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New player in Spaceport Camden?

Camden County announced this week that officials are negotiating with a developer to help them complete the vision for Spaceport Camden and bring other companies to the project.

Mom arrested in son's death after accident

A Washington, D.C., mom, who allegedly caused the death of her 7-year-old son in a car accident last week, is being held on several charges in Camden County.

Absentee ballots no longer sealed until Election Day

Several local voters have inquired about the Georgia absentee ballot they received in the mail recently because it did not have the inner envelope, as described in the ballot instructions.

Sea turtle nesting begins on Cumberland

Rick Lavender | Georgia Department of Natural Resources Nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles is on. The first clutch of loggerhead eggs was found Monday, April 27, buried in the sand on the Cumberland Island beach.

Governor reopens businesses, testing expands

As testing expands in the Coastal Health District and statewide, Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Monday that allows gyms, massage therapists, tattoo artists, nail and hair salons and other businesses to reopen Friday.

Seniors opt to wait for prom, graduation

The Camden County class of 2020 has spoken: Prom and graduation will be postponed until June if they can’t be held in May.

Horton becomes lone finalist for city manager's job

St. Marys council has named interim city manager Robby Horton as its sole finalist for the job after interviewing six other candidates in March. Horton has been the city’s fire chief for 20 years and served as interim city manager since October.

Elections board moves voting precinct site

The Camden County Board of Elections and Registration voted during a teleconference April 14 to change one of the new precinct locations in St. Marys.

Mill site plan revised, ABL is out

The Jacoby Development Group is still moving toward closing on the purchase of the former mill site, but it is taking a little longer than expected.