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St. Marys City Council OKs culvert upgrades

Wes Wolfe
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Stormwater management in a marshy, coastal environment is no small topic, as any property owner will tell you when they suddenly have a pond on their property following a storm, or when the property repeatedly floods, like in downtown St. Marys. The St.
Camden Miracle Field representatives Amy Thompson, board member; Dillon Lacoste, board president; Madison Zapf, board member; Trish Fredricks, board treasurer; volunteer buddies, Ian Fredericks and Keni Hillard; and players, Americas Thompson and  Lisse “The Entertainer” Nettles with Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Vice President and Administrator Glenn Gann and Camden Campus Medical Staff Chief Dr. Janise H. Whitesell celebrate a charitable donation.

Camden Miracle Field representatives Amy Thompson, board member; Dillon Lacoste, board president; Madison Zapf, board member; Trish Fredricks, board treasurer; volunteer buddies, Ian Fredericks and Keni Hillard; and players, Americas Thompson and  Lisse “The Entertainer” Nettles with Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Vice President and Administrator Glenn Gann and Camden Campus Medical Staff Chief Dr. Janise H. Whitesell celebrate a charitable donation.

Hospital celebrates National Doctors’ Day with donation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
In honor of National Doctors’ Day, Southeast Georgia Health System gave its more than 300 physicians the star treatment, rolling out the red carpet at its multiple facilities across southeast Georgia.
Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in Camden County in 2024.

Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in Camden County in 2024.

County: Take action to prepare for hurricanes

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The National Weather Service (NWS) designated the week of May 4-10 as Hurricane Preparedness Week. In response, the Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is urging residents to take proactive steps to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1.
Ameris Bank Market President J. Brad Danowski, from left, Southeast Georgia Health System Interim President and CEO/Chief Legal Officer Christy Jordan, Ameris Bank Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager Shannon Yonce and Ameris Bank Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending Donna Gowen Poe celebrate a $200,000 Georgia HEART contribution to the hospital.

Ameris Bank Market President J. Brad Danowski, from left, Southeast Georgia Health System Interim President and CEO/Chief Legal Officer Christy Jordan, Ameris Bank Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager Shannon Yonce and Ameris Bank Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending Donna Gowen Poe celebrate a $200,000 Georgia HEART contribution to the hospital.

Bank supports hospital with $200K contribution

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Ameris Bank representatives recently presented Southeast Georgia Health System with a $200,000 check to benefit the Camden Campus through the Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) Hospital Program.
Winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s awards were, front row, from left, Mary Lee Clark Elementary’s Libby Bubp, Sugarmill Elementary’s Silje Sherven, Crooked River Elementary’s Charlotte Cimaglia and Matilda Harris Elementary’s Evangeline Everett. Back row: Earl of Camden’s Ardith Sweatt, Camden County High School JROTC’s Brooke Salazar, David L. Rainer Elementary’s Kinley Wilson, Woodbine Elementary’s Charlotte Horn, St. Marys Middle School’s Windsor Lane Weaver, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary

Winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s awards were, front row, from left, Mary Lee Clark Elementary’s Libby Bubp, Sugarmill Elementary’s Silje Sherven, Crooked River Elementary’s Charlotte Cimaglia and Matilda Harris Elementary’s Evangeline Everett. Back row: Earl of Camden’s Ardith Sweatt, Camden County High School JROTC’s Brooke Salazar, David L. Rainer Elementary’s Kinley Wilson, Woodbine Elementary’s Charlotte Horn, St. Marys Middle School’s Windsor Lane Weaver, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary

DAR’s Earl of Camden chapter honors local students

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Earl of Camden chapter recently hosted a ceremony honoring students for Youth Leadership, Good Citizenship and JROTC awards.

Wishes come true with Saltwater’s ‘Aladdin Jr.’

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” is playing at Pigmental Studio from Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18. Performed by Saltwater Performing Arts’ Junior Troupe, the 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1992 Disney film and the 2014 Broadway adaptation.
Maylee Knight, from left, Soren Lang, Mackenzie Porzio, Matthias Purslow, Asokha Tyson, Teagan Neal and Adalyn Fields won first place and the Judges Choice award titled, “Blossoming Ballet Dancers.”

Maylee Knight, from left, Soren Lang, Mackenzie Porzio, Matthias Purslow, Asokha Tyson, Teagan Neal and Adalyn Fields won first place and the Judges Choice award titled, “Blossoming Ballet Dancers.”

Camden dancers compete in Augusta competition

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Lisa Allen’s Dance Works’ Dazzlers competitive dance team recently dazzled the stage at the Ignite competition in Augusta, bringing home an incredible haul of awards.

Brunswick DA seeks $1M+ from Camden commissioners for new jobs

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Amid ongoing questions about money management within the Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, the district attorney, Keith Higgins, came to the Camden County Board of Commissioners this week seeking more than $1 million to dramatically staff up the DA’s Camden County office, among...