Business Administration, marketing

Wanda Stewart of Springfield, Education Specialist, teaching and learning

Gloria Young of Guyton, Master of Education, school psychology

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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