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Camden County commissioners approved a new insurance policy, which increased the county's deductibles significantly.

Camden County commissioners approved a new insurance policy, which increased the county's deductibles significantly.

County commissioners agree to insurance contract

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, July 7, 2023
Camden County government – including the Camden County Sheriff’s Office – is insured. And it’s going to cost a lot more than ever before.
Southeast Georgia Health System’s diabetes educator, Allison Hendry, left, and Diabetes Education program coordinator Sue Ullrich show off an award the hospital recently earned.

Southeast Georgia Health System’s diabetes educator, Allison Hendry, left, and Diabetes Education program coordinator Sue Ullrich show off an award the hospital recently earned.

Hospital earns American Diabetes Association honor

News Staff
Friday, July 7, 2023
The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes by driving discovery through research and innovation, intensifying the urgency around the diabetes epidemic and supporting people living with and affected by diabetes, recently announced the...
Sailors from Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay wait in line at the Pirates Cove Galley. The Kings Bay galley reopened after being closed for more than two years for renovations.

Sailors from Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay wait in line at the Pirates Cove Galley. The Kings Bay galley reopened after being closed for more than two years for renovations.

Subbase restaurant reopens after two years

News Staff
Friday, July 7, 2023
The Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Pirates Cove Galley reopened Wednesday, June 21 after being closed for more than two years for $4.3 million in renovations. Contractors renovated the galley’s air conditioning and ventilation system, upgraded the fire suppression system and also removed asbestos.
Camden County High School graduate Evalynn Sanford won a national championship in architectural drafting at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta.

Camden County High School graduate Evalynn Sanford won a national championship in architectural drafting at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta.

GRAND DESIGN

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Recent Camden County High School graduate Evalynn Sanford already has an impressive and extensive résumé. Now, she can add “national champion” to it.

New Camden County superintendent of schools to earn $190K

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Camden County Schools’ new superintendent agreed to a three-year term, according to contract details released to the Tribune & Georgian. Tracolya Green signed the three-year deal June 20 after the Camden County Board of Education unanimously approved her as the next superintendent.
A federal agency is proposing lowering Atlantic coastal speed limits for a smaller class of vessels as it aims to reduce the chances of endangered whales being sliced by boat propellers. (Photo provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

A federal agency is proposing lowering Atlantic coastal speed limits for a smaller class of vessels as it aims to reduce the chances of endangered whales being sliced by boat propellers. (Photo provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Carter swims against environmental tide opposing right whale protection proposal

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Stanley Dunlap Georgia Recorder   Commercial and recreational boating and shipping interests are rallying behind a Georgia congressmen’s campaign against a federal agency’s plans to clamp down on how fast thousands of sea vessels can travel along an Atlantic coast that is home to where...

3 top-ranking administrators retire from Camden schools

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Camden County Schools is experiencing a significant shakeup after its top three administrators submitted plans to retire. In May, Superintendent John Tucker’s retirement from Camden County Schools was quietly included in the agenda packet under “personnel” during a school board meeting.
Clifton Herbert Mitchell, Kingsland Councilwoman Kristy Chance and Peggy Kennedy dance to the music.

Clifton Herbert Mitchell, Kingsland Councilwoman Kristy Chance and Peggy Kennedy dance to the music.

Inspirational messages fill Juneteenth celebration

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Messages of inspiration filled a Juneteenth celebration last Saturday in Woodbine, and those attending also felt the historical impact of the holiday through fellowship and music.