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SEHS students attend rally in Macon
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Fourteen students from the South Effingham High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter attended the annual Fall Motivational Rally at the Macon Coliseum and Georgia State Fair in Macon on Sept. 25.

FBLA is a student organization that brings business and education together through leadership and career development programs. The Motivational Rally is a preview of the year’s activities and provides encouragement to members to get involved in their chapter’s activities. Over 6,700 members from all over Georgia attended this event.

The SEHS chapter submitted the environment component of the statewide PEACH Project. A few members invented and designed a “Smart Sink” that is environmentally beneficial. The Rally has sparked interest in the chapter’s members and they have planned many events to get members involved in their school and community.

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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