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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.

County commissioners select Woodbine library board members

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, July 28, 2023
The Camden County Board of Commissioners rejected an effort to expand the numbers of members on the Woodbine Public Library Board of Trustees and selected five members to the newly constituted board July 18 during its regularly scheduled meeting.
A Camden County jailer was arrested Monday, July 24, the fifth such arrest in seven months.

A Camden County jailer was arrested Monday, July 24, the fifth such arrest in seven months.

Another Camden County jailer arrested

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, July 24, 2023
Another Camden County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, the fifth such arrest in seven months.
St. Marys City Clerk Deborah Walker-Reed was recently named the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association’s Clerk of the Year.

St. Marys City Clerk Deborah Walker-Reed was recently named the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association’s Clerk of the Year.

CLERK OF THE YEAR

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, July 20, 2023
St. Marys City Clerk Deborah Walker-Reed is often lauded by the City Council that employs her. And the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association recognized her talent recently, naming her the association’s Clerk of the Year. “It was overwhelming,” Walker-Reed said.
Emanuel Arthur Lee Johnson

Emanuel Arthur Lee Johnson

St. Marys man charged with murder

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, July 20, 2023
A 24-year-old St. Marys man is behind bars and charged with murder and aggravated assault after the St. Marys Police Department says he was involved in a deadly shooting, according to a news release. Emanuel Arthur Lee Johnson, 24, was booked at 12:42 p.m. Friday in the Camden County Jail.
Five people have been charged with the murder of 29-year-old John Andrew Mamph.

Five people have been charged with the murder of 29-year-old John Andrew Mamph.

Details emerge about Gilligan's Island killing

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, July 20, 2023
According to a St. Marys Police Department report, a man found dead in a local pond, popularly known as Gilligan’s Island, was hogtied and weighed down by a bag of rocks. At 12:06 p.m. July 6, a St.

School chief taps new leaders

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Newly hired Camden County Schools Superintendent Tracolya Green wasted little time in filling top positions in the school district. On July 11, the Camden County Board of Education unanimously approved personnel recommendations during its school board meeting.
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.

County IT staff earn certifications

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Two members of the Camden County Board of Commissioners Information Technology Department, Kayla Oliver and Scott Van Osdol, have earned CompTIA Security+ certifications. “Cyber security is vitally important to Camden County,” Deputy County Administrator Seth Collins said.
Southeast Georgia Health System was recently honored for its high-quality stroke care. Front row, from left, are registered nurses Grace Boughton and Ericka Pagote, Stroke Coordinator Cynthia Gahm and Patient Care Services Director Jan Jones. Back row: Registered nurse Tiffany Crews, Patient Care Services Manager Shelly McKinney and licensed practical nurse Cynthia Kareem.

Southeast Georgia Health System was recently honored for its high-quality stroke care. Front row, from left, are registered nurses Grace Boughton and Ericka Pagote, Stroke Coordinator Cynthia Gahm and Patient Care Services Director Jan Jones. Back row: Registered nurse Tiffany Crews, Patient Care Services Manager Shelly McKinney and licensed practical nurse Cynthia Kareem.

Hospital earns award for high-quality stroke care

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines,...
Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing, left, and Camden Campus Vice President and Administrator Glenn Gann, right, honor the volunteer of the year, Lansie Manning.

Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing, left, and Camden Campus Vice President and Administrator Glenn Gann, right, honor the volunteer of the year, Lansie Manning.

Hospital selects top volunteer for Camden Campus

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services recently announced Wanda Harden as the Brunswick Campus Volunteer of the Year and Lansie Manning as the Camden Campus Volunteer of the Year. The awards were presented during the recent Volunteer Services’ Summer Luncheons.