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Camden County Board of Commissioners

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Camden County OKs using opioid settlement funds for medical supplies

Scott J. Bryan
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Camden County commissioners approved spending more than $100,000 on medical equipment Nov. 18 using settlement funds from a national opioid lawsuit. According to county documents, the county is a participant in a national opioid case based out of Ohio.
Camden County High School’s new head football coach, Jon Lindsey, left, discusses an on-field adjustment with former football coach Jeff Herron during a 2023 football game. Lindsey was named the new football coach of the program Friday.

Camden County High School’s new head football coach, Jon Lindsey, left, discusses an on-field adjustment with former football coach Jeff Herron during a 2023 football game. Lindsey was named the new football coach of the program Friday.

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New ’Cat in charge

Andy Diffenderfer
Friday, November 21, 2025
Two days after announcing the dismissal of Camden County High head football coach Travis Roland, Camden County Schools last Friday released a statement announcing the appointment of former Wildcat assistant coach Jon Lindsey to the post. “In our community, football is part of the local identity.
Luis Oscar Ocanto

Luis Oscar Ocanto

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Kingsland Police Department capture out-of-state murder suspect

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, November 21, 2025
A traffic stop Monday by the Kingsland Police Department resulted in an out-of-state homicide suspect being detained, according to a news release from the law enforcement agency. According to Kingsland police, a patrol unit stopped a 2021 Kia Sorento that was traveling over the speed limit.

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U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter supports ending shutdown

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, November 21, 2025
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter was in the majority on two major votes in the last week. On Nov. 12, Carter voted in favor of a bill to reopen the government – ending the 43-day shutdown that saw citizens lose SNAP benefits and some government employees not receive pay.
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Council OKs idea for city welcome packet

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, November 21, 2025
St. Marys City Council tasked city staff to create a welcome packet for newcomers interesting in buying houses or opening businesses in the city’s historic district. Council member Jeremy Nascimento pitched the idea to council members Monday night during a regularly scheduled meeting.

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Camden County businessman receives presidential pardon

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Camden County businessman and philanthropist C.B. Yadav received a presidential pardon over the weekend in connection to an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The pardon, signed by President Donald J. Trump on Nov.
Kingsland City Hall

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Insurance plan ends coverage for GLPs for Kingsland city employees

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, November 13, 2025
In an effort to control health insurance costs for the city of Kingsland, its health insurance provider is ending coverage of popular GLP (glucagon-like peptide) medications used to treat type-2 diabetes and for weight loss at the end of the year.
From left, Bryan James, B. James Construction (general contractor); Benjamin Starks, senior project manager, Jericho Design Group (architect); Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day; Kingsland Police Chief Rickey Evans; Alex Blount, Kingsland City Council; Paul Chamberlin, Kingsland City Council; and Kingsland City Manager Lee Spell break ground on the new city police headquarters.

From left, Bryan James, B. James Construction (general contractor); Benjamin Starks, senior project manager, Jericho Design Group (architect); Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day; Kingsland Police Chief Rickey Evans; Alex Blount, Kingsland City Council; Paul Chamberlin, Kingsland City Council; and Kingsland City Manager Lee Spell break ground on the new city police headquarters.

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Kingsland breaks ground on new police headquarters

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The groundbreaking for a new Kingsland Police headquarters Monday is a symbol of the city’s commitment to public safety, and another substantial step toward “strengthening and modernizing” the department, said Mayor Grayson Day.
North Atlantic right whale No. 3780 swimming with her calf on Dec. 30, 2023, in waters 25 nautical miles off the mouth of the St. Marys River.

North Atlantic right whale No. 3780 swimming with her calf on Dec. 30, 2023, in waters 25 nautical miles off the mouth of the St. Marys River.

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Right whales on the move, turtle nesting below expectations

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, November 13, 2025
North Atlantic right whale calving season doesn’t officially start until Saturday, but at least two right whales are already on the move down the coast and may presently be just offshore or further south into Florida. People spotted two right whales Nov.
Red snapper debate floats to surface at fishery meeting

Red snapper debate floats to surface at fishery meeting

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Red snapper debate floats to surface at meeting

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The federal fishery management system is complex and moves slowly, which can and does lead to frustration — the years-long work on the red snapper fishery in the South Atlantic shows all that in spades.