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St. Marys lands grant for ‘Spine’ flood mitigation efforts

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Christmas came early for dozens of coastal resiliency projects this year, with St. Marys getting in on the action to the tune of $517,500 to restore a former coastal marsh area and an estuary habitat, along with the creation of a downtown wetland park known as “the Spine.
The Kiwanis Club of St. Marys recently donated dictionaries to third- and fifth-graders at five Camden County elementary schools.

The Kiwanis Club of St. Marys recently donated dictionaries to third- and fifth-graders at five Camden County elementary schools.

Club donates dictionaries to local schools

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Third- and fifth-graders in five Camden County elementary schools experienced the thrill of opening their own dictionaries recently, dictionaries that the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys awarded them as part of the Dictionary Project.
The Robert S. Abbott Race Unity Institute and Women United International provided pajamas and books for 87 children enrolled in the Camden Head Start program in Woodbine.

The Robert S. Abbott Race Unity Institute and Women United International provided pajamas and books for 87 children enrolled in the Camden Head Start program in Woodbine.

Organizations spread joy at Head Start program in Woodbine

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The Robert S. Abbott Race Unity Institute, headquartered in Glynn County, and Women United International, headquartered in Camden County, joined forces to provide a Bedtime Bag filled with a pair of pajamas and a book for 87 children of the Camden Head Start program in Woodbine.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened Tuesday in Kingsland.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened Tuesday in Kingsland.

New burger, custard joint opens in Kingsland

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant concept, opened Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 1321 Ga. Highway 40 in Kingsland.

Hospital names Daisy Award winner

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses to registered nurse Leah Geedy in recognition of the kindness and compassion she provides to her patients.

BIG CITY MARCH

Andy Diffenderfer
Friday, December 15, 2023
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an event many look forward to either attending or watching on television, and a Camden County High band student was part of the musical festivities in New York City.
Camden County is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from a national cellphone carrier for park improvements at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park. On Tuesday afternoon, county leaders celebrated the grant with a short ceremony at the Woodbine park. The $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant will “enhance Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park by adding new playground equipment to improve community health and wellness and overall quality of life.” Later that day, county commissioners voted unanimously to accept the grant and mat

Camden County is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from a national cellphone carrier for park improvements at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park. On Tuesday afternoon, county leaders celebrated the grant with a short ceremony at the Woodbine park. The $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant will “enhance Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park by adding new playground equipment to improve community health and wellness and overall quality of life.” Later that day, county commissioners voted unanimously to accept the grant and mat

County lands $50K grant for park upgrade

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, December 15, 2023
Camden County is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from a national cellphone carrier for park improvements at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park. On Tuesday afternoon, county leaders celebrated the grant with a short ceremony at the Woodbine park.
Cast members for “Elf the Musical” include, front row, from left, Emmalyn Cutler, Alice Marek, Robert Jones, Sadie Andrews and Ashton Harvey. Middle row: Samantha Anderson, Carson Jones, Desiree Williams, Lorelai Bryan and Elizabeth Vail. Back row: Landon Bryan, Caleb Bryan, Chris Kessler, Elisha Cauthen, Paul Rogers, Irie Williams, Reese Andrews, Katelyn Eby, Camille Wilburn, Steven Jones, Victoria Bettinger and Elijah Kessler.

Cast members for “Elf the Musical” include, front row, from left, Emmalyn Cutler, Alice Marek, Robert Jones, Sadie Andrews and Ashton Harvey. Middle row: Samantha Anderson, Carson Jones, Desiree Williams, Lorelai Bryan and Elizabeth Vail. Back row: Landon Bryan, Caleb Bryan, Chris Kessler, Elisha Cauthen, Paul Rogers, Irie Williams, Reese Andrews, Katelyn Eby, Camille Wilburn, Steven Jones, Victoria Bettinger and Elijah Kessler.

Saltwater Performing Arts’ ‘Elf the Musical’ opens Thursday

News Staff
Friday, December 15, 2023
Saltwater Performing Arts will present the heartwarming holiday classic, “Elf the Musical,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Theatre by the Trax. “Elf the Musical” is based on the beloved 2003 movie.