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Thiokol disaster marks 50 years

Former Camden County physician Dr. Carl Drury, with his dog Herschel at his feet, recalled the day of the Thiokol explosion at Harrietts Bluff 50 years ago as a rare and emotional day — one he doesn't like to think about.

Woodbine: We need local testing

The decision to discontinue free COVID-19 testing in Camden County created a hardship for the City of Woodbine recently and city officials say they plan to initiate talks with the state.

Police arrest man after chase, crash

A St. Marys man who tossed a toddler at police to get away was eventually arrested after a car chase, crash and a search on foot with the bloodhound team on Saturday. St. Marys police officer Cynthia Cartagena was responding to the crash around 10:30 a.m.

Health district resumes vaccine appointments

The Coastal Health District has begun scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments again, though who can receive the vaccine and supplies remain limited. Appointments can be made through a new online portal, chdcovidvax.org.

World War II vet turns 100

Sande Ryysylainen hoped to live to be 79 years old. Born in 1921, she turned 79 the second day of the new millennium. It seemed like a good goal, then she over shot it by 21 years to turn 100 this month.

Remembering the Thiokol explosion 50 years later

The community will gather on Wednesday, Feb. 3 to remember the men and women who were lost 50 years ago when the Thiokol munitions plant in rural Camden exploded, causing the worst industrial disaster the area has ever seen.

St Marys council names appointments

St. Marys City Council gained a new council member and handled a slate of annual business at its first meeting of the new year last week. Lisa James, who won her seat in the Jan. 5 runoff, took the oath of office for council Post 6 during the virtual meeting.

Kingsland welcomes Mardi Gras, awards bids

As Kingsland welcomes the Mardi Gras Festival this year, Mayor Grayson Day encouraged attendees to wear a mask, maintain social distancing and follow the CDC’s recommendations as case numbers continue to climb.

Health department shifts focus to vaccines

The health department will no longer offer free COVID-19 testing in Camden County after Feb. 1 while staff focus on administering the vaccine and providing essential services. Testing will still be available by appointment only in Glynn County.

COVID vaccine delivery ramping up in Camden

A community-wide partnership dubbed Operation Rampart has successfully administered thousands of vaccines to Camden County citizens in recent days as several more COVID-related deaths were reported regionally this week.