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Duff, Snooks, Gnann and Burns pose with Gov. Nathan Deal on the steps of the Capitol rotunda. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue

jon deal pages 2 — Duff, Snooks, Gnann and Burns pose with Gov. Nathan Deal on the steps of the Capitol rotunda. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue

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Updated: Jan 31, 2011, 9:22 PM

Published: Jan 31, 2011, 9:28 PM

Dillon Duff, Landon Snooks and Jay Gnann served as pages for state Rep. Jon Burns, right, on Jan. 25. Duff, Snooks and Gnann also are members of the Effingham County High School Youth Advisory Committee.

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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)

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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