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Camden County taps new deputy county administrator

The Camden County Board of Commissioners has hired Seth Collins as the deputy county administrator.

Long attains Floodplain Manager certification

The Camden County Board of Commissioners’ Sarah Long has completed the necessary steps to become a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).

Kemp achieves Commercial Building Inspector Certification

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.

Hydrogen Energy Road Show stops in Camden

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.

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

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.

Kingsland approves noise control ordinance changes

Kingsland City Council unanimously approved amending its noise control ordinance Monday during its regularly scheduled meeting in City Hall.

St. Marys councilman charged in family dispute

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.

Riverfront structure can move forward

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 Council to help pay for football stadium scoreboard

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.

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

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.