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Miss Georgia Kelsey Hollis, right, sings the national anthem Tuesday with Sugarmill Elementary School student Laney Bouley.

Miss Georgia Kelsey Hollis, right, sings the national anthem Tuesday with Sugarmill Elementary School student Laney Bouley.

Georgia on her mind

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, November 3, 2022
For Kelsey Hollis, one of the most satisfying parts of being Miss Georgia is the chance to spread messages of inclusivity and understanding.  Crowned in June, the 22-year-old Warner Robins native visited Camden County this week.

‘Voice of the Cats,’ J.C. Outlaw, dies

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, November 3, 2022
J.C. Outlaw said when he graduated from Camden County High School in 1974, he wanted one day to be the voice of the Wildcats. His goal as a broadcaster realized, Outlaw called more than 400 games from 1983 to 2019 as coaches, rosters and schemes changed and evolved.
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to a supporter prior to his breakfast rally in downtown St. Marys.

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to a supporter prior to his breakfast rally in downtown St. Marys.

Kemp promises $1B tax cut at breakfast rally

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Gov. Brian Kemp visited St. Marys on Friday morning for a breakfast rally, and he promised voters $1 billion in property tax relief. The rally – held at Seagle’s Restaurant in downtown St. Marys – drew about 40 attendees, including former State Rep.
The Camden County High School Marching Band was named Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition.

The Camden County High School Marching Band was named Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition.

Camden County High School Marching Band named Grand Champions

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Camden County High School Marching Band was named the Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition on Oct. 22. The band scored a 97.0 in its historic win and collected a 7-foot-tall trophy.
The text of the referendum reads: “Shall the governing authority of the City of St. Marys, Georgia be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits, or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.?”

The text of the referendum reads: “Shall the governing authority of the City of St. Marys, Georgia be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits, or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.?”

Sunday morning booze on ballot for St. Marys

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Sam Rowland srowland@tribune-georgian.com   Election Day is coming. Scroll to the second page of the Camden County sample ballot, and you’ll see five ballot measures. Four of them are statewide referendums, but one that has attracted some confusion is the St. Marys Alcohol Referendum.
Cottle & Gunn owner Deborah Cottle recently received the city of St. Marys’ Hometown Spirit Award for her commitment to city causes.

Cottle & Gunn owner Deborah Cottle recently received the city of St. Marys’ Hometown Spirit Award for her commitment to city causes.

CITY SUPPORTER

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Sam Rowland srowland@tribune-georgian.com Deborah Cottle, proprietor of Cottle & Gunn, received the Hometown Spirit Award from the St. Marys City Council on Oct. 10 in appreciation of almost a decade spent helping downtown St. Marys flourish. The Hometown Spirit Award honors residents of St.
Camden County commissioners celebrate a grant award with Camden County Radio System Administrator Bill Carreira, EMA Director Chuck White, Grants Manager Julie Haigler and EMA Deputy Director Troy Johnson.

Camden County commissioners celebrate a grant award with Camden County Radio System Administrator Bill Carreira, EMA Director Chuck White, Grants Manager Julie Haigler and EMA Deputy Director Troy Johnson.

Camden County EMA awarded grant for AM radio stations

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Camden County Board of Commissioners accepted a $60,178.50 grant from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) on Oct. 18 for the purchase of portable AM radio stations.
The cast and production team of “The SpongeBob Musical” Youth Edition accept their award at the Georgia Theatre Conference.

The cast and production team of “The SpongeBob Musical” Youth Edition accept their award at the Georgia Theatre Conference.

Saltwater Performing Arts receives awards at state conference

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Saltwater Performing Arts recently made a splash at its first foray into competitive theater performance at the 2022 Georgia Theatre Conference.
College of Coastal Georgia Associate of Science in Nursing students Kevin Howard and Shannon Evertsen are the first recipients of the Dawana Gibbs Nursing Scholarship. 

College of Coastal Georgia Associate of Science in Nursing students Kevin Howard and Shannon Evertsen are the first recipients of the Dawana Gibbs Nursing Scholarship. 

Nursing scholarship honors faculty member

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
In September 2021, the College of Coastal Georgia lost one of its beloved faculty members who truly inspired students to be their best. Associate Professor of Nursing Dawana Gibbs, who was a champion for students and emphasized a culture of compassion in nursing, died.