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A fire last week at David L. Rainer Elementary School resulted in eight classrooms being inoperable on the first day of school Wednesday.

A fire last week at David L. Rainer Elementary School resulted in eight classrooms being inoperable on the first day of school Wednesday.

David L. Rainer Elementary School fire closes wing

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, August 10, 2026
Camden County Schools students returned to class Wednesday morning, but at one elementary school, the first day of school started with eight fewer classrooms.A fire Tuesday, July 28, at David L. Rainer Elementary School in one classroom forced the school system to start the year off without one...
Camden County’s William “Bill” Gross, center, was recently honored with the Georgia Cities Foundation Renaissance Award at the Georgia Municipal Association’s Annual Convention in Savannah.

Camden County’s William “Bill” Gross, center, was recently honored with the Georgia Cities Foundation Renaissance Award at the Georgia Municipal Association’s Annual Convention in Savannah.

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Gross receives Georgia Cities Foundation honor for development efforts

News Staff
Monday, August 10, 2026
The Georgia Cities Foundation honored Camden County’s William “Bill” H. Gross with the 2026 Renaissance Award during the Georgia Municipal Association’s Annual Convention in Savannah, recognizing his decades of leadership and contributions to downtown revitalization, historic preservation and...
Saltwater Performing Art’s Encore Troupe will perform “Come From Away” from Aug. 14-23 with a special memorial performance Sept. 11. Cast members, front row, from left are Johnny Mandt, Rachel Wise, Ken Johnson and Chance Davis. Middle row: Renee Lacroix, Ebony Hoggard, Steven Jones, Louis Vallejo, Rachel Kelsey, Katie Bullock and Chrissy Stone. Back row: Erik Nesteruk. Not pictured: Damian Vallejo and Aury Dunlap.

Saltwater Performing Art’s Encore Troupe will perform “Come From Away” from Aug. 14-23 with a special memorial performance Sept. 11. Cast members, front row, from left are Johnny Mandt, Rachel Wise, Ken Johnson and Chance Davis. Middle row: Renee Lacroix, Ebony Hoggard, Steven Jones, Louis Vallejo, Rachel Kelsey, Katie Bullock and Chrissy Stone. Back row: Erik Nesteruk. Not pictured: Damian Vallejo and Aury Dunlap.

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Saltwater Performing Arts to perform ‘Come From Away’

News Staff
Monday, August 10, 2026
Saltwater Performing Arts Theatre Company’s Encore Musical Troupe will bring the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical “Come From Away” to the local stage Aug. 14-23 at the Saltwater Performing Arts Center, 117 City Smitty Drive in St. Marys.A special memorial performance is also scheduled for...
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Tribune & Georgian launches digital marketing agency

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The Tribune & Georgian, a newspaper that has served the Camden County community since 1894, is launching a new, full-service digital marketing agency – T&G Digital Solutions.The marketing agency is designed to work in tandem with the Tribune & Georgian newspaper to offer local businesses digital...
The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia transits the East River on Monday as she returns to her homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia transits the East River on Monday as she returns to her homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

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Final Arrival

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, July 30, 2026
The USS Georgia – an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine – returned from a mission for the final time Monday.According to a social media post from Submarine Group Ten, the USS Georgia will officially begin her “inactivation process” on Friday after 42 years of service.The USS Georgia was...
The Camden County Joint Development Authority has selected CBRE to serve as the broker for marketing and developer selection of the former Gilman Paper Plant property.

The Camden County Joint Development Authority has selected CBRE to serve as the broker for marketing and developer selection of the former Gilman Paper Plant property.

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JDA selects brokerage firm for project for former paper mill site

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, July 30, 2026
The Camden County Joint Development Authority (JDA) selected a broker and adviser for the much ballyhooed former Gilman Paper Company project.Last week, the JDA, the county’s lead economic development agency, announced CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm,...
The Okefenokee Swamp earned World Heritage site status, which should bring more international attention on the refuge.

The Okefenokee Swamp earned World Heritage site status, which should bring more international attention on the refuge.

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International treasure

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Ty TagamiCapitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — Fresh off the world stage with the departure of FIFA World Cup fans, Georgia is back in the limelight with the listing of the Okefenokee Swamp as an international treasure.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced...
A total of 26 students completed a full marathon throughout the school year as part of the running club.

A total of 26 students completed a full marathon throughout the school year as part of the running club.

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Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School running club gears up for another year

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
As the new school year approaches, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School’s Running Club is gearing up to celebrate its third year of inspiring students to stay active, build confidence and set personal goals.