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Alex Harrelson is the new facilities maintenance director for the Camden County Board of Commissioners.

Alex Harrelson is the new facilities maintenance director for the Camden County Board of Commissioners.

County taps new facilities maintenance director

News Staff
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The Camden County Board of Commissioners has hired Alex Harrelson as the county’s new facilities maintenance director. In this role, Harrelson is responsible for the repair and maintenance of county buildings and facilities.
Camden County Fire Rescue recently added eight new firefighters after a recruiting class graduated with its Basic Firefighter requirements.

Camden County Fire Rescue recently added eight new firefighters after a recruiting class graduated with its Basic Firefighter requirements.

Eight new firefighters join Camden County Fire Rescue

News Staff
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The Camden County Board of Commissioners announced that members of Recruit Class 2024-19 have completed their Basic Firefighter requirements.
Marines from the Second Force Reconnaissance Company conduct dive operations with Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea in July.

Marines from the Second Force Reconnaissance Company conduct dive operations with Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea in July.

Middle East bound

Wes Wolfe
Monday, August 19, 2024
The guided-missile submarine USS Georgia is on the move as the United States prepares to assist Israel ahead of an expected strike on the country by Iran and its allies.

County attorney appointed by Board of Commissioners

Wes Wolfe
Monday, August 19, 2024
A new person will be Camden County’s legal resource, making sure the Board of Commissioners is dotting its Is and crossing its Ts regarding the law. County Attorney John Myers advised commissioners in late May he would be leaving the position effective Sept.
Nicholas Dewayne Burist

Nicholas Dewayne Burist

Driver on trial accused of wreck causing four deaths

Wes Wolfe
Monday, August 19, 2024
A Camden County jury is hearing the evidence and deciding the fate this week of Nicholas Dewayne Burist, accused of driving a tractor-trailer while inebriated the afternoon of July 1, 2022, leading to disastrous collisions near Exit 1 of Interstate 95, leaving four people dead and several others...
FedEx recently donated an emergency disaster vehicle to the Georgia Division of The Salvation Army.

FedEx recently donated an emergency disaster vehicle to the Georgia Division of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army adds emergency disaster vehicle

News Staff
Monday, August 19, 2024
FedEx has donated an emergency disaster rapid response vehicle to the Georgia Division of The Salvation Army. This  contribution will  enhance The Salvation Army of Georgia’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively to natural disasters and emergencies.
Former state Sen. Sheila McNeill died Monday at the age of 81. McNeill was the former state senator representing Camden County, a business owner and former president of the Navy League.

Former state Sen. Sheila McNeill died Monday at the age of 81. McNeill was the former state senator representing Camden County, a business owner and former president of the Navy League.

‘Consummate public servant’ McNeill dies

Wes Wolfe
Monday, August 12, 2024
Sheila McNeill, the former state senator, Navy League president, beloved friend and leader in Camden County died Monday at the age of 81. “She’ll be missed terribly,” said Mike Hodges, who voters elected to McNeill’s state Senate seat when she decided not to run for re-election.