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St. Marys OKs ARPA funding for city projects

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Dollars received by St. Marys from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act are headed toward their ultimate purpose – providing a hand for necessary municipal projects. The St.
State Sen. Mike Hodges

State Sen. Mike Hodges

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Bill restricting union voting passes state Senate

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Georgia’s attempt at limiting how unions can organize within companies who accepted state economic incentives moved forward recently, but not without significant opposition. SB 362, carried by Sen. Mike Hodges with the support of Gov. Brian Kemp, passed the Senate by a vote of 31-23.

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Mel Brooks comedy comes to Saltwater stage

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Saltwater Performing Arts Encore Troupe presents Mel Brooks classic comedy “The Producers” from Feb. 23-March 4 at the PEMB-USA warehouse, 113 Industrial Drive in St. Marys.
The city of Woodbine recently was named a City of Civility by the Georgia Municipal Association. From left are Georgia Municipal Association Third Vice President Andrea Gibby, Woodbine City Administrator Samantha Young, Woodbine Councilwoman Louise Mitchell, association President Randall Walker, Woodbine Mayor Kizzi Knight and association Executive Director Larry Hanson.

The city of Woodbine recently was named a City of Civility by the Georgia Municipal Association. From left are Georgia Municipal Association Third Vice President Andrea Gibby, Woodbine City Administrator Samantha Young, Woodbine Councilwoman Louise Mitchell, association President Randall Walker, Woodbine Mayor Kizzi Knight and association Executive Director Larry Hanson.

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Woodbine earns GMA’s City of Civility honor

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Woodbine was recognized as a City of Civility by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) at the Cities United Conference luncheon Jan. 28. The city of Woodbine adopted a civility resolution in GMA’s new Embrace Civility program Sept. 21.
Woodbine city Administrator Samantha H. Young recently received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Achievement. From left are Carl Vinson Institute Director of Governmental Training Mara Shaw, Young, Georgia Municipal Association First Vice President Fred Perriman and association Training Board member Linda Davis.

Woodbine city Administrator Samantha H. Young recently received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Achievement. From left are Carl Vinson Institute Director of Governmental Training Mara Shaw, Young, Georgia Municipal Association First Vice President Fred Perriman and association Training Board member Linda Davis.

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Young receives recognition for training accomplishment

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Woodbine City Administrator Samantha H. Young received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Achievement during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Cities United Summit on Jan. 28 in Atlanta. The Harold F.
Amelia Acosta, right, was named the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys STAR Student. With Acosta is her STAR Teacher selection, Kristen Suddath.

Amelia Acosta, right, was named the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys STAR Student. With Acosta is her STAR Teacher selection, Kristen Suddath.

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STAR STUDENT

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Camden County High School’s Amelia Acosta was named the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys STAR Student. As the annual STAR Student, Acosta selected math teacher Kristen Suddath as her STAR Teacher. Suddath taught Acosta for three years and has taught for 18 years, including 15 years in Camden County.

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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

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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.