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St. Marys City Manager says a $1.5 million payment to Cumberland Services is intended to lower customer expenses for a new solid waste pickup contract.

St. Marys City Manager says a $1.5 million payment to Cumberland Services is intended to lower customer expenses for a new solid waste pickup contract.

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City manager clarifies solid waste pickup contract

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 4, 2022
St. Marys City Manager Robby Horton clarified information about the city’s new solid waste pickup contract with Kingsland-based Cumberland Services. Residents have logged complaints about the new contract on social media and the Tribune & Georgian’s Ideas and Opinions page. In July, St.
Camden County is suing Union Carbide over its planned development of Spaceport Camden.

Camden County is suing Union Carbide over its planned development of Spaceport Camden.

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Camden County sues Union Carbide

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Another lawsuit has been filed tied to the controversial Spaceport Camden. On July 27, the Camden County Board of County Commissioners sued Union Carbide, alleging breach of contract in selling the land in which the county proposes to construct the spaceport.
Camden County Administrator Steve Howard and St. Marys City Councilman Jim Goodman, the likely holder of the Camden County Board of County Commissioner District 4 post.

Camden County Administrator Steve Howard and St. Marys City Councilman Jim Goodman, the likely holder of the Camden County Board of County Commissioner District 4 post.

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County admin sues potential commissioner

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Camden County Administrator Steve Howard is suing a potential future county commissioner, according to documents filed in the Superior Court of Camden County. Howard, the county’s top appointed official since 2007, says St.
Union Carbide says a deal to sell property to Camden County to build a spaceport is off. The county disagrees.

Union Carbide says a deal to sell property to Camden County to build a spaceport is off. The county disagrees.

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Union Carbide says Spaceport Camden deal is off

News Staff
Friday, July 22, 2022
According to an Associated Press report, the company planning to sell property for Spaceport Camden has backed out of the deal.
Kingsland Police Chief Rickey Evans is sworn in Monday.

Kingsland Police Chief Rickey Evans is sworn in Monday.

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Hail to the chief

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
When Rickey Evans straps on his gun and badge, he’s not looking for a fight. He’s looking for a partner. “I don’t want the citizens to ever look at the police department as us vs. them,” Evans said. “I want us to be looked at as a part of the community, and we are all together as one.
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.

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School (still) in session

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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.

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Top educators honored

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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

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St. Marys council OKs $7.6M bond

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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.