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Camden County High School’s SkillsUSA team recently competed in the AGC Skills Challenge in Statesboro.

Camden County High School’s SkillsUSA team recently competed in the AGC Skills Challenge in Statesboro.

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CCHS SkillsUSA team triumphs at challenge

News Staff
Monday, November 25, 2024
The Camden County High School SkillsUSA team delivered an exceptional performance at the AGC Skills Challenge in Statesboro, clinching the gold cup for best high school overall. This group of competitors showcased their skills and dedication across various categories.
The city of St. Marys recently received the Outstanding Streetscape Revitalization Grand Award for 2024 for its Median Streetscape Pilot Project. From left are Georgia Tree Council President Robert Seamans, St. Marys Tree Board Chairwoman Christine Adamow and Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo.

The city of St. Marys recently received the Outstanding Streetscape Revitalization Grand Award for 2024 for its Median Streetscape Pilot Project. From left are Georgia Tree Council President Robert Seamans, St. Marys Tree Board Chairwoman Christine Adamow and Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo.

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St. Marys receives streetscape grant award from Georgia Tree Council

News Staff
Monday, November 25, 2024
The Georgia Tree Council, a nonprofit organization with the mission of sustaining Georgia’s green legacy by partnering with individuals, organizations and communities in raising awareness toward improving and maintaining Georgia’s community forests, presented its 2024 Excellence in Urban Forestry...
A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit on behalf of Cumberland Island horses. (Jay Smith | Special to the Tribune & Georgian)

A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit on behalf of Cumberland Island horses. (Jay Smith | Special to the Tribune & Georgian)

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Judge dismisses complaint brought on behalf of horses

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, November 14, 2024
While horses on Cumberland Island date back more than 400 years, the present population is both feral and, in large part, starving. They’re also causing environmental damage to the island.
Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland City Hall

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Kingsland handles water main damage

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, November 14, 2024
About 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, a contractor working on laying a fiber utility line along Satilla Street in Kingsland bored through a city water line, leading to a temporary suspension of water service and a boil water advisory for the city.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

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St. Marys eyes rollback millage rate

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, November 14, 2024
St. Marys residents hopeful for a lower tax bill have reason to be optimistic as City Council voted to advertise the rollback millage rate of 5.439 for the fiscal year. That goes against the city staff recommendation of 5.
Robust voter turnout, smooth voting for Camden County

Robust voter turnout, smooth voting for Camden County

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Robust voter turnout, smooth voting for Camden County

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Following an election that Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said shocked some people because of how well counties and the state handled record turnout and quick vote counting, the process was relatively quick and easy in Camden County, as well.
The College of Coastal Georgia’s nursing program recently received Continuing Accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

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.

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

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

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.