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Kemp achieves Commercial Building Inspector Certification

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The Camden County Board of Commissioners’ Ernest “Petie” Kemp for achieved his Commercial Building Inspector Certification through the International Code Council (ICC). “Petie is an asset to our Planning and Development Department,” County Administrator Shawn M. Boatright said.
Visitors to the Hydrogen Energy Road Show on Friday tour an 18-wheel truck that is powered completely by hydrogen energy.

Visitors to the Hydrogen Energy Road Show on Friday tour an 18-wheel truck that is powered completely by hydrogen energy.

Hydrogen Energy Road Show stops in Camden

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The Hydrogen Energy Road Show came to Camden County on Friday, and Camden County Joint Development Authority Executive Director James Coughlin thinks that energy sector might be the road to the community’s future.
Ja’Coby Elvridge Anderson

Ja’Coby Elvridge Anderson

Fourth Camden County Sheriff's Office jailer arrested in six months

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 25, 2023
A fourth Camden County Sheriff’s Office employee has been arrested in the past six months, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. Ja’Coby Elvridge Anderson, of St. Marys, was arrested May 18 and charged with one count of simple battery and one count of violation of oath of office.
St. Marys City Councilman Artie Jones

St. Marys City Councilman Artie Jones

St. Marys councilman charged in family dispute

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, May 19, 2023
A St. Marys councilman was arrested early Friday morning and charged with battery-family violence (first offense), according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office website. Artie Jones, 71, of St. Marys, was booked at 6:45 a.m. Friday and charged with the misdemeanor.
City of St. Marys

City of St. Marys

Riverfront structure can move forward

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The St. Marys City Council reversed a decision by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission to deny a certificate of appropriateness for a proposed townhome complex on East St. Marys Street.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Council to help pay for football stadium scoreboard

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Funding has been approved for a new scoreboard at Chris Gilman Stadium. On Monday evening, St. Marys City Council voted 5-0-1 to approve providing $100,000 to the Camden County Public Service Authority toward a $313,244 jumbotron scoreboard. Council woman Lisa James abstained from the vote.
Saltwater Performing Arts’ Junior Troupe is performing “Seussical JR.” from May 26-27.

Saltwater Performing Arts’ Junior Troupe is performing “Seussical JR.” from May 26-27.

‘Seussical JR.’ comes to Saltwater stage May 26-27

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in “Seussical JR.,” opening 7 p.m. Friday, May 26, at The Warehouse in Kingsland, Ga.
Thiokol Memorial Project CEO and President Jannie Everette, left, listens as state Sen. Michael Hodges (R-Brunswick) reads a resolution memorializing the 30 Woodbine Thiokol Chemical Plant employees who died during the Vietnam War.

Thiokol Memorial Project CEO and President Jannie Everette, left, listens as state Sen. Michael Hodges (R-Brunswick) reads a resolution memorializing the 30 Woodbine Thiokol Chemical Plant employees who died during the Vietnam War.

Resolving to remember

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Thiokol Memorial Project CEO and President Jannie Everette is on mission. Her goal: a memorial to honor the 30 fallen patriots who died while working at the Woodbine Thiokol Chemical Plant. Recently, Everette and her band of volunteers received vocal support from the state Senate. On Feb.
Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland City Council loosens alcohol restraints

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Kingsland City Council on Monday night approved an amendment to one of its ordinances, which now allows alcoholic beverages to be consumed at indoor sport and recreation facilities, but not where the game or sport is being played. But support for the amendment was not unanimous.