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St Marys mulls lower revenues in 2021 budget

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Faced with lower revenue for the last few months, St. Marys City Council is considering a proposed budget based on a 15% reduction across the board.

Comment period for mining project closes May 28

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Consultants for an Alabama-based company planning a titanium mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge defended the project May 13 at a virtual public meeting sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Pandemic affects city budget

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Kingsland is looking to a hiring freeze and lower training costs to help balance the budget as the city goes into the final months of its fiscal year amidst COVID-19.

Voters Guide: State Senate, David Sharpe

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Modernize infrastructure by working with various state and local authorities to make a 10-year plan, identify areas in need of new industries, procure funds and apply for grants to upgrade and expand and work with local commissioners to implement these plans. Invest in education and workforce training to meet area employment needs.

Voters Guide: State Senate, Cody Smith

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I am a small business owner with stores in St. Marys, Brunswick and Savannah. I know what it takes to budget and meet payroll, as I have never taken a loan or funding for my venture. I regularly sponsor events and organizations that help our community, including the Glow UP Suicide prevention 5K.

Voters Guide: County commissioner, Kevin M. Walker (D)

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I’m Kevin Walker. I’m a Democrat running for Camden County Commissioner of District 1. My platform is one based upon the concerns of the spaceport, managing the county budget, increasing opportunities for employment, infrastructure, diversity and inclusion and youth initiatives.