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There are thousands of wild, feral hogs on Cumberland Island. The National Park Service will use $760,000 in federal funding to reduce the population.

There are thousands of wild, feral hogs on Cumberland Island. The National Park Service will use $760,000 in federal funding to reduce the population.

Federal funds to combat feral hogs

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, August 25, 2023
There’s a long-running feud on Cumberland Island, and it doesn’t involve wild horses, a visitor’s management plan or plans to build a new dock. It’s turtles vs. hogs, and the turtles are receiving some much-needed backup.
Michael Shane Conley

Michael Shane Conley

Jackpot: Duo arrested after high-speed chase

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, August 25, 2023
Two Michigan men accused of stealing lottery tickets from a Waverly liquor store are in a different kind of jackpot after law enforcement officials arrested the duo Aug. 17 after a high-speed chase. Travis Tolvo Walls, 31, of Monroe, Mich.
Camden County Board of Commissioners recently received $750,000 for Horse Stamp Church Road improvements. From left are County Administrator Shawn Boatright, Commissioners Lannie Brant and Trevor Readdick, Public Works Director Shalana McNamee, commission Chairman Ben Casey, Grants Manager Julie Haigler, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Jim Goodman.

Camden County Board of Commissioners recently received $750,000 for Horse Stamp Church Road improvements. From left are County Administrator Shawn Boatright, Commissioners Lannie Brant and Trevor Readdick, Public Works Director Shalana McNamee, commission Chairman Ben Casey, Grants Manager Julie Haigler, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Jim Goodman.

County receives $750K for road improvements

News Staff
Friday, August 25, 2023
At the Aug. 15 regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners recognized the Georgia Department of Transportation for its $750,000 contribution to improvements on Horse Stamp Church Road.
St. Marys old city pool

St. Marys old city pool

St. Marys to ‘take down’ old pool

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, August 18, 2023
St. Marys City Council agreed Monday, Aug. 7, to “take down” the city’s old swimming pool off Market Street. City Manager Robby Horton said the old pool, which closed two years ago, had “major issues with the plumbing” around and underneath the pool.
Dollar General

Dollar General

Controversial Dollar General moves forward

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 10, 2023
A controversial Dollar General store is coming to St. Marys, and the St. Marys City Council didn’t even vote on the matter. According to a news release Friday from the “Office of the City Manager” of St.
The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay to conduct routine operations

The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay to conduct routine operations

Climate conundrum

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 10, 2023
A recent report produced by a Washington, D.C., think tank warns that climate change could produce long-term effects for Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. In July, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace released a report, “How Climate Change Challenges the U.S.
Octavin Devon Grace

Octavin Devon Grace

Kingsland police: Husband killed spouse

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 10, 2023
A 41-year-old Kingsland man is behind bars and charged with killing his spouse, according to a news release from the Kingsland Police Department. Octavin Devon Grace was booked into the Camden County Jail at 9:51 p.m.
Camden County Board of Commissioners Information Technology Department’s Kayla Oliver, left, and Scott Van Osdol recently earned security certifications.

Camden County Board of Commissioners Information Technology Department’s Kayla Oliver, left, and Scott Van Osdol recently earned security certifications.

Camden commissioners approve multiple road-related contracts

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Camden County commissioners approved a spate of road-related items Tuesday, Aug. 1, during a regularly scheduled meeting. During the meeting, commissioners agreed to purchase limestone for unpaved roads, and awarded two contracts connected to road repaving in the county.