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Scott J. Bryan
A longtime Camden County educator will lead a new school district starting in June.
On Monday, Camden County Schools Director of Human Resources Heath Heron was appointed the new school superintendent of Berrien County Schools, effective June 1.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Kingsland City Council OKs rezoning for funeral home
Wes Wolfe
A rezoning request on behalf of a Kingsland funeral home ran into opposition, with speakers arguing the plans run afoul of zoning work meant to enhance the downtown area, but the Kingsland City Council voted to go along with the rezoning, albeit with a condition.
Quinton Douglas, with Q.L.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Saltwater Performing Arts’ “My Fair Lady” ensemble members rehearse a number with visiting guest director and Broadway actor Colin Anderson.
Saltwater Performing Arts presents ‘My Fair Lady’
News Staff
Step into the elegance and charm of Edwardian London as Saltwater Performing Arts award-winning Mainstage Troupe presents the beloved musical, “My Fair Lady,” opening Friday, April 25, and running for two enchanting weekends.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Gilligan’s Island killers sentenced to life in prison
Scott J. Bryan
Two Camden County men were convicted of murder April 2, according to a news release from the Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
St. Marys takes first step toward ferry
Wes Wolfe
Slightly more than a century ago, vessels going from Fernandina Beach to St. Marys may be suspected of running booze across state lines. Commerce is still at the heart of another proposal to connect the coastal cities, as the city council seeks a new ferry service.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Weddings at Orange Hall to fund facility’s preservation
Wes Wolfe
The Orange Hall Gilman Cultural Center projects the appearance of a wedding venue in a Hallmark film, and soon nuptials at the historic property will provide means for its preservation.
Friday, April 11, 2025
St. Marys planners prep to take on Midtown
Wes Wolfe
With efforts carrying out St. Marys’ 2017 master plan winding down, city officials and staff within the Code Compliance and Community Development departments are behind an idea to scrap the idea of a new master plan, and instead put their effort specifically toward Midtown revitalization.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Two Kings Bay Trident Refit Facility apprentices work to set up scaffolding to support repair work on submarines.
New recruits
Wes Wolfe
It’s no secret that good, well-paying jobs with job security lie just beyond the gates at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, but that’s not enough to bring in the number of workers needed to repair and enhance American and British nuclear submarines.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Commissioners to seek DA audit
Wes Wolfe
County commissioners throughout the Brunswick Judicial Circuit are pooling money to conduct an audit of the circuit’s district attorney’s office, which is and has been beset with a budget crisis that District Attorney Keith Higgins lays at the feet of previous District Attorney Jackie Johnson and...
Friday, April 4, 2025
Sainz bill on vets’ retirement income clears state Legislature
Wes Wolfe
The state House of Representatives agreed to the Senate amendment to Rep. Steven Sainz’s veteran retirement income taxation bill, which sends it to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for a signature.
Friday, April 4, 2025