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Partners gather for joint training

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), joined by partners from across the community, held a joint training exercise Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Camden County Resiliency Operations Center in Kingsland. This continues Camden County’s critical partnership with the U.S. Navy.
Camden County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Buck Aldridge, left, deploys a Taser at Leonard Allan Cure during a traffic stop Oct. 16, 2023. Aldridge later shot and killed Cure when the two fought during the incident.

Camden County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Buck Aldridge, left, deploys a Taser at Leonard Allan Cure during a traffic stop Oct. 16, 2023. Aldridge later shot and killed Cure when the two fought during the incident.

Camden County Sheriff's office deputy indicted

Wes Wolfe
Friday, August 15, 2025
A federal grand jury issued a 13-count indictment recently that accuses Camden County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Buck Aldridge of using the color of law to deprive people of their rights, then falsifying records to cover up his actions.

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Camden County taps new leaders for admin

Wes Wolfe
Friday, August 15, 2025
This week kicked off new jobs for a couple folks in Camden County government — Joey Yacobacci moved up to deputy county administrator from his previous position heading up the county’s planning and development, and John Pittman came from Columbus to take the helm of the Solid Waste Department.
Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Charlie Bailey spoke Saturday to about 100 Democrats during a town hall meeting at the Camden County Public Service Authority Community Recreation Center.

Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Charlie Bailey spoke Saturday to about 100 Democrats during a town hall meeting at the Camden County Public Service Authority Community Recreation Center.

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State party chair says he understands Dems’ discouragement in rural areas

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, August 15, 2025
Georgia’s political landscape is unique. A Democrat hasn’t won a state leadership position since 2006. Meanwhile, Democrats hold both statewide U.S. Senate seats.
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Camden Middle janitor charged with child molestation

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, August 15, 2025
A Camden Middle School janitor was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 12, and charged with aggravated child molestation, according to a news release from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. Mason Guarino, 22, of Kingsland, was booked into the Camden County Jail at 6:05 p.m.

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Cumberland Island fire contained, no serious damage

Wes Wolfe
Friday, August 15, 2025
A wildfire that was a concern for weeks on the north end of Cumberland Island is 100% contained, without damage to structures. The wildfire kicked off the weekend of July 19, when strong storms with frequent lightning passed through the area and a lightning strike sparked the blaze.
A Little Free Library is located at Woodbine Pharmacy. From left are Janet Heath, Colleen Weinkle, Mickey Silva, Crissy Carter and Ken Duke.

A Little Free Library is located at Woodbine Pharmacy. From left are Janet Heath, Colleen Weinkle, Mickey Silva, Crissy Carter and Ken Duke.

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Woodbine adds two new free libraries

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Literacy, Education, Arts, Development (LEAD) Woodbine Partners installed two more little free libraries in Woodbine, one at the Woodbine Pharmacy and one at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park on 15th Street. These join little free libraries at Harrietts Bluff Park, Mary B.