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FAA announces delay in spaceport decisions

The Federal Aviation Administration announced today that decisions on Camden County's spaceport launch site operator’s license and the final environmental impact statement (EIS) will not be released this month as anticipated.

St Marys looks at returning to regular meetings

During a virtual meeting Monday, St. Marys City Council tasked the city manager with figuring out if meeting in-person again is feasible. Councilman Artie Jones Jr. raised the question, saying that he wasn’t for or against the idea.

County resumes in-person meetings

After meeting virtually through most of 2020, Camden County Board of Commissioners has resumed in-person meetings at the Government Services Complex in Woodbine.  The change coincided with the appointment of a new chairman, Gary Blount, District 4 commissioner.

Man pleads guilty in inmate's death

A Woodbine man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a drug charge in the death of a Camden County inmate last year. Joshua Swing, 36, pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl on Tuesday, according to a press release from the U.S. attorney’s office. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Elections board welcomes new member, reaffirms leadership

The Camden County Board of Elections and Registration (BOER) swore in a new member last week to complete the five-member board and then reaffirmed the leadership appointments it approved earlier this month.

Herron to rejoin Wildcats as head coach

Based on the local buzz it is already generating, Jeff Herron is likely to get a hero's welcome when he makes his return as the head football coach of the Camden County Wildcats.

Former teacher arrested for battery

A former Camden County teacher was arrested Monday for allegedly having inappropriate contact with students, according to a press release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.  Steven Rayle, 58, of Waverly faces four counts of felony sexual battery against a child younger than 16 years old.

St Marys ponders operations contract

St. Marys is looking to turn a temporary contract with Clearwater Solutions into a long-term one to manage its water and wastewater treatment facilities. Clearwater says the $693,887 contract could save the city about $150,000 in the first year.

Boxing club working to open new gym

World Class Boxing Club is breaking ties with the local recreation authority after the portable trailer it had used for several years was deemed unsafe.   However, Coach Steve Bell said it was probably a blessing in disguise because it is going to allow them to expand in ways they could not before.

Man arrested for fatal crash

After a months-long investigation, a Kingsland man has been arrested for an accident that killed a woman in July on St. Marys Road. He faces one felony count of homicide by vehicle.