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The city of St. Marys is attempting to reduce speeding in the city with a variety of measures.

The city of St. Marys is attempting to reduce speeding in the city with a variety of measures.

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St. Marys City Council eyes ways to slow city speeders

Sam Rowland
Thursday, February 16, 2023
City officials presented the St. Marys City Council with a rundown of their current efforts to control speeding on city roads and discussed proposals for further speed-limiting measures on Feb. 8.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

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City leaders review proposed residential subdivision incentives

Sam Rowland
Thursday, February 16, 2023
A proposed fee incentive for the development of single-family home subdivisions was a topic of intense scrutiny at the Feb. 8 St. Marys City Council meeting before a vote was deferred to a special called meeting yet to be announced.
Letter jacket recipients Adam Brewer, Valerie Thompson, Veyonce Covington and Tyson Brodak are with “buddies” Clary Minnick, Zyla Ronan, Riley Copeland, Chloe Moon, Abrianna Antley, Hannah Cassel, Raina Croxton and Natalie Brewer.

Letter jacket recipients Adam Brewer, Valerie Thompson, Veyonce Covington and Tyson Brodak are with “buddies” Clary Minnick, Zyla Ronan, Riley Copeland, Chloe Moon, Abrianna Antley, Hannah Cassel, Raina Croxton and Natalie Brewer.

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Special athletes awarded letter jackets

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, February 16, 2023
In the end, the size of a person’s accomplishment can best be measured by the size of their heart. Last Thursday, eight Camden County High students were honored at the Heart of a Champion celebration for their participation in Special Olympics programs, and school and community activities.

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Kingsland man accused in stabbing

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Kingsland Police Department arrested a 27-year-old man Sunday and charged him with aggravated assault and aggravated battery, according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office jail log and a news release from the arresting agency.
Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day, left, and Kingsland Finance Director Filiz Morrow show off the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting the city was awarded for the 18th consecutive year.

Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day, left, and Kingsland Finance Director Filiz Morrow show off the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting the city was awarded for the 18th consecutive year.

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Two economic development projects move forward

Sam Rowland
Thursday, February 16, 2023
At a brief meeting Monday, Kingsland City Council moved forward on two economic development projects. One project was the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program.

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Carter introduces timber recovery bill

News Staff
Friday, February 10, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., last week introduced bipartisan legislation with U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., to help working forests recover from natural disasters.
Woodbine Elementary School students perform a song Friday during the Thiokol Memorial Project’s 52nd anniversary of the deadly explosion at the Thiokol Chemical Factory.

Woodbine Elementary School students perform a song Friday during the Thiokol Memorial Project’s 52nd anniversary of the deadly explosion at the Thiokol Chemical Factory.

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Thiokol Memorial Project marks 52nd anniversary

News Staff
Friday, February 10, 2023
The Thiokol Memorial Project commemorated the 52nd anniversary of the deadly explosions at the Thiokol Chemical Factory in Woodbine on Friday in a gymnasium packed with first responders, survivors, their families and community members.
Camden County Schools has released its 2023-24 calendar.

Camden County Schools has released its 2023-24 calendar.

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Camden County Schools Board of Education passes ’23-24 calendar

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Camden County Schools’ Board of Education approved the 2023-24 calendar in January, but created flexibility for educators for teacher work days. The 2023-24 school year will begin for students Wednesday, Aug. 2, but teacher pre-planning begins July 27. New teacher orientations are July 18-21.