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Camden loses 911 dispatcher in wreck

Camden County’s first responder community lost one of its own Saturday, April 18. A 911 dispatcher for many years, Rachel Hodge worked the night shift, left work around 6 a.m. and was killed when her car collided with a semi truck at 6:15 a.m.

Letters to the editor

Please stay home, practice social distancing  Dear Editor, My daughter posted this about the frustrations she and others are having about reopening and not keep social distancing: “So I feel it is 100% your American right to protest and stand up for your rights given to you by the country, but I...

Judge sets sentencing dates for Kings Bay Plowshares

A federal judge has set May sentencing dates for the seven Kings Bay Plowshares who were found guilty on felony criminal charges last year for breaking into Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base in April 2018 to protest nuclear weapons.

Coffee, Jesus & Me

I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 I recently saw a post by Jane Lee Logan (Princess Sassy Pants & Co.), that said, “Don’t listen to the voices that tell you you’re not precious … especially your own.

St. Marys River, swamp join list of ‘Most Endangered’

A national river advocacy organization named the Okefenokee Swamp and St. Marys River among its list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers, citing the threat that a proposed titanium mining operation could pose to the health of the waterway. American Rivers and its partners called on the U.S.

Primary election postpone to June

Georgia's primary election that had been set for May 19 has been delayed until June 9 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the secretary of state’s office announced April 9.

'A community crisis demands a community response'

Camden has 23 confirmed coronavirus cases in the third week since the first positive was reported, according to the noon Wednesday update from the Coastal Health District. Statewide, there were 14,987 cases and 552 deaths at noon Wednesday.

CCHS asks seniors about graduation

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Camden’s high school seniors are getting a chance to weigh in on what happens with their graduation. The usual ceremony that draws hundreds of graduates and their families to Chris Gilman stadium in May likely won’t be possible.

'Please help us slow the spread'

Everyone has questions. How many confirmed COVID-19 cases does Camden have today? How many residents have been tested for coronavirus? How many have received results? How many are still waiting? How many people have recovered?

Schools close for the rest of the year

Camden County schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year following an executive order issued by Gov. Brian Kemp last week that impacts school systems statewide. Prom and graduation have not been canceled but may not be held as scheduled.