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Candidates sparred during a recent forum ahead of the May 21 Primary election.

Candidates sparred during a recent forum ahead of the May 21 Primary election.

GOP commission candidates define office in forum

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The late 1990s comedy film “Office Space” contains an existential line of dialogue that can apply to many jobs: “What would you say you do here?
State Rep. Steven Sainz speaks last week during a bill signing led by Gov. Brian Kemp.

State Rep. Steven Sainz speaks last week during a bill signing led by Gov. Brian Kemp.

Kemp signs low-interest redevelopment loan bill

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law recently a bill that even its sponsor notes is rather complex, but its supporters hope will mean entities looking to redevelop properties in smaller towns can receive a low-interest helping hand.
“Southern Fried Nuptials” is a comedy coming to St. Marys Little Theatre from May 17-26.

“Southern Fried Nuptials” is a comedy coming to St. Marys Little Theatre from May 17-26.

Southern ‘Fried’ entertainment returns to St. Marys

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Hold onto your hats! We are once again back at the Frye family home in New Edinburgh, Miss. This time it is for a more joyous occasion, a wedding. If you saw St. Marys Little Theatre’s production of “Southern Fried Funeral” last year, you know the Frye family does not exactly function normally!
St. Marys Garden Club members recently participated in a spring cleanup day at the St. Marys Senior Center.

St. Marys Garden Club members recently participated in a spring cleanup day at the St. Marys Senior Center.

April showers bring May flowers

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Isabella Kicklighter Tribune & Georgian   May is the time of year when the sun begins to warm up the outside and gardens begin to fill with blooming, colorful flowers for all to enjoy. The St.
Cast members in “Finding Nemo Jr.” include, front row, from left, Abigail Henry, Evelyn Rose McKinney, Grayson Groth, Emily Hobbs, Jewel McIlrath, Jathan Simmons, Daniel Champeau, Scarlett Rain, Tristan Birt, Molly Day, Walker Brown and Britton Wise. Second Row: Harper Conrad, Quinn Leavy, Arabelle Duncan, Alice Mareck, Warren Udy, Taylor Day, Ivy Freeman, Zoey Marshall, Willow Swanson, Talitha Meyer and Liam Garrett. Third Row: Madison Watkins, Brantley Betchel, Bree Humphries, Karionna Samson, Emma Blair,

Cast members in “Finding Nemo Jr.” include, front row, from left, Abigail Henry, Evelyn Rose McKinney, Grayson Groth, Emily Hobbs, Jewel McIlrath, Jathan Simmons, Daniel Champeau, Scarlett Rain, Tristan Birt, Molly Day, Walker Brown and Britton Wise. Second Row: Harper Conrad, Quinn Leavy, Arabelle Duncan, Alice Mareck, Warren Udy, Taylor Day, Ivy Freeman, Zoey Marshall, Willow Swanson, Talitha Meyer and Liam Garrett. Third Row: Madison Watkins, Brantley Betchel, Bree Humphries, Karionna Samson, Emma Blair,

Just keep swimming with Saltwater’s ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Saltwater Performing Arts Junior Troupe presents Disney and Pixar’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” at St. Marys Elementary School from May 10-19. The charming 60-minute musical, designed for school-aged performers, is based on the beloved 2003 Pixar film, “Finding Nemo.
Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland sends opioid settlement funds to drug court

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, May 2, 2024
With efficiency and not much discussion, the Kingsland City Council sped through its agenda in its April 22 meeting, and among other topics unanimously approved allocating the city’s opioid settlement dollars to the Brunswick Judicial Circuit Drug Court Program. Superior Court Judge Stephen D.
Camden County’s Petie Kemp, center, was honored by the Camden County Board of Commissioners as its employee of the quarter.

Camden County’s Petie Kemp, center, was honored by the Camden County Board of Commissioners as its employee of the quarter.

Kemp earns county employee honor

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
During the regular meeting April 16, the Camden County Board of Commissioners honored Ernest “Petie” Kemp of the Planning and Development Department, naming him the Employee of the Quarter.
The Camden County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) staff Sadie’s Closet, a resource for students in need.

The Camden County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) staff Sadie’s Closet, a resource for students in need.

Sadie’s Closet impacts community

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The motto of Camden County High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is, “Lead from the heart, and people will follow.” What better way for youth to learn about giving than through a community service project at Camden County High School.
Camden County Sheriff Republican candidates James Kevin Chaney, left, and Trevor Readdick faced off during a candidate forum Tuesday at the Camden County Recreation Center.

Camden County Sheriff Republican candidates James Kevin Chaney, left, and Trevor Readdick faced off during a candidate forum Tuesday at the Camden County Recreation Center.

GOP sheriff candidates talk jail, leadership, experience

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The two Republican candidates vying to serve as Camden County’s sheriff offered their thoughts on the top law enforcement position Tuesday during a candidate forum sponsored by Camden Votes at the Camden County Recreation Center. Kingsland Police Department Capt.