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GSP still investigating fatal crash

Georgia State Patrol troopers are continuing to investigate the July accident that killed a Brunswick woman on St. Marys Road. Michelle Volpe, 26, and her dog were pronounced dead at the scene after the July 12 collision.

Coronavirus marches on

Camden’s coronavirus metrics have improved in the last week but that doesn’t mean citizens should let their guard down.

GBI serves search warrant in murder case

GBI agents searched the home of a Brantley County man last week as they continue investigating a 1985 murder case that has been reopened. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been re-examining the murders of Harold and Thelma Swain and looking at Erik Sparre as a possible suspect.

Back to school with COVID: It's up to DPH to notify, track cases

By the first day of school on Tuesday, rumor had it that a teacher had already tested positive for COVID-19 and may have exposed other staff who had contact with students. Camden County Schools won't say whether that’s true or not — and neither can the health department.

Council considers clinic renewal offer

Kingsland City Council heard an update on its share of the county’s health clinic from county HR director Mike Spiers and clinic manager Cindy Popa last week. The county runs the clinic and St.

County praises response to storm

Tropical storm Isaias barely brushed Camden County on Monday, but it did provide emergency managers a good opportunity to test their emergency response procedures.

There's still time to vote early in runoff

A primary election runoff on Aug. 11 will decide which Republican and Democrat candidates advance to the general election in November.

Judge releases Perry from prison

    A week ago today, Dennis Perry walked out of prison, a free man for the first time in 20 years. Waiting on the other side were his wife, relatives, advocates and the boiled peanuts and sweet tea he’d requested for his first meal.

Mask pop-up stores cater to Camden

For the last few weekends, local shoppers have been able to pick up something new along with their groceries.  Mask makers have been popping up in Camden County parking lots and other public shopping areas, such as Winn-Dixie in Kingsland, to distribute an array of handmade cloth masks.

Schools hold open houses Friday

Camden County Schools will be hosting an open house on Friday, July 31 but it will look a little different this year.