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PRAISE Act passes House committee

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 8, 2024
A bill prohibiting the state or a local government from ordering the closure of houses of worship during a viral outbreak cleared its state House of Representatives committee last week, and awaits scheduling for consideration by the full House.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County commissioners accept $3 million solid waste loan

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 8, 2024
It was a calm night for Camden County commissioners as one commissioner, District 3’s Trevor Readdick, wasn’t in attendance and the others dealt with a light agenda at their most recent meeting, with the biggest decision coming at the end, accepting the $3 million solid waste loan from the Georgia...
Kyle Rapp, from left, Ashton Blyler and Amanda Blyler participate in preparation for the Rotary Club of Camden County’s Fill the Bag food drive.

Kyle Rapp, from left, Ashton Blyler and Amanda Blyler participate in preparation for the Rotary Club of Camden County’s Fill the Bag food drive.

Rotary Club of Camden County launches food drive

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Rotary Club of Camden County launched its Fill the Bag food drive in collaboration with The Salvation Army of St. Marys’ food pantry. The campaign started with a volunteer event at Yankee Pie Apizza, where 3,500 grocery bags were prepared for distribution through today’s Tribune & Georgian.
Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Vice President and Administrator Glenn Gann, left, accepts a $30,000 donation from Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing.

Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Vice President and Administrator Glenn Gann, left, accepts a $30,000 donation from Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing.

Volunteer Services donates $130K to health system

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The year-long fundraising successes of the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Volunteer Services were celebrated during their recent holiday luncheons when they presented donations to hospital leadership.
Camden County Fire Rescue debuted its new truck, Engine 14, in January at Firehouse 5 of of Roberts Path in central Camden County.

Camden County Fire Rescue debuted its new truck, Engine 14, in January at Firehouse 5 of of Roberts Path in central Camden County.

New engine 14 added to county fleet

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Camden County Fire Rescue has added Engine 14, which is now responding to calls from Firehouse 5 off of Roberts Path in central Camden County.
Sen. Mike Hodges, R-Brunswick, explains SB 362, an economic incentives bill limiting business choices for union recognition, to the state Senate Insurance and Labor Committee recently.

Sen. Mike Hodges, R-Brunswick, explains SB 362, an economic incentives bill limiting business choices for union recognition, to the state Senate Insurance and Labor Committee recently.

Bill limiting union representation survives tight Senate vote

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 8, 2024
A proposal limiting how workers can choose union representation advanced through a state Senate committee recently, despite warnings the legislation runs afoul of federal labor law.
State Rep. Steven Sainz

State Rep. Steven Sainz

HOME COOKING

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Cornbread, a favorite throughout Georgia, is indeed a popular bread, but should it be the state’s official bread? A group of state legislators think so, and a bill devoted to that purpose received approval recently in the state House Special Rules Committee, chaired by St. Marys Republican Rep.
City of St. Marys

City of St. Marys

St. Marys secures $1.7 million grant

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The city of St. Marys was recently awarded a $1,735,400 grant to extend the Tabby Trail. The grant comes from the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Fund, which is raised from a sales tax on sporting goods, according to the Capitol Beat News Service Bureau.

Camden County airport triggers dissent

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Big infrastructure plans can encounter notable opposition in rural counties, and the spaceport experience hasn’t helped matters as Camden County seeks to construct a replacement general aviation airport.