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Coronavirus precautions shift election, cancel events

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As public health officials continue to issue advisories, events and institutions locally and across Georgia are being postponed and closed. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

First Camden coronavirus case confirmed

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The first confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Camden and Liberty counties today. Both counties now have 1 confirmed case each, and both residents are recovering at home.

Schools close, meal program begins

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Students attended their last day of classroom instruction Monday and began distance learning Wednesday as Camden County schools closed indefinitely in response to the coronavirus threat.

Man arrested in hit and run

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A St. Marys man is facing a felony charge for allegedly hitting a child with his car last week and leaving the scene.

State delays presidential primary to May 19

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With public health and an election at stake, Georgia has postponed its presidential preference primary until the general primary on May 19, secretary of state Brad Raffensperger announced Monday.

Camden schools to close indefinitely in response to virus

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We have been committed to keeping our community updated about the rapidly developing situation with COVID‐19. Throughout the process, we have relied on the guidance from the Georgia Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as our state and local leaders.

Jurors reach verdict in karate civil suit

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After deliberating for several hours last week, a Camden jury found in favor of four men who alleged in a civil lawsuit that their karate instructor, Craig Peeples, sexually abused them as teens.