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Camden library director Mellissa Clark (right) and children’s specialist Rachael Atterbery decked out themselves and “the holiday gram mobile” last week to deliver holiday cards to every senior facility in Camden County. They’d hoped to get 250 cards, so that each senior would get one. But the kindness of others surprised them as card after card came in until they had more than 1,000 to share.

Camden library director Mellissa Clark (right) and children’s specialist Rachael Atterbery decked out themselves and “the holiday gram mobile” last week to deliver holiday cards to every senior facility in Camden County. They’d hoped to get 250 cards, so that each senior would get one. But the kindness of others surprised them as card after card came in until they had more than 1,000 to share.

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Librarians, community rally to send cards to seniors

Johna Strickland Rush
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
The Camden County librarians were determined to see their idea through, even when it looked like they’d be writing card after card themselves.
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Early voting will be offered in Kingsland, St. Marys

Jill Helton
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Early voting opportunities for the Jan. 5 runoff elections will be offered in Kingsland and St. Marys next month.  In St. Marys, voters will decide two city council races and countywide, the ballot includes two U.S. Senate races that have drawn national attention.
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Foundation celebrates 20 years of investment

Jill Helton
Thursday, November 19, 2020
For the St. Marys United Methodist Church, a gift of $62 million could have been a blessing or a curse. But, the late Warren Bailey had faith. The foundation created in the church’s name 20 years ago has become known far and wide today as an example of good stewardship.
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Kingsland hosts 38th annual Catfish Festival

Johna Strickland Rush
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
The 38th annual Kingsland Catfish Festival on Saturday, Nov. 21, will include performances by artists and bands, a pancake breakfast, entertainment and a catfish cook-off competition in downtown Kingsland around U.S. 17.
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GBI seeks DNA evidence in 1985 murder case

Johna Strickland Rush
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation exhumed the body of Harold Swain Wednesday morning in Camden County as agents continue to re-examine the 1985 murder of Swain and his wife Thelma.
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Man faces federal indictment in death at jail

Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, November 12, 2020
An inmate in the Camden County jail has been indicted on a federal charge in the death of a fellow inmate in the jail in May.
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Lodmell named Camden Center director

Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, November 12, 2020
After serving as the interim, Joseph Lodmell has officially become the new director of the College of Coastal Georgia, Camden Center. Lodmell stepped up as interim in August 2019, succeeding Bill Garlen as the campus’ leader.
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Repairs underway as T&G's internet servers shut down

News Staff
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
As if a global pandemic and polarized political campaigns weren't enough, the Tribune & Georgian's internet system failed in the wee hours of last Friday morning, Nov. 6. The Tribune & Georgian relies on parent company Community Newspapers Inc.'s (CNI) servers located in Athens.
Monthly COVID report from Camden County Schools

Monthly COVID report from Camden County Schools

Camden schools release COVID report

Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, November 5, 2020
In the second month of reporting, Camden County Schools’ COVID-19 numbers for students and employees who are quarantined or positive have decreased and remained steady throughout October.