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Pages for a day
04.19 GA pages
State Rep. Jon Burns (R-Newington), left, stands with Ebenezer Middle School students Clay Robertson and Christopher Kieffer, who served as pages in the state House of Representatives for a day. Also with them are Dana Womack, Allen Kieffer, Shelba Kieffer and Dayle Burns. - photo by Photo submitted
Staff Report
Updated: May 10, 2007, 9:25 AM
Published: Apr 18, 2007, 10:36 PM

Ebenzer Middle School students Clay Robertson and Christopher Kieffer missed school one day to be in Atlanta.

The students who served as pages in the state House of Representatives for a day received $10 for their service. In addition they received a certificate of service and, by law, an excused absence from class.

To serve as a page for a day, you must be at least 12 years old.
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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