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Camden sees first case, distancing encouraged

A week after Camden began reacting to COVID-19, the county had its first confirmed case on Monday and hospital officials urged county leaders to take action to help slow the spread.

Chamber, agencies working to provide safety nets

With so many people not being able to work or operate businesses as usual, the Camden County Chamber of Commerce and a handful of other organizations are working overtime to establish some safety nets for the local community.

Navy awards contract for Kings Bay dry dock work

The Navy awarded its first contract this week for what could be close to $1 billion dollars in improvements to accommodate Columbia class submarines at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. The Navy contracted with a St. Louis firm for $191.9 million for the first phase of work on the dry dock.

Coronavirus precautions shift election, cancel events

    As public health officials continue to issue advisories, events are being postponed and government offices are closing to the public or changing how staff interact with residents. The primary election has also been delayed. This article will be updated as more information because available.

First Camden coronavirus case confirmed

Just in from the Coastal Health District The first confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Camden and Liberty Counties today. Both counties now have 1 confirmed case each, and both residents are recovering at home.

St Marys council meets by video chat, speaks to residents

St. Marys City Council held a called meeting by video chat earlier tonight to approve a pandemic policy among other agenda items and spoke to the public about the situation.

Two Glynn County residents test positive for COVID-19

Press release from the Coastal Health District today about two Glynn residents testing positive. There's also one confirmed case in Charlton County, Camden's direct neighbor to the west from last week. There are no confirmed cases in Camden County yet.

Schools close, meal program begins

  Students attended their last day of classroom instruction Monday and began distance learning Wednesday as Camden County schools closed indefinitely in response to the coronavirus threat.

Man arrested in hit and run

A St. Marys man is facing a felony charge for allegedly hitting a child with his car last week and leaving the scene. Gabriel Miguel Melendez, 22, was arrested March 13 for felony hit and run in the incident, according to a Kingsland Police Department press release.

State delays presidential primary to May 19

With public health and an election at stake, Georgia has postponed its presidential preference primary until the general primary on May 19, secretary of state Brad Raffensperger announced Monday.