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Camden County commissioners celebrate a grant award with Camden County Radio System Administrator Bill Carreira, EMA Director Chuck White, Grants Manager Julie Haigler and EMA Deputy Director Troy Johnson.

Camden County commissioners celebrate a grant award with Camden County Radio System Administrator Bill Carreira, EMA Director Chuck White, Grants Manager Julie Haigler and EMA Deputy Director Troy Johnson.

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Camden County EMA awarded grant for AM radio stations

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Camden County Board of Commissioners accepted a $60,178.50 grant from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) on Oct. 18 for the purchase of portable AM radio stations.
The cast and production team of “The SpongeBob Musical” Youth Edition accept their award at the Georgia Theatre Conference.

The cast and production team of “The SpongeBob Musical” Youth Edition accept their award at the Georgia Theatre Conference.

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Saltwater Performing Arts receives awards at state conference

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Saltwater Performing Arts recently made a splash at its first foray into competitive theater performance at the 2022 Georgia Theatre Conference.
College of Coastal Georgia Associate of Science in Nursing students Kevin Howard and Shannon Evertsen are the first recipients of the Dawana Gibbs Nursing Scholarship. 

College of Coastal Georgia Associate of Science in Nursing students Kevin Howard and Shannon Evertsen are the first recipients of the Dawana Gibbs Nursing Scholarship. 

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Nursing scholarship honors faculty member

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
In September 2021, the College of Coastal Georgia lost one of its beloved faculty members who truly inspired students to be their best. Associate Professor of Nursing Dawana Gibbs, who was a champion for students and emphasized a culture of compassion in nursing, died.

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County administrator bound for Florida

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Camden County is in need of a new county administrator. Steve Howard, 50, who has served as the top executive of county government for 15 years, was hired Tuesday night by the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners as its next county manager. “It’s bittersweet,” Howard said.
Students enjoy a recreation period outside Camden County Training School in St. Marys in 1952.

Students enjoy a recreation period outside Camden County Training School in St. Marys in 1952.

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Marker moves forward

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, October 14, 2022
More than three years after agreeing to construct a historical marker honoring the Camden County Training School, St. Marys City Council instructed staff to begin work on bringing it to reality.
College of Coastal Georgia

College of Coastal Georgia

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College of Coastal Georgia offers new minor degrees

News Staff
Friday, October 14, 2022
The College of Coastal Georgia is offering two new minor degrees to complement students’ majors and expand their educational experience — a Minor in Diversity and Inclusion, and a Minor in Sociology. The Minor in Diversity and Inclusion is an interdisciplinary program.
The Camden County Sheriff's Office is investigating a dead body found in Woodbine.

The Camden County Sheriff's Office is investigating a dead body found in Woodbine.

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Women’s body found on Woodbine service road

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, October 14, 2022
Camden County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia Bureau of Investigation officials are investigating a dead body that was found about 6 p.m. Saturday in Woodbine. According to Camden County Sheriff’s Office Capt.

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Howard eyes potential exit to Florida

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, October 14, 2022
Steve Howard might be on his way out of Camden County. In late September, the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners in Florida unanimously voted to begin negotiating with Howard to serve as its county administrator.
USS Georgia

USS Georgia

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USS Georgia returns to Kings Bay

News Staff
Friday, October 14, 2022
The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) returned to its homeport of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on Sep. 22, for the first time in 790 days. During the forward-deployment, the crew supported U.S. Africa, Central and European Combatant Commands.