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Savannah Tech to hold family college day
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SAVANNAH — Savannah Technical College welcomes you to try college for free.

On Aug. 16 from 10 a.m.-noon, participants will have the opportunity to take two, 45-minute classes in a variety of areas.  The event is free and open to the public.

Pre-registration is required and can be done through the Web site, www.savannahtech.edu or by calling (912) 443-4798. 

Anyone age 13 and up are welcome to take classes, those under the age of 13 will also have a number of events to participate in.

Sponsored by Amerigroup, children’s activities will include games, a moon bounce, face painting or watching a movie while family members are in classes.

Nine courses within the listed areas are available for registration: accounting, aviation, cosmetology, culinary arts, drafting, historic preservation, HVAC, industrial systems, medical assisting and paramedic technology.

Visit the Web site www.savannahtech.edu for descriptions of classes.

Attendants will want to be on campus early to pick up their class schedules and, if children under 13 are accompanying them, be sure to secure their child in the area of choice before going to class.  

A 15-minute break between sessions will allow parents to check on their children before the next class.

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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