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St. Marys City Council overrides mayor’s veto

Sam Rowland
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
St. Marys City Council pushed the 1,800-acre-plus Raydient Exit 1 project forward past Mayor John Morrissey’s veto at Tuesday’s special meeting, with a few changes to the project’s deadlines to allow more time for planning.
Maria Miranda Alas

Maria Miranda Alas

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Woman found guilty of killing her own child

Scott J. Bryan
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
A Kingsland woman was found guilty of killing her child, according to a news release from the Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Maria Miranda Alas, 29, of Kingsland, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery in a jury trial, Dec.
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Great Books event

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Great Books for Kids, in its partnership with Woodbine Public Library, held its Christmas Story Time on Dec. 20. Seventy children, parents and grandparents were delighted when Santa arrived in time to hear the story.
St. Marys’ Stephen Robbins has written a book, “The Healer’s Miraculous Discovery,” a blend of historical fiction and science fiction.

St. Marys’ Stephen Robbins has written a book, “The Healer’s Miraculous Discovery,” a blend of historical fiction and science fiction.

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St. Marys man pens historical/science fiction book

Andy Diffenderfer
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
For Stephen Robbins, the route to becoming an author began with a lack of sleep. The semi-retired St. Marys resident said he would tell himself stories to fall asleep.
OREMC Foundation Trustee Sonya Walker presents a grant to Shawnie Sahadeo, 4-H Agent, and Shawn Clark, 4-H Educator, at Camden County 4-H to support Project Achievement.

OREMC Foundation Trustee Sonya Walker presents a grant to Shawnie Sahadeo, 4-H Agent, and Shawn Clark, 4-H Educator, at Camden County 4-H to support Project Achievement.

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OREMC Foundation awards grants

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The Okefenoke REMC Foundation wrapped up its final granting period of 2022 by making spirits bright with grant awards for 10 organizations totaling $37,400.
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St. Marys mayor vetos city agreement with Raydient

Sam Rowland
Thursday, December 22, 2022
On Monday night, St. Marys City Council approved measures that propel a large, 1,800-acre development toward its future. The next day, the city’s mayor rejected that vote with a veto. On Wednesday afternoon, Council will decide whether the mayor’s veto will stand.
Nathaniel Lamad Wesley

Nathaniel Lamad Wesley

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Kingsland man faces manslaughter charges

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, December 22, 2022
A Kingsland man is in jail and charged with voluntary manslaughter after the Kingsland Police Department says a family domestic dispute resulted in a deadly shooting. Nathaniel Lamad Wesley, 28, of Kingsland, was booked into the Camden County Jail on Monday and charged with voluntary manslaughter.
Denny O’Dell Taylor

Denny O’Dell Taylor

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Folkston man charged in vehicular death

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, December 22, 2022
A 54-year-old Folkston man is charged with homicide by vehicle, second degree misdemeanor, in connection to a fatal crash that killed one man and left a woman in a medically induced coma, according to the Kingsland Police Department.
During a Kingsland City Council meeting, a woman accused Habitat for Humanity of racism.

During a Kingsland City Council meeting, a woman accused Habitat for Humanity of racism.

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Habitat owner alleges racism in home selection

Sam Rowland
Thursday, December 22, 2022
  New development decisions took up much of the agenda at the Dec. 12 Kingsland City Council meeting, including discussion of a traffic signal study, a review of the Water and Sewer Utility Master Plan and further steps toward the establishment of TAD #2 in Camden Woods.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute researchers spotted the Medusa, a 42-year-old right whale, with her calf Dec. 7 off St. Catherines Sound.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute researchers spotted the Medusa, a 42-year-old right whale, with her calf Dec. 7 off St. Catherines Sound.

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RETURN OF THE WHALES

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
T he first two mother-calf pairs of the 2022-23 North Atlantic right whale calving season were spotted in Georgia waters. This species is highly endangered, with fewer than 350 individual and fewer than 70 breeding females left in the world.