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St. Marys resident Sara Reynolds, a critical care nurse who works for Southeast Georgia Health System on the COVID-19 intensive care unit, said the virus has changed the way that caregivers must do their jobs. Because of restrictions on visitation, they are often called upon to be a bridge between their patients and the loved ones from whom they are separated.

St. Marys resident Sara Reynolds, a critical care nurse who works for Southeast Georgia Health System on the COVID-19 intensive care unit, said the virus has changed the way that caregivers must do their jobs. Because of restrictions on visitation, they are often called upon to be a bridge between their patients and the loved ones from whom they are separated.

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'Seeing death changes the way you think about life'

Jill Helton
Thursday, August 20, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to burden our local health system and its two campuses in Camden and Glynn, our medical caregivers on the front lines are seeing the human toll of this pandemic — not only on the patients, but on their families, too.
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GSP still investigating fatal crash

Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, August 20, 2020
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.
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Coronavirus marches on

Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Camden’s coronavirus metrics have improved in the last week but that doesn’t mean citizens should let their guard down.
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GBI serves search warrant in murder case

Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, August 13, 2020
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.
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Back to school with COVID: It's up to DPH to notify, track cases

Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, August 6, 2020
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.
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Council considers clinic renewal offer

Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, August 6, 2020
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.
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County praises response to storm

Jill Helton
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Tropical storm Isaias barely brushed Camden County on Monday, but it did provide emergency managers a good opportunity to test their emergency response procedures.
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There's still time to vote early in runoff

Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, August 6, 2020
A primary election runoff on Aug. 11 will decide which Republican and Democrat candidates advance to the general election in November.
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Judge releases Perry from prison

Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, July 30, 2020
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.