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Goodman: ‘I’d like to offer an apology’

Camden County District 4 Commissioner Jim Goodman apologized Nov. 21 to a fellow commissioner, Lannie Brant, and those who attended a previous county commission meeting after a verbal altercation.

ARTrageous Bras raises more than $19K

The Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation concluded its annual ARTrageous Bras fundraiser Friday, Nov. 3, at the historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick. This year’s event, which included 46 bra entries, raised $19,450 for the health system’s cancer care programs and Mammograms in Motion.
St. Marys Little Theatre will host “Forever Christmas” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10.

St. Marys Little Theatre will host “Forever Christmas” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10.

‘Forever Christmas’ comes to St. Marys Little Theatre

A little homeless girl in Camden County longs for warmth, food and shelter, but most of all, a “forever family.” Through original music and classical Christmas songs, Little Nell laments the approach of Christmas and the circumstances that are beyond her control.
The Rotary Club of Camden County recently participated in a roadside trash pickup event.

The Rotary Club of Camden County recently participated in a roadside trash pickup event.

Rotary Club of Camden participates in cleanup

The Rotary Club of Camden County recently participated in a recent roadside trash pickup event. Volunteers came out after their workday to help keep Camden beautiful.  Last week’s event saw a notable turnout of club members who joined forces to make a positive impact on the local environment.

US House passes Carter amendment on medical stockpiles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An amendment offered by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) passed the House of Representatives recently and directed funding for a program supporting states in developing and maintaining stockpiles of critical drugs, vaccines and other medical supplies to respond to future public...
Retired Sgt. Chaidelle “Nichole” Phillips of the U.S. Army shares why Veterans Day is important to her at the College’s Veterans Day Ceremony earlier this month.

Retired Sgt. Chaidelle “Nichole” Phillips of the U.S. Army shares why Veterans Day is important to her at the College’s Veterans Day Ceremony earlier this month.

College named ‘Best for Vets’ for ninth year

“Military Times” has ranked the College of Coastal Georgia on its 2023 “Best for Vets: Colleges” list. This is the ninth consecutive year the college has been recognized by “Military Times” as a veteran-friendly campus.
A fish box from the Carol Ann was spotted 16 miles off the coast of St. Augustine.

A fish box from the Carol Ann was spotted 16 miles off the coast of St. Augustine.

Missing boat’s equipment seen near Fla. coast

The search for three missing Camden County boaters received a boost Monday when the fish box and buoy balls from the missing boat, the Carol Ann, were found 16 miles off the coast of St. Augustine, Fla., according to a Facebook post from the United Cajun Navy.
The Camden County Board of Commissioners were joined by representatives from the St. Marys Riverkeeper and St. Marys River Management Committee to recognize the Horsepen Creek Water Improvement Team.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners were joined by representatives from the St. Marys Riverkeeper and St. Marys River Management Committee to recognize the Horsepen Creek Water Improvement Team.

Coalition recognizes water improvement team