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Two locals graduate from Emory
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The following received a degree from Emory University in Atlanta at its 165th commencement ceremony on May 10.

Matthew Tamul of Guyton, son of Daniel John Tamul and Carol Ruth Tamul received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Emory University.

Ross Friedman of Yulee, Fla., son of Stephanie L. Yeates of Rincon and Dr. Robert H. Friedman of Yulee, Fla., received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Emory University.

Tamul also was named to the Dean’s List of Emory College, the undergraduate, liberal arts college of Emory University in Atlanta for the 2010 spring semester.

Students must be in the top 20 percent of Emory College or have approximately a 3.853 grade point average or higher to be named to the Dean’s List.

Emory University is known for its demanding academics, outstanding undergraduate experience, highly ranked professional schools and state-of-the-art research facilities. Perennially ranked as one of the country’s top 20 national universities by U.S. News & World Report, Emory encompasses nine academic divisions as well as the 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)
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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