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Camden County Emergency Management was recently recertified in the National Weather Services’ StormReady Program.

Camden County Emergency Management was recently recertified in the National Weather Services’ StormReady Program.

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County EMA earns recertification

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Camden County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) recently received its recertification in the National Weather Service’s (NWS) StormReady Program. “This accomplishment is the result of teamwork and partnerships across our community, Emergency Management Director Chuck White said.
Capt. Kristen Serumgard, chief of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Operational Forces, honors Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ketchum, who led the Maritime Safety and Security Team Kings Bay.

Capt. Kristen Serumgard, chief of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Operational Forces, honors Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ketchum, who led the Maritime Safety and Security Team Kings Bay.

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Changing of the guard

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Kings Bay welcomed new leadership last Thursday, as Lt. Cmdr. Jessica Shafer took the reins at a change of command ceremony in St. Marys. Shafer succeeds Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ketchum, who served since 2020. Ketchum will continue his service in the U.S.

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Board taps ‘sole finalist’ for school chief

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Camden County Board of Education announced its “sole finalist” to lead its 10,000-student, 1,300-employee school district after Camden County Superintendent John Tucker announced his retirement in May.

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Rep. Buddy Carter votes yes on debt ceiling deal

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 8, 2023
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) was one of the 314 yes votes May 31 in the House of Representatives, approving the Fiscal Responsibility Act that averted a federal debt default. The vote passed 314-117, with only 149 Republicans of 220 voting in favor.
Camden County resident Becci Curry recently participated in a TED Talk in Eustis, Fla.

Camden County resident Becci Curry recently participated in a TED Talk in Eustis, Fla.

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Talking about it

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Reflecting on their pasts, a teacher and two retired Navy men stepped into the unfamiliar arena of TED Talks earlier this year and found an introspective and rewarding experience. Becci Curry, R.J. Chapman and Winfield Strock gave talks Jan. 28 at the TEDxEustis gathering in Eustis, Fla.
Michael William Kersey

Michael William Kersey

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2 Camden residents face sex crime charges

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Two Camden County residents face lengthy prison sentences after pleading guilty to multiple sex crimes, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Michael William Kersey, 45, of St. Marys, and Lesley M.
Camden County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Col. Chuck Byerly discusses the Camden County Public Service Authority investigation.

Camden County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Col. Chuck Byerly discusses the Camden County Public Service Authority investigation.

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Chief deputy optimistic about PSA prosecution

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Camden County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Col. Chuck Byerly is cautiously optimistic that progress might finally be made in the prosecution of Camden County residents accused of stealing more than $3.5 million from the Camden County Public Service Authority.
Camden County Board of Commissioners, from left, Animal Control’s Tyler Schlemmer, Tracy Webb, Jerod Wells and Trevyon Simmons recently received certifications from the National Animal Care & Control Association.

Camden County Board of Commissioners, from left, Animal Control’s Tyler Schlemmer, Tracy Webb, Jerod Wells and Trevyon Simmons recently received certifications from the National Animal Care & Control Association.

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Animal Control staff achieves certifications

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The Camden County Board of Commissioners’s Animal Control field staff have achieved Animal Control Officer Level I from the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).

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Commissioner selected for leadership position

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Camden County District 1 Commissioner Lannie Brant was reappointed to serve as chairman of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Natural Resources and the Environment Policy Committee for the 2023-24 policy year. This committee is one of ACCG’s seven standing policy committees.