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emergency lights (for illustration)

emergency lights (for illustration)

Chase ends with arrest of four juveniles

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Four juveniles from Duval County, Florida, driving a vehicle reported stolen from Jacksonville, were arrested in Kingsland Friday, Sept. 10, after a high-speed chase. A black Honda Accord was seen by Kingsland police at 10:43 p.m. traveling south on Interstate 95 in Kingsland at 96 mph.
"Own recognizance" means inmates are released without paying bond; (illustrative photo)

"Own recognizance" means inmates are released without paying bond; (illustrative photo)

Sheriff breaking law to alleviate jail overcrowding

Jill Helton
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Camden County jail’s longstanding practice of releasing inmates without paying the bail that has been set for them violates state law, which all Georgia law enforcement officers are sworn to uphold.
DNR Commissioner Mark Williams speaks at Ceylon/Cabin Bluff ceremony earlier this week.

DNR Commissioner Mark Williams speaks at Ceylon/Cabin Bluff ceremony earlier this week.

Officials celebrate acquisition of public land

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Thanks to partnerships with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and several others, including the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Camden County is now home to a combined 27,000 acres of protected land.
Students and school staff will get an extra day off on Friday. (Illustrative photo)

Students and school staff will get an extra day off on Friday. (Illustrative photo)

School take extra time off due to virus

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Camden County students will be treated to a five-day vacation this weekend as the Camden County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to make Friday, Sept. 3, a “day off to get vaccinated,” if they choose to do so, said superintendent John Tucker. Tucker said this was inspired by Georgia Gov.
Southeast Georgia Health System patient census, Aug. 24

Southeast Georgia Health System patient census, Aug. 24

COVID continuesto impact emergency resources

Jill Helton
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Camden County public safety officials issued an urgent plea this week — please save 9-1-1 resources for only the most serious of emergencies. COVID-19 is impacting the community to such an extent that our emergency medical workers are having trouble meeting the demand.
Free COVID-19 testing is available in Camden and Glynn.

Free COVID-19 testing is available in Camden and Glynn.

Changes made to free COVID-19 testing in Camden and Glynn

Submitted
Monday, August 23, 2021
According to the Coastal Health District, changes are underway for public health’s free COVID-19 testing program in Glynn and Camden counties. In Brunswick, the Glynn County Health Department and Southeast Georgia Health System are partnering to consolidate their COVID-19 testing programs.
Pathways of Hope, a Salvation Army program, offers help to local families in crisis. (Illustrative photo)

Pathways of Hope, a Salvation Army program, offers help to local families in crisis. (Illustrative photo)

'Pathways' helps local families find their way

Jill Helton
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
When it comes to pulling a person or a family out of poverty, often more is needed than a temporary fix — the roots of poverty can go deep. And locally, that’s where Pathway of Hope, a program run by the Salvation Army, comes into play.
David Cuttino and Alexis George

David Cuttino and Alexis George

Questions remain following deadly plane crash

News Staff
Friday, August 13, 2021
The tragic deaths of flight instructor David Cuttino and his student, Fernandina Beach High School graduate Alexis George, led to the immediate question of what caused their plane to crash into the St. Marys River.