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Grant writer pitches deal to Woodbine

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is turning to the City of Woodbine in its quest to outfit one of its deputies with a vehicle and equipment. Sheriff Jim Proctor has contracted with a grant writer from Fitzgerald, Bonnie Kelly of Kelly Consulting LLC, to help fund departmental expenses.

Camden runners set state records

By Rodney Kirkpatrick In their first performance at the state track and field championships in late April, athletes on the PSA track team were nothing less than spectacular with 23 firsts, 13 seconds and 10 third-place finishes, along with breaking two state records.

Cases increasing in nearby county

Case numbers for COVID-19 in Camden County continue to remain low with 21 cases over the last two weeks but neighboring Charlton County has the second highest case rate in the state, according to data from the Georgia Department of Public Health.

County approves gun range fees

County officials on Tuesday approved usage fees and business hours for Two Rivers Gun Range, a county facility that is still aiming for a June or July opening.

Camden lands disaster resiliency, planning grants

Camden County is getting an almost $6 million boost in disaster resiliency from the state and federal government, based on the hit the area took during Hurricane Irma.

St Marys OKs golf cart ordinance

St. Marys City Council approved a golf cart ordinance Monday that is largely about bringing the code’s language into compliance with state law. There are a few changes and exceptions. The ordinance will go into effect on June 1. State law allows golf carts on roads marked 35 mph or lower. St.

Woman killed in officer-involved shooting

UPDATE — GBI released body camera footage from the shooting late Thursday. The clip contains the sound of gunfire but doesn't show anyone except law enforcement officers, https://www.tribune-georgian.

FAA postpones spaceport decision — again

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has again postponed a decision on the environmental impact statement (EIS) for Spaceport Camden, which the county has been pursuing for almost a decade.

Camden Scout earns state recognition

The Georgia Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced this week that it had selected Jacob Lewis, a junior at Camden County High, as the 2021 Scout of the Year.

Council considers golf cart update

St. Marys City Council is holding a work session today to talk about changes to the city’s golf cart ordinance, which are being proposed to comply with state law and clarify safety measures. There are no substantive changes. The work session starts at 5 p.m. today, April 29, online at tinyurl.