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District 3 county commissioner Trevor Readdick's email to district attorney Keith Higgins about a points system the Kingsland Police Department had used. Readdick copied Camden's three state representatives on the email and shared it with the Tribune & Georgian.

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Commissioner calls for KPD investigation

Johna Strickland Rush

Thursday, April 8, 2021

A Camden County commissioner, who asked the Kingsland Police Department for “special consideration” in the arrest of an employee, is calling for an investigation into a points system that the department quit using last year.

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Good Samaritans return lost ring

Jill Helton

Thursday, April 8, 2021

For hundreds of years, people have been drawn to the St. Marys waterfront — all the way back to when pirates deposited their treasure along its shores. Some of those remnants remain to this day. Last month, a local man was wandering around the St.

Aerial map showing Carter's property on Harrietts Bluff

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Rep Carter cancels appeal, sues Camden County

Jill Helton

Thursday, April 8, 2021

U.S. Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter claims he was “knowingly misled” by county staff while appealing the taxable value of his property and is seeking relief through Camden County Superior Court. A hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 27 in Judge Anthony Harrison’s courtroom in Woodbine.

Konetzni

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Museum celebrates 25 years

Johna Strickland Rush

Thursday, April 8, 2021

What become the St. Marys Submarine Museum started as a call in the late 1980s to veterans of the silent service. The Kings Bay squadron command staff, led by now Vice Adm. Al Konetzni Jr., wrote to every sub vet they could find, asking for items to commemorate the bond between submariners.

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Ferry dock construction finishes up

Johna Strickland Rush

Thursday, April 8, 2021

In the span of a year, Cumberland Island National Seashore lost the Dungeness ferry dock on the island and the only ferry dock in downtown St. Marys. More than three years later, reconstruction on both docks finished in March and the ferry is back to its regular route.

Camden County Industrial Park

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Big development news on horizon for JDA

Jill Helton

Thursday, April 1, 2021

A major manufacturer has chosen a site in the Camden County Industrial Park near Interstate 95’s Exit 7 and officials are expected to make a more detailed announcement soon. “This is probably the biggest project we’ve ever had,” said James Coughlin, JDA executive director.

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Weather delays opening of shooting complex

Jill Helton

Thursday, April 1, 2021

County officials are looking at a June or July launch of Camden County’s much anticipated recreational shooting complex, which has been about five years in the making.

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City, PSA ponder pool

Johna Strickland Rush

Thursday, April 1, 2021

What may become of the St. Marys pool — and what it may cost — will be discussed at a meeting today between the city and the Camden County Public Service Authority, which operates it.

How to get the COVID-19 vaccine

News Staff

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is now open to all residents who are 16 and older and should be free regardless of where you get vaccinated. Your provider may ask for an insurance card to bill for an administrative fee though. Southeast Georgia Health System is offering Pfizer vaccines in Kingsland.

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Camden looking to restore field of dreams

Jill Helton

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Camden County is excited about the return of storied football coach Jeff Herron to the Wildcat gridiron, but unfortunately the home field has seen better days. The school system wants to change that.