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Camden County commissioners nix future airport project

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, April 13, 2026
A future replacement airport in Camden County is no longer cleared for takeoff. On Tuesday evening, the Camden County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to formally withdraw the county’s efforts to build a general aviation airport. Commissioner Ben Casey opposed the decision.
The Camden County High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter won the Georgia Gold Chapter of the Year honor for the fourth consecutive year.

The Camden County High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter won the Georgia Gold Chapter of the Year honor for the fourth consecutive year.

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Golden performance

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Camden County High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter posted another golden effort statewide. Led by sponsor Tiffany Gibson, the high school FBLA club earned the designation of Georgia Gold Chapter of the Year for the fourth consecutive year.
Shawn Jerome Keaton

Shawn Jerome Keaton

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Kingsland Police Department arrest robbery suspect

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, April 2, 2026
A 55-year-old Kingsland man is behind bars after law enforcement officials said he committed two robberies, according to a news release from the Kingsland Police Department (KPD). Shawn Jerome Keaton was booked into the Camden County Jail at 4:53 p.m. Tuesday, March 31.
Camden County High School SkillsUSA and FFA members partnered for a Day of Service at the Woodbine Senior Center on March 18.

Camden County High School SkillsUSA and FFA members partnered for a Day of Service at the Woodbine Senior Center on March 18.

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CCHS students partner to revitalize senior center

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Students from Camden County’s SkillsUSA and FFA chapters joined forces for a Day of Service, launching the revitalization of the Woodbine Senior Center courtyard as part of the Georgia Department of Education’s statewide initiative.
The mascot of the Camden County Audubon Society’s annual festival, the wood stork, is a common sight in coastal Georgia and hundreds of them nest right here in Camden.

The mascot of the Camden County Audubon Society’s annual festival, the wood stork, is a common sight in coastal Georgia and hundreds of them nest right here in Camden.

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Annual Wood Stork Birding Festival set for April 11

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Camden County Audubon Society will present its third annual Wood Stork Birding Festival from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at St. Marys Middle School. The festival will again host the popular live Birds of Prey show by Georgia Southern University’s Center for Wildlife Education from 11 a.m.
Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson

Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson

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Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson visits St. Marys

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, March 27, 2026
H ealth care executive and philanthropist Rick Jackson visited St. Marys on Sunday to tout his campaign for governor. Jackson, a Republican, is a political neophyte and running to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp.
Alexia Moore

Alexia Moore

Judge expresses doubt on murder charge in alleged abortion

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
Jabari Gibbs The Currents GA A Coastal Georgia district attorney and a Superior Court judge said Monday they were doubtful that enough evidence exists to move forward with a malice murder charge against a 31-year-old Camden County mother arrested earlier this month for an alleged illegal...
The National Park Service permits six hunts per year at Cumberland Island National Seashore, which helps manage the deer and feral hog population.

The National Park Service permits six hunts per year at Cumberland Island National Seashore, which helps manage the deer and feral hog population.

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National Park Service announces potential expansion of hog, deer hunts on Cumberland Island

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, March 27, 2026
The National Park Service announced an effort to expand volunteer opportunities for invasive species management at Cumberland Island National Seashore, but no firm expansion has been announced by the national park. The national park already conducts six scheduled hunts per year.
Kingsland Deputy Fire Chief Bill Carreira, left, Alex Gonzalez, seventh from left, Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day Jr., fourth from right, and others are surrounded by the rescue team from Kingsland Fire Rescue Station 4.

Kingsland Deputy Fire Chief Bill Carreira, left, Alex Gonzalez, seventh from left, Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day Jr., fourth from right, and others are surrounded by the rescue team from Kingsland Fire Rescue Station 4.

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Middle school student named honorary firefighter

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
Surrounded by firefighters, family and city leaders, 13-year-old Alexander “Alex” Bane Gonzalez was officially sworn in as an honorary firefighter with Kingsland Fire Rescue during a special ceremony at Kingsland Fire Station No. 4 on Gross Road.