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South Effingham High School senior Jenny Harris beams after she was crowned as homecoming queen. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue

South Effingham High School senior Jenny Harris beams after she was crowned as homecoming queen during halftime of the Statesboro-South Effingham game Friday night.

Tia Jones was first runner-up and Jamie Dixon was second runner-up.

Jace Daley was named homecoming king.

For more pictures of the homecoming queen ceremony, visit the Community section's photo gallery.

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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