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RIVER TOUR

Sam Rowland
Friday, March 17, 2023
St. Marys Riverkeeper recently invited 11 guests out to the Trader’s Hill Boat Ramp in Folkston, Ga., for a two-hour motorboat tour of the St.
The National Park Service was awarded $8.7 million from Congress to add 173.7 acres to the Cumberland Island National Seashore.

The National Park Service was awarded $8.7 million from Congress to add 173.7 acres to the Cumberland Island National Seashore.

Cumberland Island National Seashore to add 173 acres

Sam Rowland
Friday, March 17, 2023
The National Park Service was given $8.7 million by Congress to buy the Nature Conservancy’s 173.7 acres of land on Cumberland Island. This item was requested by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., as part of the 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Act from December.
Shane Douglas White

Shane Douglas White

2 charged in connection to death

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, March 9, 2023
A 31-year-old man from Washington State has been charged with murder, according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office online jail log. Shane Douglas White, 31, of Bremerton, Wash., was booked at 9:54 p.m. Thursday, March 2, and charged with murder and aggravated assault.
New St. Marys Chief of Police James Galloway celebrates his hire with his family at the St. Marys City Council meeting Monday.

New St. Marys Chief of Police James Galloway celebrates his hire with his family at the St. Marys City Council meeting Monday.

St. Marys City Council OKs new police chief

Sam Rowland
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The St. Marys City Council held a long, eventful, and well-attended meeting Monday. Council appointed James Galloway as the new police chief, heard good news from the Camden County Joint Development Authority about the St.
U.S. District Court Chief Judge J. Randal Hall administers the oath of office to Southern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg on Feb. 22 in the Federal Courthouse in Augusta, observed by U.S. District Court Judge Dudley H. Bowen.

U.S. District Court Chief Judge J. Randal Hall administers the oath of office to Southern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg on Feb. 22 in the Federal Courthouse in Augusta, observed by U.S. District Court Judge Dudley H. Bowen.

New U.S. Attorney to lead Southern District

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Jill E. Steinberg was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court Chief Judge J. Randal Hall administered the oath Feb. 22. President Joe Biden nominated Steinberg to be U.S. Attorney on Oct. 19, and the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination Feb. 16.
Chad Ingram, from left, Jay Moreno and Mike Wilkie participate in a candidate forum Feb. 23 at Three Rivers Church. The trio are running for St. Marys City Council’s Post 3 seat.

Chad Ingram, from left, Jay Moreno and Mike Wilkie participate in a candidate forum Feb. 23 at Three Rivers Church. The trio are running for St. Marys City Council’s Post 3 seat.

Candidates convey differences

Sam Rowland
Friday, March 3, 2023
Three St. Marys City Council hopefuls faced off in a candidate forum Feb. 23 at Three Rivers Church. Chad Ingram, Jay Moreno and Mike Wilkie are vying for the Post 3 seat that was vacated when Councilman-elect Danny Riggins died.

Charges dropped vs. jailhouse beating victim

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, March 3, 2023
The Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has dropped charges against a 41-year-old Greensboro, N.C., man who was allegedly beaten in the Camden County Jail. According to a warrant dismissal, charges were dropped against Jarrett Jarrod Hobbs.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

City of St. Marys eyes $60K in aquatic center repairs

Sam Rowland
Friday, March 3, 2023
St. Marys City Council allotted $60,000 for repairs and improvements at the St. Marys Aquatic Center and discussed a price increase for park admission and giving control of the water park to the Camden County Public Service Authority.