Local

Vernon Higgins, right, accompanied by Michelle Massey, read General Order No. 3, issued June 19, 1865, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas.

Vernon Higgins, right, accompanied by Michelle Massey, read General Order No. 3, issued June 19, 1865, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas.

Celebrating history

Andy Diffenderfer
Friday, June 21, 2024
Juneteenth festival celebrants last Saturday in Woodbine were energized by inspirational messages of unity through music, the written word and historical lessons.
Cmdr. David Burke, deputy commodore, Submarine Squadron 20, right, awards Cmdr. Steven Dykstra the Meritorious Service Medal before relinquishing command of Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (Blue) to Cmdr. Robert Moreno, during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Cmdr. David Burke, deputy commodore, Submarine Squadron 20, right, awards Cmdr. Steven Dykstra the Meritorious Service Medal before relinquishing command of Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (Blue) to Cmdr. Robert Moreno, during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Wyoming Blue welcomes new commanding officer

News Staff
Friday, June 21, 2024
Travis Alston U.S. Navy Cmdr. Steven Dykstra relinquished command of Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (Blue) to Cmdr. Robert Moreno, during a change of command ceremony May 31 aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Cmdr.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, right, presents Camden County Election Supervisor Shannon Nettles with the EAGLE Award.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, right, presents Camden County Election Supervisor Shannon Nettles with the EAGLE Award.

Election award

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger visited Camden County June 5 to recognize Camden County Elections and Registration as an EAGLE Award Recipient.
Camden County Schools

Camden County Schools

Parent opposes Christian material at public schools

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 13, 2024
On Tuesday evening at a Camden County Schools Board of Education meeting, a St. Marys parent spoke against religious literature being distributed to elementary school students. Erin DeLong said she was visiting her child at St.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

City of St. Marys paves way for new RV park

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, June 13, 2024
A new RV park for St. Marys is closer to reality following the City Council’s recent unanimous vote granting a rezoning request for an area along Beverly Street and Sandhill Road. The park developer estimates the development would generate around $350,000-$500,000 annually in city taxes.