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Two Effingham students earn degrees from Emory
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Updated: Jul 11, 2014, 12:24 AM
Published: Jul 11, 2014, 12:26 AM

ATLANTA — Two students from Effingham County received degrees from Emory University in Atlanta, at its 169th commencement ceremony.

Cleothia Alford of Rincon received an associate of arts from Oxford College of Emory University on May 10.

Emily Heidt of Guyton received a master of business administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory University on May 12.


Emory University encompasses nine academic divisions as well as the Michael C. Carlos Museum, The Carter Center, the Yerkes National Primate Research Center and Emory Healthcare, Georgia’s largest and most comprehensive health care system.
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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