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Camden County recently graduated a recruit class after it completed its Basic Firefighter requirements.

Camden County recently graduated a recruit class after it completed its Basic Firefighter requirements.

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Camden Fire Rescue honors new firefighters, announces promotions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Camden County Board of Commissioners announced that members of Recruit Class 2026-23 have successfully completed their Basic Firefighter requirements. In addition, several Camden County Fire Rescue personnel earned promotions in recognition of their continued service and leadership.
The St. Marys Little Theatre will present “Always a Bridemaid” from June 25-28. Cast members, from left, include Nichole Sternad, Tammy Bradley, Susan Langenbahn, Melissa Holmes and Jacqueline Washington. Not Pictured: Olivia Smith. 

The St. Marys Little Theatre will present “Always a Bridemaid” from June 25-28. Cast members, from left, include Nichole Sternad, Tammy Bradley, Susan Langenbahn, Melissa Holmes and Jacqueline Washington. Not Pictured: Olivia Smith. 

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St. Marys Little Theatre presents southern comedy

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
St. Marys Little Theatre will host its first production in its new location. The production of the laugh-out-loud southern comedy, “Always a Bridesmaid,” will run June 25-28.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

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City of St. Marys OKs 2026-27 budget

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
St. Marys City Council approved a $31 million general fund budget Monday that could result in a tax increase later this year.The elected body voted 4-2 to approve the budget with Councilmen Chad Ingram and Steve Conner opposed.
Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney

Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney

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Sheriff seeks help in Woodbine shooting case

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
More than a month after a deadly shooting in Woodbine left one man dead, Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney and community members are seeking the public’s help.During “Pack da Park,” a community event at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park, 33-year-old Troy “Mush” D. Williams-Jordan was shot.
St. Marys City Council on Monday voted 4-3 not to disable comments on the city’s Facebook page.

St. Marys City Council on Monday voted 4-3 not to disable comments on the city’s Facebook page.

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St. Marys City Council rejects recommendation to disable comments on Facebook page

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
St. Marys City Council rejected a staff recommendation to disable comments on the city’s Facebook page.Mayor Greg Lockhart broke two tie votes Monday. He rejected a bid to disable comments and add a disclaimer to the website that the page is not monitored full-time by city staff.
Camden County High School graduates listen to speeches during the school’s commencement exercises Friday night.

Camden County High School graduates listen to speeches during the school’s commencement exercises Friday night.

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Camden County grads begin a new path

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Camden County High School sent 671 teenagers onto their next path Friday night during the high school’s commencement exercise at Chris Gilman Stadium.The graduating class boasts more than $4.5 million in scholarship earnings, according to Camden County High Principal James Phillips.

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Camden County commissioners reject ban of data centers

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 28, 2026
One Camden County commissioner’s effort to ban data centers in unincorporated parts of the county failed May 19 during a Board of Commissioners meeting.Commissioner Cody Smith proposed the county ban data centers amid a six-month moratorium on the controversial economic development projects.
Frankie Hillery-Miller, center, was recently honored as the Camden County Board of Commissioners’ Employee of the Quarter. With Hillery-Miller are, from left, Interim County Administrator Joey Yacobacci, Commissioners Cody Smith and Ben Casey, Chairman Robbie Cheek, Commissioner Jim Goodman, Interim Deputy County Administrator Shannon Nettles and Commissioner Martin Turner

Frankie Hillery-Miller, center, was recently honored as the Camden County Board of Commissioners’ Employee of the Quarter. With Hillery-Miller are, from left, Interim County Administrator Joey Yacobacci, Commissioners Cody Smith and Ben Casey, Chairman Robbie Cheek, Commissioner Jim Goodman, Interim Deputy County Administrator Shannon Nettles and Commissioner Martin Turner

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Public Works staffer earns Camden County Employee of the Quarter

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Camden County Employee Recognition Committee recognized Frankie Hillery-Miller of the Camden County Public Works Department as Employee of the Quarter during a recent Board of Commissioners meeting.
Caroline Mills, Asokha Tyson, Brielle Boeskool and Lucia Pulley perform “Vacation.”

Caroline Mills, Asokha Tyson, Brielle Boeskool and Lucia Pulley perform “Vacation.”

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Local dancers excel in Jacksonville, Fla., competition

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Lisa Allen’s Dance Works took the stage in March at the DTI Dance Competition in Jacksonville, Fla., earning high marks and numerous awards for their performances.