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Fifty Camden County 4-H’ers competed in the state’s District Project Achievement contests.

Fifty Camden County 4-H’ers competed in the state’s District Project Achievement contests.

Camden County 4-H’ers compete in district project

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Fifty Camden County 4-H’ers in fifth through 10th grade competed in Georgia 4-H’s annual District Project Achievement contests. Four Senior 4-H’ers (grades 9-12) competed at Rock Eagle on Feb. 4, and 46 Cloverleaf 4-H’ers (grades five and six) competed in Bacon County on March 18.
Camden Middle School Principal Heath Heron, left, accepts the Military Flagship School Award banner from Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods.

Camden Middle School Principal Heath Heron, left, accepts the Military Flagship School Award banner from Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods.

Camden Middle earns military award

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Camden Middle School celebrated a big honor last week from the Georgia Department of Education. On Wednesday morning, the school received a banner honoring it as a 2022-23 Military Flagship School Award winner.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden commissioners approve funding for K-9 training building

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to spend $43,492.64 for a Camden County Sheriff’s Office K-9 training center. Last year, commissioners agreed to spend $75,000 on the steel building, which will be located at 7160 U.S. Highway 17 in Kingsland.
Bart Meyer, helps Freda Malphurs during the unveiling of the St. Marys Public Library’s new community garden.

Bart Meyer, helps Freda Malphurs during the unveiling of the St. Marys Public Library’s new community garden.

In full bloom: St. Marys library debuts community garden

Andy Diffenderfer
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
St. Marys Public Library library director Laurel Sphar hopes a new addition to the grounds will really grow on residents and patrons alike. The library heralded the creation of a community garden at a planting party Saturday morning, attended by members of the St.
As technology advances and right whale populations decline, scientists like Catherine Edwards are focusing more and more on how to use technology to help the right whales survive.

As technology advances and right whale populations decline, scientists like Catherine Edwards are focusing more and more on how to use technology to help the right whales survive.

Technology helps scientists track, learn about whales

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Holly Dorman News-Leader of Fernandina Beach, Fla. Technology is becoming more prevalent in how scientists are tracking and learning about North Atlantic right whales experts said at a recent University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography event.
Emmry Braid, from left, Alex Higginbotham, Desiree Williams, Madeline Gillespie, Eliza Sears, Jayson McLaughlin, Nathan Hauenstein, Elijah Kessler, Dylan Carter and Isabelle Crenshaw will perform in Saltwater Performing Arts’ “Guys and Dolls” at The Warehouse in Kingsland.

Emmry Braid, from left, Alex Higginbotham, Desiree Williams, Madeline Gillespie, Eliza Sears, Jayson McLaughlin, Nathan Hauenstein, Elijah Kessler, Dylan Carter and Isabelle Crenshaw will perform in Saltwater Performing Arts’ “Guys and Dolls” at The Warehouse in Kingsland.

Saltwater Performing Arts to present ‘Guys and Dolls’

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Saltwater Performing Arts Mainstage Troupe will present “Guys and Dolls” from April 21-29 at The Warehouse of Kingsland First Methodist Church. A beloved musical comedy, “Guys and Dolls” ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950.
Camden County Joint Development Authority Executive Director James Coughlin

Camden County Joint Development Authority Executive Director James Coughlin

Camden needs more inventory, JDA exec says

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, April 14, 2023
Camden County Joint Development Authority Executive Director James Coughlin told the Camden County Board of Commissioners the county’s biggest hurdle toward landing new industry is a lack of site-ready property. But he’s working to fix that.
Valerie Ann Casey

Valerie Ann Casey

Woman charged in vehicular death of 17-year-old

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, April 14, 2023
A 61-year-old St. Marys woman was arrested April 3 and charged with homicide by vehicle-second degree and fail to yield while turning left, both misdemeanors, in connection to the death of a 17-year-old girl in November. Valerie Ann Casey, 315 Dearwood Court in St.