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St Marys approves emergency declaration

Meeting again remotely, St. Marys City Council approved an emergency declaration and ordinance for the city via a conference call meeting livestreamed on YouTube Thursday, March 26.

Is it COVID-19, a cold or allergies?

Editor's note: Southeast Georgia Health System has shared the following information from infectious disease specialist Dr. Steven Mosher. The health system has also set up a free COVID-19 screening hotline at (912) 466-7222.

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.

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.