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With another dollar store under construction in St. Marys, citizens are debating the need for a moratorium. (Illustrative photo)

With another dollar store under construction in St. Marys, citizens are debating the need for a moratorium. (Illustrative photo)

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Another dollar store? Citizens air their views

Wes Wolfe
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Dollar stores are a civic flashpoint lately and the story’s no different in St. Marys. A city councilman’s proposal to put in place a moratorium on dollar stores was pulled from the agenda at Monday’s city council meeting and discussed behind closed doors in executive session.
Kingsland resident Mack De'Von Knight is facing charges in federal court that he submitted fraudulent documents in an effort to receive federal CARES Act funds.

Kingsland resident Mack De'Von Knight is facing charges in federal court that he submitted fraudulent documents in an effort to receive federal CARES Act funds.

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Feds accuse Knight of defrauding CARES Act

Wes Wolfe
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
A federal grand jury indicted a Kingsland man known for his community involvement, who now faces five criminal counts for allegedly defrauding the federal government through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, and buying with the money a Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan.
A loggerhead sea turtle hatchling on Blackbeard Island scoots toward the ocean. Photo by Becky Skiba/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

A loggerhead sea turtle hatchling on Blackbeard Island scoots toward the ocean. Photo by Becky Skiba/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Georgia beaches see strong nesting year for sea turtles

Wes Wolfe
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Sea turtle conservation in Georgia is one of the state’s environmental success stories, and that success continued into the 2021 nesting season. The results are coming in slightly above average, with some days still to go before everything wraps up.
Kayaking through Okefenokee Swamp (photo courtesy of Explore Georgia)

Kayaking through Okefenokee Swamp (photo courtesy of Explore Georgia)

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Kingsland, St. Marys pass resolution protecting swamp

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
St. Marys and Kingsland have recently passed resolutions requesting protection for Okefenokee Swamp. Alex Kearns, a representative from the Okefenokee Protection Alliance (OPA) said the resolutions will be forwarded to state lawmakers, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.
Community leaders in St. Marys envision a grove of trees and park to remember those impacted by COVID-19. (illustrative photo)

Community leaders in St. Marys envision a grove of trees and park to remember those impacted by COVID-19. (illustrative photo)

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St. Marys planning Remembrance Park

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Plans are in place to plant a grove of trees in honor and remembrance of local citizens affected by COVID-19. Named Remembrance Park, the trees are to be planted at St. Marys Recreation Authority Park at the corner of Ashley and Margaret Streets in downtown St. Marys in November.
The city of Kingsland had the most gain from Census 2020 with a population increase of 13.1%, making it larger than St. Marys by a slight margin.

The city of Kingsland had the most gain from Census 2020 with a population increase of 13.1%, making it larger than St. Marys by a slight margin.

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Census shows county, city growth

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
According to 2020 census data, the city of Kingsland saw higher population growth than St. Marys, and its total population now outranks St. Marys by 81 residents.

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St. Marys seeing influx of new development

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
St. Marys is welcoming several new units of housing in both single-family homes and apartment complexes, and a housing market analysis has been commissioned by the city to assess upcoming housing needs for local residents.
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Woman leads police on chase with kids in car

Jill Helton
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
A Savannah woman led local law enforcement officers on a 14-mile chase on Interstate 95 on last week with three minor children, including an infant, in her vehicle.
St. Marys property owners will be paying an additional fee to help the city deal with the effects of stormwater.

St. Marys property owners will be paying an additional fee to help the city deal with the effects of stormwater.

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St. Marys adopts stormwater utility

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The St. Marys City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to create a stormwater utility, but it will be at least next year in July before property owners will see any sort of charges. St.

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Kingsland sees flurry of business growth

Shannon Malcom
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Kingsland residents will soon be welcoming new businesses, including new restaurants, a clothing store, new apartments, and a new fitness center as it continues to expand.