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Camden County Schools opened the school year with a universal mask policy, which is getting mixed reactions from parents. (Illlustrative photo)

Camden County Schools opened the school year with a universal mask policy, which is getting mixed reactions from parents. (Illlustrative photo)

Mask policy draws comments from parents

Shannon Malcom
Thursday, August 12, 2021
A mask mandate issued by Camden County Schools at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year caused significant controversy at the Camden County Board of Education meeting Tuesday evening. Invited to speak prior to public comments were Dr.
Camden and Plug Power representatives break ground at a ceremony Tuesday at the county industrial park.

Camden and Plug Power representatives break ground at a ceremony Tuesday at the county industrial park.

Camden welcomes Plug Power

Shannon Malcom
Thursday, August 12, 2021
A new “spark” has come to Camden County in the form of green hydrogen plant Plug Power. “It’s a technological step forward,” said St.
This graph shows the dramatic increase in COVID-positive inpatients in Camden and Brunswick.

This graph shows the dramatic increase in COVID-positive inpatients in Camden and Brunswick.

Health system, nearing capacity, lists testing sites

News Staff
Friday, August 6, 2021
As with most hospitals across the nation, Southeast Georgia Health System’s Brunswick and Camden Campus hospitals are experiencing substantially higher than normal patient volumes and long emergency room wait times.

T&G staff wins state, company awards

News Staff
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
The Tribune & Georgian and staff received two notable awards in state press association and company contests this year. The newspaper received Best Editorial Page in the Community Newspapers Inc. annual contest, as announced by the Athens-based company last week.

Parking lot carjacking attempt thwarted

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
A 27-year-old Kingsland man was arrested July 29 for attempted car theft and aggravated assault after allegedly grabbing a woman by the throat while attempting to steal her vehicle in the parking lot of Publix at 1601 E. King. Ave.
Coastal Senior Living is the only assisted living facility in Camden that accepts Medicaid.

Coastal Senior Living is the only assisted living facility in Camden that accepts Medicaid.

Facility's closing leaves residents scrambling for new homes

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Residents at a local assisted living facility must find a new home by the end of this month as Coastal Senior Living of St. Marys will be closing its doors on Aug. 25. Residents and their families were notified on July 26 that the facility was closing. The letter served as their 30-day notice.
Camden Community Recreation Center is the headquarters of the Camden Public Service Authority, a nine-member board that over sees parks and recreation.

Camden Community Recreation Center is the headquarters of the Camden Public Service Authority, a nine-member board that over sees parks and recreation.

County votes to withdraw from rec authority

Jill Helton
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Camden County Board of Commissioners chairman Gary Blount during two recent public meetings led the charge for the county to withdraw from the jointly funded countywide recreation authority, citing lack of compliance with financial requirements.
Coastal Health District warns that COVID-19 transmission is at an all-time high.

Coastal Health District warns that COVID-19 transmission is at an all-time high.

COVID-19 transmission for Camden at its worst to date

Jill Helton
Friday, July 30, 2021
      Coastal Health District is warning area residents Camden County's COVID-19 transmission rate is higher now than it has been during any previous point in the pandemic — even higher than the post-holiday surge in January.
Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys offers interesting remnants of history.

Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys offers interesting remnants of history.

Oak Grove Cemetery tour offered

Submitted
Friday, July 30, 2021
A tour of historic Oak Grove Cemetery will start off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7. Local historian Kay Westberry will again be leading this popular tour, which is open to the general public. Majestic Oak Grove has been an intriguing location since it was created and laid out as part of St.