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The College of Coastal Georgia’s nursing program recently received Continuing Accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

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College of Coastal Georgia earns nursing program accreditation

News Staff

Thursday, November 14, 2024

The College of Coastal Georgia’s School of Nursing and Health Science announced its Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs once again earned Continuing Accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Campaign signs were everywhere the last couple of months in anticipation of the 2024 election.

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Camden decides

Scott J. Bryan

Saturday, November 9, 2024

There’s a new sheriff in town. Camden County overwhelmingly voted to install Republican Kevin Chaney as the next sheriff Tuesday night during the general election.

Camden County Board of Commissioners

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Camden County lowers rate of millage

Scott J. Bryan

Saturday, November 9, 2024

The Camden County Board of Commissioners on Monday lowered its millage rate for the fourth year, but some residents may pay more in taxes due to property assessment increases. Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve a 12.

St. Marys City Hall

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St. Marys City Council OKs new health insurance provider

Scott J. Bryan

Saturday, November 9, 2024

The city of St. Marys dodged a huge financial bullet with a new health insurance plan it approved Monday night. Because of “unfavorable claims last year,” according to city Human Resources Director Donna Larsen, the city was facing a 32.

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying this suspect.

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Sheriff’s office seeks help in investigation

Scott J. Bryan

Saturday, November 9, 2024

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help in identifying a fraud suspect. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, the suspect claimed to be an FBI agent investigating identity fraud.

Election Day is Tuesday.

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Election day drawing near in Camden

News Staff

Friday, November 1, 2024

Nearly 42% of active Camden County voters have cast ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election, according to data provided by the Camden County Supervisor of Elections Office. Through Oct. 28, 14,576 voters have taken advantage of 13 advance voting days. Advance voting began Oct.

Kingsland City Hall

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Kingsland approves slight tax decrease

Scott J. Bryan

Friday, November 1, 2024

Kingsland City Council lowered taxes for its residents Monday night – barely. The city’s leaders approved a 5.590 millage rate, which is a reduction from the previous year’s 6.100 millage rate.

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Investor buys up St. Marys waterfront properties

Scott J. Bryan

Friday, November 1, 2024

Several downtown St. Marys properties were recently purchased by a group connected to the billionaire co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and CEO of Guggenheim Partners, an investment firm. According to court records, the properties recently purchased are 106 and 108 St. Marys St. and 111 E. St.

North Atlantic right whale Legato and calf swim off the coast of Jekyll Island on Jan. 11. A new report indicates right whale numbers slowly increased in 2023.

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No joy yet as North Atlantic right whale numbers increase

Wes Wolfe

Thursday, October 24, 2024

It’s better than the alternative — a group of marine scientists released their latest estimate of the North Atlantic right whale population, showing growth from around 358 whales in 2020 to around 372 in 2023.

St. Marys City Hall

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St. Marys City Council approves training, travel policies

Wes Wolfe

Thursday, October 24, 2024

The conclusion arrived this week from what started in September as a relatively long and tense discussion on the use of St. Marys city funds for travel and training purposes by city officials. However, what started with a lot of talk ended rather quietly as the St.