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Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

Cities, county agree on LOST fund distribution

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 18, 2022
In a close vote Tuesday evening, Camden County commissioners approved the certification of Local Option Sales Tax distribution. County Commissioners Trevor Readdick and Chuck Clark voted in opposition in the 3-2 vote, but neither spoke about the issue when it was brought before the commission.
St. Marys City Council opted not to vote on changes to its noise control ordinance during Monday's meeting.

St. Marys City Council opted not to vote on changes to its noise control ordinance during Monday's meeting.

St. Marys City Council pumps brakes on noise control ordinance

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 18, 2022
St. Marys City Council delayed voting about altering its noise ordinance in hopes of gathering more information and public input. In a meeting Monday, council members voted unanimously to table a vote on the city’s noise control ordinance.
Sheila McNeill has retired from the Camden Partnership.

Sheila McNeill has retired from the Camden Partnership.

Community supporter

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Sheila McNeill is still completing her term as a state senator, but she’s retired from her post as president of the Camden Partnership. It culminates a lengthy civilian career that has largely benefited the military and Camden County.
Residents spoke in opposition to a 144-acre development during the Kingsland City Council's recent meeting.

Residents spoke in opposition to a 144-acre development during the Kingsland City Council's recent meeting.

Kingsland oppose 144-acre development

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Several residents declared their opposition to a planned development off Henrietta Street in Kingsland. Suwannee-based BBC Investment Group submitted an amended planned development for 143.9 acres.
St. Marys City Manager says a $1.5 million payment to Cumberland Services is intended to lower customer expenses for a new solid waste pickup contract.

St. Marys City Manager says a $1.5 million payment to Cumberland Services is intended to lower customer expenses for a new solid waste pickup contract.

City manager clarifies solid waste pickup contract

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 4, 2022
St. Marys City Manager Robby Horton clarified information about the city’s new solid waste pickup contract with Kingsland-based Cumberland Services. Residents have logged complaints about the new contract on social media and the Tribune & Georgian’s Ideas and Opinions page. In July, St.
Camden County is suing Union Carbide over its planned development of Spaceport Camden.

Camden County is suing Union Carbide over its planned development of Spaceport Camden.

Camden County sues Union Carbide

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Another lawsuit has been filed tied to the controversial Spaceport Camden. On July 27, the Camden County Board of County Commissioners sued Union Carbide, alleging breach of contract in selling the land in which the county proposes to construct the spaceport.