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Camden County Commissioners Cody Smith and Jim Goodman attempted to persuade a judge to rule against its own governing body Monday during a motion-to-dismiss hearing at the Camden County Courthouse in Woodbine.

Camden County Commissioners Cody Smith and Jim Goodman attempted to persuade a judge to rule against its own governing body Monday during a motion-to-dismiss hearing at the Camden County Courthouse in Woodbine.

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Commissioners spar over millage rate process in courtroom

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, December 15, 2025
By Scott J. Bryan publisher@tribune-georgian.com   Camden County Commissioners Cody Smith and Jim Goodman attempted to persuade a judge to rule against its own governing body Monday during a motion-to-dismiss hearing at the Camden County Courthouse in Woodbine.
Maeleigh Hodge, right, helps state Rep. Steven Sainz, center, and Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney unveil a replica of the sign recognizing Maeleigh’s mother, Rachel Hodge, who died April 18, 2020. Rachel Hodge was a 911 dispatcher for the Camden County Sheriff’s Office.

Maeleigh Hodge, right, helps state Rep. Steven Sainz, center, and Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney unveil a replica of the sign recognizing Maeleigh’s mother, Rachel Hodge, who died April 18, 2020. Rachel Hodge was a 911 dispatcher for the Camden County Sheriff’s Office.

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Sign of a difference

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, December 11, 2025
On April 18, 2020, Camden County’s Rachel Hodge, 26, died in a car crash. Her name, and legacy, will live on forever through the installation of the Rachel Hodge Memorial Intersection sign located at the intersection of Satilla Bluff Road and Pine Forest Drive.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

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County court hearing set for Monday

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Two Camden County commissioners’ case to halt the county’s governing body from adopting a millage rate it has already approved is set to go before a judge for a show-cause hearing at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at the Camden County Courthouse in Woodbine. On Oct.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

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St. Marys aquatic center’s future in limbo

News Staff
Friday, December 5, 2025
The St. Marys Aquatic Center is in need of expensive repairs, but before the St. Marys City Council commits to fixing it, some members of council want to discuss whether the recreational facility should remain in the city’s future plans.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Apple Academy’s young ‘chefs’

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
As part of an annual tradition, the pre-kindergarten children at Happy Apple Academy shared their Thanksgiving turkey recipes. We can’t vouch for every recipe, but some of the concoctions sound delicious.   Mrs.
St. Marys Little Theatre’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical” features local performers, all 18 and younger.

St. Marys Little Theatre’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical” features local performers, all 18 and younger.

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St. Marys Little Theatre presents annual kids’ Christmas musical

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
St. Marys Little Theatre is bringing holiday magic to Camden County with a brand-new Christmas production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical” running Dec. 19-21.