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Cigar lounge obtains St. Marys City Council’s approval

Wes Wolfe
Friday, November 7, 2025
A St. Marys cigar lounge received approval for its liquor license by the St. Marys City Council this week, but not without some discussion about the nature of businesses that serve on-premise alcohol in the city.
Camden County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Richard Daley, center, was named to the county’s Employee of the Quarter.

Camden County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Richard Daley, center, was named to the county’s Employee of the Quarter.

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Investigator earns quarterly employee honor

News Staff
Friday, November 7, 2025
The Camden County Board of Commissioners recently recognized Camden County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Richard Daley as its Employee of the Quarter. This honor reflects Daley’s outstanding service, professionalism and dedication to Camden County residents.
Cumberland Inlet appears to have a new owner after a settlement between Jacoby Development and other entities was announced. (Michael Lewis Aerial Photography)

Cumberland Inlet appears to have a new owner after a settlement between Jacoby Development and other entities was announced. (Michael Lewis Aerial Photography)

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Developer with colorful past to acquire Cumberland Inlet

Wes Wolfe
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
A developer known for big projects and some notorious failures is set to take over the former Gilman Paper Mill site that was to become Jacoby Development’s Cumberland Inlet resort-style residential community.

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DA won’t resign after damning audit

Wes Wolfe
Friday, October 31, 2025
When Camden County joined other counties in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit to pay for an audit of the circuit’s District Attorney’s Office in April, the goal was a basic one.
Nicholas DeWayne Burist

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Burist gets 45 years in prison

Wes Wolfe
Friday, October 31, 2025
One man’s actions in July 2022 on I-95 near Exit 1 left four people dead, four others injured and innumerable people whose lives were permanently changed.
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Kingsland sets 2026 millage at rollback rate

Wes Wolfe
Friday, October 31, 2025
In a local government budgeting period where both the county and municipalities are struggling to find the dollars to pay for priorities, trying to find that money in property taxes can result in an upset citizenry, as Camden County commissioners experienced recently.
Camden County Fire Rescue and Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department personnel stand in front of the Mobile Stroke Unit.

Camden County Fire Rescue and Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department personnel stand in front of the Mobile Stroke Unit.

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Camden County Fire Rescue finds mobile stroke treatment partner

News Staff
Friday, October 31, 2025
Camden County Fire Rescue (CCFR) has announced a new partnership with Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department (JFRD) and UF Health Jacksonville aimed at improving emergency stroke care for Camden County residents.
Camden County High School senior Sadie Streit was named the Rotary Club of Camden County’s Student of the Month for October.

Camden County High School senior Sadie Streit was named the Rotary Club of Camden County’s Student of the Month for October.

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Rotary Club of Camden County celebrates student, teacher

News Staff
Friday, October 31, 2025
The Rotary Club of Camden County recently recognized two individuals for their dedication to education and community service during its October breakfast meeting – Student of the Month Sadie Streit and Teacher of the Month Jamie Maroon.

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Hospital honors medical assistant with BEE award

News Staff
Friday, October 31, 2025
Southeast Georgia Health System named Keeshla Stollings as the latest recipient of the BEE Award, recognizing team members who go Beyond Exceptional Expectations (BEE) in their service to patients, families and fellow staff members.
A new golf course at the Esplanade at St. Marys is taking shape, and the 18-hole golf course should be playable by late summer or early fall of 2026.

A new golf course at the Esplanade at St. Marys is taking shape, and the 18-hole golf course should be playable by late summer or early fall of 2026.

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FORE THE FUTURE

Andy Diffenderfer
Friday, October 24, 2025
Blending character, playability, uniqueness and imagination, the Esplanade at St. Marys golf course is quickly taking shape, and about 50 visitors recently got a sneak peek into the scenic 18-hole layout noted architect Chris Wilczynski is sculpting along St. Marys Road near the interstate.