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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.

Camden schools to close indefinitely in response to virus

Camden County Schools released a statement this morning announcing the closure of all schools and activities. The full release is below ————— We have been committed to keeping our community updated about the rapidly developing situation with COVID‐19.

Jurors reach verdict in karate civil suit

After deliberating for several hours last week, a Camden jury found in favor of four men who alleged in a civil lawsuit that their karate instructor, Craig Peeples, sexually abused them as teens. They will not receive anything in damages.

Commissioners say quality of prospects justify spaceport

Camden County leaders insist Spaceport Camden remains the county’s top strategic priority because major prospects are already knocking on our door.

Update: Camden hospital treats first coronavirus patient

As more and more confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) pop up each day, Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus, treated its first patient this week.

Candidates qualify for May general primary

Qualifying opened Monday for the May 19 general primary and continues until noon Friday.

Cleared for takeoff? Airport project work continues

It’s time to talk about the airport — and who may sponsor a new roughly $50 million airport to replace the St. Marys airport, which closed more than two years ago after decades of security concerns because of its proximity to Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.

Peeples takes the stand in civil lawsuit trial

Kingsland karate instructor Craig Peeples faced his accusers Monday from the witness stand in a civil lawsuit and repeatedly denied allegations by the seven men suing him because they say he sexually abused them as teens. “They ruined my life.

Virus watch: No local cases, but district is prepared

There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, but several area agencies have been reviewing their emergency plans this week in preparation for that contingency.