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Camden County third- and fourth-graders are participating in a summer school program at Matilda Harris Elementary School.

Camden County third- and fourth-graders are participating in a summer school program at Matilda Harris Elementary School.

School (still) in session

In one classroom, third-graders were brushing up on math skills. Across the hall, young students used context clues to learn new words. Down the hall, students gathered to work on their latest art project. And in the school cafeteria, Kingsland Police Department Sgt.
Seated, from left, are Vonice Harrelson, Konya Watkins, Suzanna Whitetree, Karyn Chester, Shantra Hall, Debbie Tennyson, Kayla Burnett; back row, Katherine Dixon, Demaris Cullen, Temika LaFavor-Dallas, Nancy Bowyer, Angela Walker, Danielle Pocernik, Samantha Dixon, Chelsey Dimsdale, Tara Port and Jared Curtis.

Seated, from left, are Vonice Harrelson, Konya Watkins, Suzanna Whitetree, Karyn Chester, Shantra Hall, Debbie Tennyson, Kayla Burnett; back row, Katherine Dixon, Demaris Cullen, Temika LaFavor-Dallas, Nancy Bowyer, Angela Walker, Danielle Pocernik, Samantha Dixon, Chelsey Dimsdale, Tara Port and Jared Curtis.

Top educators honored

Inspirations to not only their students but also to their fellow educators, 17 teachers, counselors and media specialists were honored April 28 at Camden County Schools’ Teacher Recognition Celebration in Kingsland.
City of St. Marys

City of St. Marys

St. Marys council OKs $7.6M bond

St. Marys City Council took a giant step toward constructing a business park at the shuttered St. Marys Airport. On Monday evening, council members voted unanimously to approve a contract with the Development Authority of St. Marys to issue a $7.6 million bond for infrastructure at the St.
Susan Langenbahn, Brandi Champeau, Tammy Bradley, Kirstin Zipprich and Debra Parsons rehearse for “Southern Fried Funeral.”

Susan Langenbahn, Brandi Champeau, Tammy Bradley, Kirstin Zipprich and Debra Parsons rehearse for “Southern Fried Funeral.”

‘Southern Friend Funeral’ debuts at St. Marys Little Theatre

St. Marys Little Theatre will feature the comedy play “Southern Fried Funeral” at Theatre by the Trax in St. Marys. Show dates are 7 p.m. May 13-14 and 20-21, and 2 p.m. May 15 and 22.
Southeast Georgia Health System’s Camden Campus Patient Care Services Jessica Wildes and Medical Staff Chief Dr. Thomas C. Whitesell Jr. participate in a check-passing with Miracle League representatives Ashley Lacoste, Erica Boyd, Cassey McCutcheon, Sarah Johnsen, Tish Fredericks and Mollie Norman.

Southeast Georgia Health System’s Camden Campus Patient Care Services Jessica Wildes and Medical Staff Chief Dr. Thomas C. Whitesell Jr. participate in a check-passing with Miracle League representatives Ashley Lacoste, Erica Boyd, Cassey McCutcheon, Sarah Johnsen, Tish Fredericks and Mollie Norman.

Hospital honors doctors with charitable donations

Southeast Georgia Health System celebrated National Doctors’ Day on March 30 by paying tribute to physicians who impact lives. Physicians worldwide face challenges with resilience and bravery, often prioritizing their patients above their own health and safety.
Do you think the St. Marys City Council should establish a Youth Council? Email Letters to the Editor to publisher@tribune-georgian. Letters must include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number.

Do you think the St. Marys City Council should establish a Youth Council? Email Letters to the Editor to publisher@tribune-georgian. Letters must include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number.

St. Marys leaders postpone vote on Youth Council

St. Marys City Council voted unanimously to postpone a vote on a potential youth council during its April 18 meeting. The item, suggested by Vice Mayor Lisa James, would establish a four-member youth group that would be composed of four high school juniors and seniors.
A group at Borrel Creek pulled 875 pounds of trash from the St. Marys River. Participants included Tina Goulet, Norm Goulet, Charlie Simmons, Gabriela Simmons, Karen Adams, Kari Dent, Misty Gilliland, Janie Johnson, Pat McLaughlin, Alex Nelsen, Ed Torgersen, Deanne Torgersen, Kendall Martin, Shelby Martin, Karen Martin, Bruce Martin, Judy Tann, Linda Sentell and Ronnie Sentell.

A group at Borrel Creek pulled 875 pounds of trash from the St. Marys River. Participants included Tina Goulet, Norm Goulet, Charlie Simmons, Gabriela Simmons, Karen Adams, Kari Dent, Misty Gilliland, Janie Johnson, Pat McLaughlin, Alex Nelsen, Ed Torgersen, Deanne Torgersen, Kendall Martin, Shelby Martin, Karen Martin, Bruce Martin, Judy Tann, Linda Sentell and Ronnie Sentell.

St. Marys cleanup nets more than 8 tons of trash

St. Marys Riverkeeper More than 300 volunteers gathered along the banks of the St. Marys River on Saturday and pulled more than 8 tons of litter, tires, debris and junk from the water, shores and surrounding areas.
Vicki and Becca Sutton enjoy a treat during the Camden County Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Camden on Sunday.

Vicki and Becca Sutton enjoy a treat during the Camden County Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Camden on Sunday.

Savoring success

For those who had never tried jalapeño strawberry shortcake, pork belly fries or whiskey shrimp, the Taste of Camden extravaganza Sunday was a chance for businesses to network with some new faces and potentially add to their consumer bases.
Brackish Beer Company's Jon Preble shows off a piece of equipment that will be used to brew beer in the craft beer joints new location on Osborne Street.

Brackish Beer Company's Jon Preble shows off a piece of equipment that will be used to brew beer in the craft beer joints new location on Osborne Street.

What’s brewing?

Once Jon Preble saw the building on Osborne Street in St. Marys, he knew it was perfect. The owner of Brackish Beer Company runs his operation from a 1,200-square-foot space at 907 Dilworth St. in St. Marys. Renovations are underway for the craft brewery to move to 117 Osborne St.