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Legislators look into state resiliency ahead of session

Wes Wolfe
Monday, December 30, 2024
Georgia’s annual bouts with natural disasters, both on the coast and across inland counties, have state legislators once again taking a magnifying glass to Georgia’s resiliency operations – what’s going right and what can be improved – before the regular session starts Jan. 13.
Southeast Georgia Health System’s Camden Campus underwent renovations recently to offer a more patient-friendly environment.

Southeast Georgia Health System’s Camden Campus underwent renovations recently to offer a more patient-friendly environment.

Local hospital completes renovation

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
If you find yourself in the Emergency Care Center (ECC) at Southeast Georgia Health System’s Camden Campus and notice shorter wait times and a more efficient, pleasant experience, thank the ECC staff and a volunteer.
An Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) enters the Trident Refit Facility Dry Dock for a repair and maintenance period. The dry dock is one of the largest covered dry docks in the world.

An Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) enters the Trident Refit Facility Dry Dock for a repair and maintenance period. The dry dock is one of the largest covered dry docks in the world.

Federal funding

Wes Wolfe
Friday, December 27, 2024
While Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff’s bill on funding for the Trident Refit Facility expansion at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay didn’t receive a vote on its own, the legislation became included in the annual defense budget bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act.

Carter makes late push for antisemitism legislation

Wes Wolfe
Friday, December 27, 2024
With the rise of assaults to Jews over the past year and attacks on houses of worship, Congress recently passed a spending bill reauthorizing giving $2 million annually to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for antisemitism education. Rep.
The third North Atlantic right whale calf born of the 2024-2025 season swims off the coast of Virginia next to its mother, whale No. 4540.

The third North Atlantic right whale calf born of the 2024-2025 season swims off the coast of Virginia next to its mother, whale No. 4540.

Third calf born, three whales entangled

Wes Wolfe
Friday, December 27, 2024
The dire circumstances North Atlantic right whales face remain front and center as the year comes to a close, despite the announcement of the birth of season’s third calf. Last week, a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute team spotted right whale No.
The Camden County Board of Commissioners Facilities Maintenance Department was named Department of the Year by county leaders.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners Facilities Maintenance Department was named Department of the Year by county leaders.

Camden County employees honored for achievement, years of service

News Staff
Friday, December 27, 2024
Camden County Employees were recognized for their years of service at a ceremony Thursday, Dec. 12, that also included the announcement of the Employee of the Year and Department of the Year.
Summer Sullivan, center, was awarded the Employee of the Quarter for her work in the Camden County Tax Assessors Office.

Summer Sullivan, center, was awarded the Employee of the Quarter for her work in the Camden County Tax Assessors Office.

Sullivan recognized as employee of the quarter

News Staff
Friday, December 27, 2024
At its regular meeting Dec. 10, the Camden County Board of Commissioners honored Summer Sullivan of the Camden County Tax Assessors Office by naming her the Employee of the Quarter. This recognition highlights Sullivan’s contributions to Camden County.
St. Marys Submarine Museum Executive Director Keith Post, rear, and retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Bob Dickman lay a wreath in the St. Marys River.

St. Marys Submarine Museum Executive Director Keith Post, rear, and retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Bob Dickman lay a wreath in the St. Marys River.

Honoring service

Andy Diffenderfer
Friday, December 20, 2024
As part of the nationwide Wreaths Across America effort, a special ceremony was held last Saturday in St. Marys to commemorate service members who have died serving our country. At Howard Gilman Memorial Park, retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Bob Dickman and Keith Post, executive director of the St.
Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland City Hall

City of Kingsland sets utilities damage penalties

Wes Wolfe
Friday, December 20, 2024
Three times over the span of a few weeks, contractors working in Kingsland damaged two water lines and a sewer line. This week, the Kingsland City Council voted to set standards for contractors working near utilities and next steps should that work damage city infrastructure.