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Ferry dock construction finishes up

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.

Big development news on horizon for JDA

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.

Weather delays opening of shooting complex

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.

City, PSA ponder pool

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

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.

Camden looking to restore field of dreams

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.

A success story for the St. Marys Riverkeeper

Kendra Shafer | Special to the Tribune & Georgian Every month, Anna Laws pulls on her waterproof boots and steps out of her SUV parked on the side of a road in rural Camden County.

PSA to explore more organizational changes

Local voters approved a ballot referendum for the Camden County Public Service Authority (PSA) in 2019 to change its organizational structure and add four new members. Now the recreation authority board will be exploring further changes to the board and how it operates.

All adult Georgians will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines this Thursday

Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News Service The long winter of COVID-19 looks to be coming to an end in Georgia. All Georgians age 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting today, March 25, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday.

Chase ends in arrest

A need for speed — and weed — led to the arrest of a New York man on Interstate 95 last week for DUI and multiple drug charges. His two passengers were also arrested on drug charges.