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Ebenezer Elementary Student Raises Nearly $3,500 for School Lunch Fund
Lemonade stand
Seven-year-old Beckham Peterson stands outside his home with a sign for his lemonade stand. His summer project raised thousands to help cover school lunch costs for fellow students in Effingham County. (Photo courtesy of Brooke Peterson)
Mya Taylor
Updated: Jul 24, 2025, 1:02 PM
Published: Jul 23, 2025, 4:30 PM
Seven-year-old Beckham, a student at Ebenezer Elementary, raised nearly $3,500 for Effingham County school lunch funds through a summer lemonade stand. With help from his family and community donations, his project became a heartfelt lesson in entrepreneurship and giving back.
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Rincon City Council Approves First Pay Raise in 14 Years
Council pay raise
Chart shows monthly salaries for city council members and mayors in Rincon, other Effingham County municipalities and nearby Georgia cities.
Mya Taylor
Updated: Aug 15, 2025, 7:57 PM
Published: Aug 15, 2025, 7:40 PM
Rincon City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve its first pay raise in 14 years, increasing council members’ pay to $750 per month and the mayor’s pay to $950 per month starting next year. The raises will apply to those elected in November, when three council seats and the mayor’s office will be on the ballot.
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