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FAA grants site license for Spaceport Camden

Jill Helton
Monday, December 20, 2021
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this morning that it has awarded Camden County with a launch site operator license for Spaceport Camden. The license will allow the county to host up to 12 small vehicle launches per year.
Urban camping was the subject of discussion at a recent Kingsland City Council meeting. (illustrative photo)

Urban camping was the subject of discussion at a recent Kingsland City Council meeting. (illustrative photo)

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Council targets 'urban camping' in new ordinance

Wes Wolfe
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The ordinance uses the phrase “urban camping,” but the policy adopted by the Kingsland City Council at its last meeting is more to give a tool to law enforcement to move homeless people off public property.
Camden County deputies were involved in a fatal shooting while serving an arrest warrant Friday.

Camden County deputies were involved in a fatal shooting while serving an arrest warrant Friday.

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GBI investigating deputy-involved shooting

Jill Helton
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
A Waverly man was shot and killed by Camden County deputies just before noon Friday while they were serving an arrest warrant for three felony counts of exploitation of children.
North Atlantic Right Whale No. 3560, Snow Cone, swims with her calf while entangled in heavy fishing gear off Cumberland Island, Ga., on Dec. 2.

North Atlantic Right Whale No. 3560, Snow Cone, swims with her calf while entangled in heavy fishing gear off Cumberland Island, Ga., on Dec. 2.

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Entangled whale, calf spotted off Fernandina Beach

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
It’s a provoking sight — a female North Atlantic right whale, one of the largest and most endangered species in the world, swimming with a serious injury and wrapped in heavy fishing gear next to her calf.
CCHS students pose for a group photo during their trip to Hawaii this week for the 80th anniversary ceremonies to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor.

CCHS students pose for a group photo during their trip to Hawaii this week for the 80th anniversary ceremonies to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor.

CCHS band, chorus students march in Pearl Harbor parade

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Members of the Camden County High School Band and Chorus are honored to be in Hawaii this week and marched in the Pearl Harbor parade on Tuesday.
Synergy Recycling is located off Kinlaw Road in the county industrial park.

Synergy Recycling is located off Kinlaw Road in the county industrial park.

Citizens blame recycling plant for strong fumes

Jill Helton
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Several citizens complained to the Camden County Board of Commissioners during a regular meeting Tuesday about strong odors in their neighborhood that is infringing on their quality of life and causing health concerns.
The North Florida Corvette Association (NFCA) branch of the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC) will host an autocross at the former St. Marys Airport site on Dec. 4 and 5.

The North Florida Corvette Association (NFCA) branch of the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC) will host an autocross at the former St. Marys Airport site on Dec. 4 and 5.

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Autocross returning to St. Marys

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The North Florida Corvette Association (NFCA) branch of the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC) will make a return visit to St. Marys with an autocross event at the airport the weekend of Dec. 4 and 5.
Reiley English, shown with race coordinator Brian Andersen, was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 18:30.

Reiley English, shown with race coordinator Brian Andersen, was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 18:30.

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Turkey Trot 5K attracts almost 60 runners

Jill Helton
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Reiley English, a 16-year-old Camden County High School student from St. Marys, and Kendall Meek, a 27-year-old resident of St. Marys, were the top male and female finishers our of 57 participants in the Kingsland Catfish Festival’s Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, Nov. 20.
Tammy and Chris Nichols of Collard Valley Cooks moved to St. Marys last year, bringing with them a growing online business centered around their family recipes.

Tammy and Chris Nichols of Collard Valley Cooks moved to St. Marys last year, bringing with them a growing online business centered around their family recipes.

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Couple finds recipe for successful business

Jill Helton
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
If you want to know what's cooking over at Chris and Tammy Nichols' house, you're in good company. These relative newcomers to St. Marys get about a million views per month on their You Tube channel, Collard Valley Cooks, where they teach people to "cook like mama did."
Cecil the Catfish and Kingsley the Lion are Kingsland's mascots.

Cecil the Catfish and Kingsley the Lion are Kingsland's mascots.

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Kingsland festival offers day full of food, entertainment

News Staff
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
The Kingsland Catfish Festival kicks off early Saturday with all of the family fun, entertainment, food and vendors that continue to draw a crowd, year after year. The Kingsland Lions Club will kick off the day’s offerings with a pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. at 120 W. William Avenue.