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A judge dismissed the Camden County Board of Commissioners' case that sought to recoup $2.6 million in funds paid for property intended to serve as Spaceport Camden.

A judge dismissed the Camden County Board of Commissioners' case that sought to recoup $2.6 million in funds paid for property intended to serve as Spaceport Camden.

Judge rejects Camden County board's bid to recoup spaceport money

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, October 19, 2023
A lawsuit filed by the Camden County Board of Commissioners to recoup $2.6 million and attorney’s fees for its attempted purchase of the former Union Carbide property was dismissed by a federal judge last week. U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood dismissed the case Oct.
A Camden County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in an officer-involved shooting Monday.

A Camden County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in an officer-involved shooting Monday.

Deputy kills man in traffic stop

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, October 16, 2023
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Camden County, according to a news release from the state law enforcement agency Monday.

Former submariner found guilty

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A St. Marys man and former Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay submariner was found guilty for the second time on a host of child sex-related crimes, according to a news release from Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Keith Higgins.
North Atlantic right whale (#4510) shows evidence of sublethal entanglement injuries along its tail fluke. (Submitted photo courtesy of NOAA)

North Atlantic right whale (#4510) shows evidence of sublethal entanglement injuries along its tail fluke. (Submitted photo courtesy of NOAA)

Splash of cash

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Sean Mathew Rosenthal Fernandina Beach News-Leader   The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced an $82 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration to conserve and recover North Atlantic right whales. The funding comes from a $2.
Administrator Shawn Boatright, Camden County Commissioners Trevor Readdick and Lannie Brant, Fire Safety Specialist Lt. Chris Goebel, Camden County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ben Casey, Fire Chief Terry Smith, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Commissioner Jim Goodman celebrate Fire Prevention Week.

Administrator Shawn Boatright, Camden County Commissioners Trevor Readdick and Lannie Brant, Fire Safety Specialist Lt. Chris Goebel, Camden County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ben Casey, Fire Chief Terry Smith, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Commissioner Jim Goodman celebrate Fire Prevention Week.

County encourages residents to practice cooking safety

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Camden County Fire Rescue is joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate Fire Prevention Week this week. This year’s theme is, “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.
St. Marys City Council voted Monday to purchase the former Express Scripts building, 2603 CC Osborne Road, for $1.8 million.

St. Marys City Council voted Monday to purchase the former Express Scripts building, 2603 CC Osborne Road, for $1.8 million.

St. Marys purchases building for $1.8M

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
In a surprise move and without public comment prior to the decision, St. Marys City Council voted unanimously Monday night to purchase a 90,000-square-foot building in the city’s struggling midtown and move City Hall and the St. Marys Senior Center there.

Carter supports House Speaker McCarthy in vacate vote

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has fallen, but the congressman who represents Coastal Georgia, including Camden County, was not one of the eight Republicans who ousted the leader. On Tuesday, the U.S. House voted 216-210 to vacate the speaker position. Eight Republicans – led by U.S.