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Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys offers interesting remnants of history.

Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys offers interesting remnants of history.

Oak Grove Cemetery tour offered

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Friday, July 30, 2021
A tour of historic Oak Grove Cemetery will start off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7. Local historian Kay Westberry will again be leading this popular tour, which is open to the general public. Majestic Oak Grove has been an intriguing location since it was created and laid out as part of St.
Camden House suffered significant roof and structure damage due to the recent tornado. (Illustrative photo)

Camden House suffered significant roof and structure damage due to the recent tornado. (Illustrative photo)

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Kingsland steps up to help Camden House

Jill Helton
Friday, July 30, 2021
The staff at Camden House prides itself on offering refuge for families through some of the stormiest days of their lives, but a tornado on July 7 displaced them all and left the shelter severely damaged.
Officer Cameron Wilkinson (left) was recognized for his lifesaving actions.

Officer Cameron Wilkinson (left) was recognized for his lifesaving actions.

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KPD officer honored for bravery

Jill Helton
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Kingsland Police Officer Cameron Wilkinson received a certificate of appreciation and standing ovation at a city council meeting on Monday for his bravery and professionalism during a multi-vehicle crash on interstate 95 earlier this month.
Masking and social distancing will be enforced this school year.

Masking and social distancing will be enforced this school year.

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Camden schools reopen next week with mask policy

News Staff
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Parents of students returning to Camden County schools next week may want to add masks to their list of last-minute school supplies this weekend, as it has been confirmed that public schools throughout the county will be requiring students to wear masks, at least at the beginning of the year, as...
Charitable giving through the United Way helps local agencies.

Charitable giving through the United Way helps local agencies.

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Glynn agency restores United Way to Camden

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Charitable dollars will soon be flowing into Camden County through United Way of Coastal Georgia (UWCGA) after the agency recently expanded its umbrella to include an additional county.
Debris from a Saturday afternoon crash litters the roadway.

Debris from a Saturday afternoon crash litters the roadway.

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I-95 fatalities stall traffic for hours

Jill Helton
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Interstate 95 and some of its arteries in Camden County were clogged up on Saturday after two fatal accidents with multiple injuries caused detours and hours-long delays for thousands of drivers.
A Camden grand jury indicted Dawn Eggleston last week.

A Camden grand jury indicted Dawn Eggleston last week.

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Nonprofit director accused of attempted theft

Jill Helton
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Dawn Eggleston, 61, of Kingsland is accused making false statements in an attempt to defraud the government of $830,354.20 while representing local nonprofit, Our Daily Bread Inc. Eggleston was arrested Friday, July 16 after being indicted by a Camden County grand jury the day before.
The tornado entered St. Marys along Norris Street, which suffered significant residential and tree damage.

The tornado entered St. Marys along Norris Street, which suffered significant residential and tree damage.

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In wake of tornado, EMA building volunteer database

Jill Helton
Thursday, July 15, 2021
In the aftermath of a EF-2 tornado that touched down in Camden last week, local officials are already working on how to respond better next time. It is still early in hurricane season and last week’s storm was an early wake-up call.
Ribbon cutting for Laurel Island Parkway Trail/Photo by Kate Wain

Ribbon cutting for Laurel Island Parkway Trail/Photo by Kate Wain

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Laurel Island Parkway Trail opens

Jill Helton
Thursday, July 15, 2021
  Camden County on Tuesday celebrated the opening of the Laurel Island Parkway Trail, a 4-6-mile hard-surface trail that will provide a safe pathway for those using alternate forms of transportation along the roadway.
As COVID-19 case rase have spiked in recent weeks, coastal health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated.

As COVID-19 case rase have spiked in recent weeks, coastal health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated.

COVID cases in county, region are rising sharply

Jill Helton
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Southeast Georgia Health System warns that the coastal area is experiencing higher case rates than it has seen in many months. As of Monday, there were a dozen positive COVID patients hospitalized at Camden Campus.