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Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day, left, and Kingsland Finance Director Filiz Morrow show off the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting the city was awarded for the 18th consecutive year.

Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day, left, and Kingsland Finance Director Filiz Morrow show off the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting the city was awarded for the 18th consecutive year.

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Two economic development projects move forward

Sam Rowland
Thursday, February 16, 2023
At a brief meeting Monday, Kingsland City Council moved forward on two economic development projects. One project was the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program.

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Carter introduces timber recovery bill

News Staff
Friday, February 10, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., last week introduced bipartisan legislation with U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., to help working forests recover from natural disasters.
Woodbine Elementary School students perform a song Friday during the Thiokol Memorial Project’s 52nd anniversary of the deadly explosion at the Thiokol Chemical Factory.

Woodbine Elementary School students perform a song Friday during the Thiokol Memorial Project’s 52nd anniversary of the deadly explosion at the Thiokol Chemical Factory.

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Thiokol Memorial Project marks 52nd anniversary

News Staff
Friday, February 10, 2023
The Thiokol Memorial Project commemorated the 52nd anniversary of the deadly explosions at the Thiokol Chemical Factory in Woodbine on Friday in a gymnasium packed with first responders, survivors, their families and community members.
Camden County Schools has released its 2023-24 calendar.

Camden County Schools has released its 2023-24 calendar.

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Camden County Schools Board of Education passes ’23-24 calendar

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Camden County Schools’ Board of Education approved the 2023-24 calendar in January, but created flexibility for educators for teacher work days. The 2023-24 school year will begin for students Wednesday, Aug. 2, but teacher pre-planning begins July 27. New teacher orientations are July 18-21.
Though it’s only two months into a new contract, St. Marys residents conveyed satisfaction with the waste collection efforts of Cumberland Services. Some residents, however, cautioned that more time is needed to assess the company’s efforts.

Though it’s only two months into a new contract, St. Marys residents conveyed satisfaction with the waste collection efforts of Cumberland Services. Some residents, however, cautioned that more time is needed to assess the company’s efforts.

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Residents don’t want to kick new waste collector to the curb – yet

Sam Rowland
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Cumberland Services hasn’t had any major problems, two months into its five-year contract with St. Marys. But that doesn’t mean they had an easy time of it or that no complaints have been heard.
Suzanne M. Johnson, Mary McCollum and Butch Livingstone hold up a photo of Jimmy McCollum, for whom the American Legion Post 170 was named after during a ceremony Saturday.

Suzanne M. Johnson, Mary McCollum and Butch Livingstone hold up a photo of Jimmy McCollum, for whom the American Legion Post 170 was named after during a ceremony Saturday.

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American Legion names post after former adjutant

Sam Rowland
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Kingsland’s American Legion post was officially renamed the Jimmy McCollum American Legion Post 170, in honor of their former post adjutant, in a packed ceremony Saturday at the Kingsland Lions Club building. James “Jimmy” Roger McCollum was a lifelong resident of Kingsland.
Southeast Georgia Health System’s Callie Dobrowski is the recipient of the hospital’s BEE Award.

Southeast Georgia Health System’s Callie Dobrowski is the recipient of the hospital’s BEE Award.

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Hospital presents BEE Award

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented the BEE Award to certified nursing assistant Callie Dobrowski in recognition for the compassionate care she provides to patients and her willingness to always be the first to provide support to her peers.