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Camden schools to close indefinitely in response to virus

Camden County Schools released a statement this morning announcing the closure of all schools and activities. The full release is below ————— We have been committed to keeping our community updated about the rapidly developing situation with COVID‐19.

Jurors reach verdict in karate civil suit

After deliberating for several hours last week, a Camden jury found in favor of four men who alleged in a civil lawsuit that their karate instructor, Craig Peeples, sexually abused them as teens. They will not receive anything in damages.

Commissioners say quality of prospects justify spaceport

Camden County leaders insist Spaceport Camden remains the county’s top strategic priority because major prospects are already knocking on our door.

Update: Camden hospital treats first coronavirus patient

As more and more confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) pop up each day, Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus, treated its first patient this week.

Candidates qualify for May general primary

Qualifying opened Monday for the May 19 general primary and continues until noon Friday.

Cleared for takeoff? Airport project work continues

It’s time to talk about the airport — and who may sponsor a new roughly $50 million airport to replace the St. Marys airport, which closed more than two years ago after decades of security concerns because of its proximity to Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.

Peeples takes the stand in civil lawsuit trial

Kingsland karate instructor Craig Peeples faced his accusers Monday from the witness stand in a civil lawsuit and repeatedly denied allegations by the seven men suing him because they say he sexually abused them as teens. “They ruined my life. They have destroyed me,” he said.

Virus watch: No local cases, but district is prepared

There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, but several area agencies have been reviewing their emergency plans this week in preparation for that contingency.

Civil trial starts in karate case

As seven men who say Craig Peeples sexually abused them as teens face him in civil court this week, the jury will hear two different stories and weigh their motivations. As their attorney put it, are their accusations about making sure what happened to them doesn’t happen to someone else?

Camden prepares for Columbia class

The new Columbia class submarines will be built in Groton, Connecticut, but Kings Bay is already preparing for the arrival of the first boats.