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Representatives from local partner agencies gathered at the Camden County Public Library in Kingsland to plant pinwheels in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month and the importance of supporting children and families.

Representatives from local partner agencies gathered at the Camden County Public Library in Kingsland to plant pinwheels in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month and the importance of supporting children and families.

Agencies unite for Child Abuse Prevention Month

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) hosted a pinwheel ceremony Friday at the Camden County Public Library in Kingsland, bringing together local agencies from across Camden County.
The former Camden County Health Department building, 905 Dilworth St. in St. Marys, is now owned by the city of St. Marys after a unanimous vote Monday during a City Council meeting.

The former Camden County Health Department building, 905 Dilworth St. in St. Marys, is now owned by the city of St. Marys after a unanimous vote Monday during a City Council meeting.

CITY’S NEW ADDITION

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, April 13, 2026
St. Marys is the new owner of an old building. On Monday night, St. Marys City Council unanimously approved accepting the former Camden County Health Department building, 905 Dilworth St. in St. Marys. The 5,418-square-foot building sits on 1.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Council unanimously approves new fee

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, April 13, 2026
St. Marys residences, businesses, churches and governmental structures – including the city’s own buildings – will begin paying a stormwater utility fee. St. Marys City Council unanimously approved the fee Monday evening during its regular meeting.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County commissioners nix future airport project

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, April 13, 2026
A future replacement airport in Camden County is no longer cleared for takeoff. On Tuesday evening, the Camden County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to formally withdraw the county’s efforts to build a general aviation airport. Commissioner Ben Casey opposed the decision.
The Camden County High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter won the Georgia Gold Chapter of the Year honor for the fourth consecutive year.

The Camden County High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter won the Georgia Gold Chapter of the Year honor for the fourth consecutive year.

Golden performance

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Camden County High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter posted another golden effort statewide. Led by sponsor Tiffany Gibson, the high school FBLA club earned the designation of Georgia Gold Chapter of the Year for the fourth consecutive year.
Shawn Jerome Keaton

Shawn Jerome Keaton

Kingsland Police Department arrest robbery suspect

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, April 2, 2026
A 55-year-old Kingsland man is behind bars after law enforcement officials said he committed two robberies, according to a news release from the Kingsland Police Department (KPD). Shawn Jerome Keaton was booked into the Camden County Jail at 4:53 p.m. Tuesday, March 31.
Camden County High School SkillsUSA and FFA members partnered for a Day of Service at the Woodbine Senior Center on March 18.

Camden County High School SkillsUSA and FFA members partnered for a Day of Service at the Woodbine Senior Center on March 18.

CCHS students partner to revitalize senior center

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Students from Camden County’s SkillsUSA and FFA chapters joined forces for a Day of Service, launching the revitalization of the Woodbine Senior Center courtyard as part of the Georgia Department of Education’s statewide initiative.
The mascot of the Camden County Audubon Society’s annual festival, the wood stork, is a common sight in coastal Georgia and hundreds of them nest right here in Camden.

The mascot of the Camden County Audubon Society’s annual festival, the wood stork, is a common sight in coastal Georgia and hundreds of them nest right here in Camden.

Annual Wood Stork Birding Festival set for April 11

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Camden County Audubon Society will present its third annual Wood Stork Birding Festival from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at St. Marys Middle School. The festival will again host the popular live Birds of Prey show by Georgia Southern University’s Center for Wildlife Education from 11 a.m.