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Camden County Administrator Steve Howard and St. Marys City Councilman Jim Goodman, the likely holder of the Camden County Board of County Commissioner District 4 post.

Camden County Administrator Steve Howard and St. Marys City Councilman Jim Goodman, the likely holder of the Camden County Board of County Commissioner District 4 post.

County admin sues potential commissioner

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Camden County Administrator Steve Howard is suing a potential future county commissioner, according to documents filed in the Superior Court of Camden County. Howard, the county’s top appointed official since 2007, says St.
Union Carbide says a deal to sell property to Camden County to build a spaceport is off. The county disagrees.

Union Carbide says a deal to sell property to Camden County to build a spaceport is off. The county disagrees.

Union Carbide says Spaceport Camden deal is off

News Staff
Friday, July 22, 2022
According to an Associated Press report, the company planning to sell property for Spaceport Camden has backed out of the deal.
Kingsland Police Chief Rickey Evans is sworn in Monday.

Kingsland Police Chief Rickey Evans is sworn in Monday.

Hail to the chief

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
When Rickey Evans straps on his gun and badge, he’s not looking for a fight. He’s looking for a partner. “I don’t want the citizens to ever look at the police department as us vs. them,” Evans said. “I want us to be looked at as a part of the community, and we are all together as one.
Camden County third- and fourth-graders are participating in a summer school program at Matilda Harris Elementary School.

Camden County third- and fourth-graders are participating in a summer school program at Matilda Harris Elementary School.

School (still) in session

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
In one classroom, third-graders were brushing up on math skills. Across the hall, young students used context clues to learn new words. Down the hall, students gathered to work on their latest art project. And in the school cafeteria, Kingsland Police Department Sgt.
Seated, from left, are Vonice Harrelson, Konya Watkins, Suzanna Whitetree, Karyn Chester, Shantra Hall, Debbie Tennyson, Kayla Burnett; back row, Katherine Dixon, Demaris Cullen, Temika LaFavor-Dallas, Nancy Bowyer, Angela Walker, Danielle Pocernik, Samantha Dixon, Chelsey Dimsdale, Tara Port and Jared Curtis.

Seated, from left, are Vonice Harrelson, Konya Watkins, Suzanna Whitetree, Karyn Chester, Shantra Hall, Debbie Tennyson, Kayla Burnett; back row, Katherine Dixon, Demaris Cullen, Temika LaFavor-Dallas, Nancy Bowyer, Angela Walker, Danielle Pocernik, Samantha Dixon, Chelsey Dimsdale, Tara Port and Jared Curtis.

Top educators honored

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Inspirations to not only their students but also to their fellow educators, 17 teachers, counselors and media specialists were honored April 28 at Camden County Schools’ Teacher Recognition Celebration in Kingsland.
City of St. Marys

City of St. Marys

St. Marys council OKs $7.6M bond

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
St. Marys City Council took a giant step toward constructing a business park at the shuttered St. Marys Airport. On Monday evening, council members voted unanimously to approve a contract with the Development Authority of St. Marys to issue a $7.6 million bond for infrastructure at the St.
Susan Langenbahn, Brandi Champeau, Tammy Bradley, Kirstin Zipprich and Debra Parsons rehearse for “Southern Fried Funeral.”

Susan Langenbahn, Brandi Champeau, Tammy Bradley, Kirstin Zipprich and Debra Parsons rehearse for “Southern Fried Funeral.”

‘Southern Friend Funeral’ debuts at St. Marys Little Theatre

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
St. Marys Little Theatre will feature the comedy play “Southern Fried Funeral” at Theatre by the Trax in St. Marys. Show dates are 7 p.m. May 13-14 and 20-21, and 2 p.m. May 15 and 22.
Southeast Georgia Health System’s Camden Campus Patient Care Services Jessica Wildes and Medical Staff Chief Dr. Thomas C. Whitesell Jr. participate in a check-passing with Miracle League representatives Ashley Lacoste, Erica Boyd, Cassey McCutcheon, Sarah Johnsen, Tish Fredericks and Mollie Norman.

Southeast Georgia Health System’s Camden Campus Patient Care Services Jessica Wildes and Medical Staff Chief Dr. Thomas C. Whitesell Jr. participate in a check-passing with Miracle League representatives Ashley Lacoste, Erica Boyd, Cassey McCutcheon, Sarah Johnsen, Tish Fredericks and Mollie Norman.

Hospital honors doctors with charitable donations

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Southeast Georgia Health System celebrated National Doctors’ Day on March 30 by paying tribute to physicians who impact lives. Physicians worldwide face challenges with resilience and bravery, often prioritizing their patients above their own health and safety.
Do you think the St. Marys City Council should establish a Youth Council? Email Letters to the Editor to publisher@tribune-georgian. Letters must include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number.

Do you think the St. Marys City Council should establish a Youth Council? Email Letters to the Editor to publisher@tribune-georgian. Letters must include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number.

St. Marys leaders postpone vote on Youth Council

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
St. Marys City Council voted unanimously to postpone a vote on a potential youth council during its April 18 meeting. The item, suggested by Vice Mayor Lisa James, would establish a four-member youth group that would be composed of four high school juniors and seniors.