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St. Marys City Hall

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St. Marys Commerce Park draws another business

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, September 16, 2022
A third potential business is relocating to the St. Marys Commerce Park. On Monday afternoon, St. Marys City Council unanimously agreed to approve a contract between the Camden County Joint Development Authority and Griffin Lumber & Hardware for 15.
Rear Adm. Thomas R. “TR” Buchanan, incoming commander of Submarine Group Ten, salutes the national ensign during a change of command ceremony held aboard the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay

Rear Adm. Thomas R. “TR” Buchanan, incoming commander of Submarine Group Ten, salutes the national ensign during a change of command ceremony held aboard the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay

Changes at the top

News Staff
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Ashley Berumen Submarine Group 10 Public Affairs   Submarine Group Ten held a change of command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on Friday. Rear Adm. John Spencer was relieved by Rear Adm. Thomas R. “TR” Buchanan as the Submarine Group Ten commander during a ceremony held at the base.
St. Marys Library manager Laurel Sphar says she hopes to make the library more inclusive to visitors of all ages. “We are not int he days of old where you just come in and get a book. We offer so many online services.”

St. Marys Library manager Laurel Sphar says she hopes to make the library more inclusive to visitors of all ages. “We are not int he days of old where you just come in and get a book. We offer so many online services.”

New St. Marys Library manager starts next chapter of her career

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Between the status quo and moving forward, the latter is the clear choice for new St. Marys Library manager Laurel Sphar.
Morris E. Peeples

Morris E. Peeples

Longtime fire chief dies at 81

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, September 8, 2022
When Morris Peeples, the longtime fire chief for the city of Kingsland, went to Kingsland Methodist Church on Sundays with his family, he parked a Fire Rescue vehicle outside the house of worship. “He was faithful to the Lord,” his son, Kevin Peeples recalled.
Business and community leaders -- plus Gov. Brian Kemp -- break ground on the new Cumberland Inlet eco-tourism development.

Business and community leaders -- plus Gov. Brian Kemp -- break ground on the new Cumberland Inlet eco-tourism development.

A NEW CHAPTER

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Community and business leaders – and Gov. Brian Kemp – broke ground Friday morning on a 722-acre mixed development “eco-tourism destination” in St.
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for Cumberland Inlet on Friday.

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for Cumberland Inlet on Friday.

Kemp: Georgia economy thrives due to its people

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, September 1, 2022
When Gov. Brian Kemp visited St. Marys on Friday morning, he did so to tout a 700-plus acre eco-tourism development on St. Marys’ North River. But the first-term governor who faces re-election in November also celebrated the economic success of Georgia as a whole.
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks during a rally Tuesday evening in Kingsland. Abrams, a Democrat, is running to unseat incumbent Brian Kemp as governor.

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks during a rally Tuesday evening in Kingsland. Abrams, a Democrat, is running to unseat incumbent Brian Kemp as governor.

Abrams visits Camden

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Julia Roberts Community Newspapers Inc. Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams visited Camden County 77 days ahead of the election, bringing hundreds of people to their feet touting raises for teaches and police, better education, ways to bring jobs to Georgia and expansion of Medicaid.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

Cities, county agree on LOST fund distribution

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 18, 2022
In a close vote Tuesday evening, Camden County commissioners approved the certification of Local Option Sales Tax distribution. County Commissioners Trevor Readdick and Chuck Clark voted in opposition in the 3-2 vote, but neither spoke about the issue when it was brought before the commission.