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JDA approves Project Charge

Officials in Georgia announced last week that Plug Power, a leading provider of clean hydrogen and zero-emission fuel cell solutions, is planning to build a manufacturing facility in Camden County.

Councilman pushes for land sale

St. Marys councilman Jim Goodman announced Monday that he intends to ask council at a future meeting to consider selling the Gilman dockhouse property. The purchase has long been controversial with many saying that the city would at least be receiving property tax payments if it were privately held.

Rep. Sainz asks DNR clarify stance on spaceport

State Rep. Steven Sainz (R-Woodbine) is asking the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to provide more than a “pocket veto” on the appropriateness of a commercial spaceport in coastal Georgia.

JDA approves $10M bond issue for Cumberland Inlet

Cumberland Inlet, a proposed mixed use development on the former paper mill site in St. Marys, saw some major progress this week with the approval of a $10 million bond issue by the Camden County Joint Development Authority (JDA).

License decisions postponed, but Navy signs off on spaceport

Although the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has again postponed key licensing decisions for Spaceport Camden, a memo issued last month by the U.S. Navy indicates its concurrence with the county's application for a launch site operator license.

Former VFW 'chief' speaks at Memorial Day program

Former national VFV commander in chief John Gwizdak, this year's Memorial Day speaker in Camden County, said there is a saying that the American flag does not wave in the wind, but rather moves from the breath of fallen soldiers.

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.