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Chairman refuses to allow vote on release of records

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Camden County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ben Casey unilaterally rejected an effort to release all Spaceport Camden documents during Tuesday night’s contentious commission meeting. His decision was met by boos from the crowd.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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St. Marys City Hall

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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.
Saltwater Performing Arts cast and crew recently won an invitation to regional competition.

Saltwater Performing Arts cast and crew recently won an invitation to regional competition.

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Saltwater Performing Arts to compete in Kentucky

News Staff
Friday, March 3, 2023
Saltwater Performing Arts had a stellar showing in October at the Georgia Theatre Conference hosted at Camden County High School‘s Fine Arts Academy.

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Goodman spars with attorney

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Camden County Commissioner Jim Goodman says he has filed “an official complaint” with the State Bar of Georgia against County Attorney John Myers, according to a letter he wrote the commission’s chairman and county administrator.
Keira Mapel, second from left, was awarded the St. Marys Kiwanis Club’s STAR student. With Mapel, from left, are St. Marys Kiwanis president-elect Dale Law, STAR teacher Susan McMurray and program coordinator Linda Williams.

Keira Mapel, second from left, was awarded the St. Marys Kiwanis Club’s STAR student. With Mapel, from left, are St. Marys Kiwanis president-elect Dale Law, STAR teacher Susan McMurray and program coordinator Linda Williams.

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CAMDEN’S SUPERSTAR

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Top-ranked in her class throughout high school, Camden County High School student Keira Mapel has built a long string of perfect 100s and a pile of college credit hours. Thirsting for academic challenges, she found one in Susan McMurray’s physics class.