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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.

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Wyoming Blue welcomes new commanding officer

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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.

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Election award

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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

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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

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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.
Capt. Gabriel A. Anseeuw, right, relinquishes command of Submarine Squadron Sixteen to Capt. Eric Cole, left, during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Capt. Gabriel A. Anseeuw, right, relinquishes command of Submarine Squadron Sixteen to Capt. Eric Cole, left, during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

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Cole takes helm of Submarine Squadron Sixteen

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
Travis Alston U.S. Navy   Capt. Gabriel A. Anseeuw relinquished command of Submarine Squadron Sixteen to Capt. Eric Cole on May 23 during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Submarine Group Ten Commander Rear Adm. Robert E. “Bob” Wirth presided over the ceremony.

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Mayor says he won’t run for re-election

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, June 10, 2024
St. Marys Mayor John Morrissey announced this week he is not running for a fourth term as the city’s top politico. Morrissey, a Charleston, S.C., native, was first elected mayor in 2013 after one term as a city councilman. He was most recently re-elected in 2020 with 52.
Coast Guard members salute during the playing of the national anthem during a decommissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutters Sea Dog and Sea Dragon in St. Marys.

Coast Guard members salute during the playing of the national anthem during a decommissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutters Sea Dog and Sea Dragon in St. Marys.

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Cutters Sea Dog, Sea Dragon decommissioned

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Monday, June 10, 2024
Ryan Dickson U.S. Coast Guard The Coast Guard decommissioned the U.S. Coast Guard cutters Sea Dog (WPB 87373) and Sea Dragon (WPB 87367) on May 29 during a ceremony in St. Marys. Coast Guard District Seven Commander Rear Adm. Douglas M.