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Movies and marshmallows at MLC
Pre-K cousins Nebraska and Pascal Ellison and their families roast marshmallows and drink hot chocolate while waiting for their turn.
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Staff Report
Updated: Feb 16, 2010, 5:14 AM
Published: Feb 16, 2010, 5:18 AM
Marlow Learning Center held a movie and marshmallow night in December.
Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
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.