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Two arrested in child cruelty case

A child screaming so loud for so long that neighbors called police led to the arrest of two Kingsland women on felony child cruelty charges earlier this week.

Activists seek more info in shooting

Local and national activists denounced the shooting death of Latoya James in a press conference last week. James was killed as Camden deputies served a search warrant at a Woodbine home in the early morning hours of May 4. Varshan Brown, who was also in the house, was injured.

Camden native returns to lead cutter's team

Sometimes there’s a moment that changes your life. Brook Blount had that moment after he graduated Camden High in 2002. He was working as a welder, having learned with Carlos Jones Sr. in school, and planning a career in law enforcement.

Auxiliary helps boaters stay safe

On the occasion of National Safe Boating Week (May 22-28), the region's Coast Guard Auxiliary wants to remind the community that they are available as resource to local boaters.  The national organization was established by Congress in 1939 to help augment the services performed by U.S.

Elections board endorses elections, staff

Camden County Board of Elections last week gave its elections office staff a standing ovation for their professionalism  and fully endorsed the accuracy of county elections.  "I truly want to publicly commend the office," said Jannett Bradford, District 2 board member, who led the applause.

Camden senior earns national honor

One of Georgia’s two presidential scholars this year is Aaron Dino from St. Marys. Dino scored a perfect 36 on his ACT — helping to secure the national recognition — and will graduate at the top of his class on Friday.

Father pleads guilty in child cruelty case

A father charged in a 2018 child cruelty case has pleaded guilty to a felony charge in Superior Court.

Fire destroys house in Kingsland

A Kingsland family of seven was displaced after a fire destroyed their home in Kingsland last weekend.  According to Chief Terry Smith of Camden County Fire Rescue, the call came in at about 8:10 p.m. on Friday in the Settlers Hammock area of Laurel Island subdivision.

Senator voices spaceport concerns

As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nears a decision on Spaceport Camden's environmental impact statement, Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock is asking the FAA to first reinstate a final opportunity for the public to comment on the project's impacts.

GBI releases body cam footage in shooting

It was over in just 10 seconds. Deputies with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office knocked on the door of a Woodbine home at about 4:50 a.m. May 4 to execute a search warrant. A split second later, they rammed the door.