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USS Wyoming female crew

USS Wyoming female crew

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Women of USS Wyoming celebrate milestone

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
It has been more than 12 years since women were authorized to serve aboard submarines. While women comprise nearly one-fourth of the Department of Defense’s total force, only a small fraction of women serve on submarines.
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McNeill won't support bill to retire authority

Jill Helton
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Although State Rep. Steven Sainz set out last week to retire the spaceport authority he helped Camden County create in 2019, the area’s state senator announced that she would not be supporting the home rule legislation.

COVID testing site in Camden closes due to low demand

Jill Helton
Friday, March 18, 2022
The Georgia Department of Public Health will be closing its Camden County COVID-19 testing site due to a “significant decrease in demand,” according to a news release issued on Wednesday. The release said Thursday, March 17 would be the last day of testing at the Dilworth Street testing site in St.
Several candidates qualified last week to run in the 2022 elections.

Several candidates qualified last week to run in the 2022 elections.

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Candidates qualify for 2022 races

Jill Helton
Friday, March 18, 2022
Following a weeklong candidate qualifying period for county, state and federal offices last week, several candidates threw their hats into the ring for the 2022 elections.
Dry dock at King Bay Naval Submarine Base

Dry dock at King Bay Naval Submarine Base

TRF dry dock is halfway complete

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Friday, March 18, 2022
The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast recapitalization project on the Trident Refit Facility dry dock is halfway to completion at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, according to a news release from the base.
More than 72% (4,168) of voters said “yes” to repeal the county’s purchase option, with almost 28% (1,611) voting “no” in support of the land purchase.

More than 72% (4,168) of voters said “yes” to repeal the county’s purchase option, with almost 28% (1,611) voting “no” in support of the land purchase.

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Voters reject land purchase option; county appeals

Jill Helton
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Although turnout was predictably light for Tuesday’s special election, approximately three-quarters of those who did participate voted to repeal the county’s intended purchase of the Union Carbide property.
A ballot referendum is the subject of the March 8 special election.

A ballot referendum is the subject of the March 8 special election.

Repeal spaceport land purchase: yes or no?

Jill Helton
Friday, February 25, 2022
Advance voting begins Saturday for the March 8 referendum that will allow voters to decide whether Camden County Board of Commissioners will be allowed to move forward with plans to purchase property at Harrietts Bluff from Union Carbide.
Camden County Public Service Authority (PSA) is headquartered at the Camden Community Recreation Center in Kingsland.

Camden County Public Service Authority (PSA) is headquartered at the Camden Community Recreation Center in Kingsland.

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PSA will get revised enabling legislation

Jill Helton
Friday, February 25, 2022
Among the many pieces of state law that State Rep. Steven Sainz will work on during the current legislative session is the enabling legislation the Camden County Public Service Authority (PSA), which jointly governs local recreation and parks.
Last Saturday, The St. Marys Masonic Lodge No. 109 conducted a reenactment of George Washington’s memorial service from 1800, transporting a symbolic coffin from the St. Marys waterfront.

Last Saturday, The St. Marys Masonic Lodge No. 109 conducted a reenactment of George Washington’s memorial service from 1800, transporting a symbolic coffin from the St. Marys waterfront.

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Masons trace historic steps, re-enact Washington funeral

Andy Diffenderfer
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
More than 200 years ago, the citizens of St. Marys gathered to honor George Washington and the contributions and sacrifices he made to get the United States on its feet. Shedding light on St. Marys history, the St. Marys Masonic Lodge No.