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Camden County's Heath Heron was named superintendent of schools in Berrien County on Monday.

Camden County's Heath Heron was named superintendent of schools in Berrien County on Monday.

Camden educator appointed Berrien County superintendent

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, April 17, 2025
A longtime Camden County educator will lead a new school district starting in June. On Monday, Camden County Schools Director of Human Resources Heath Heron was appointed the new school superintendent of Berrien County Schools, effective June 1.
Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland City Council OKs rezoning for funeral home

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, April 17, 2025
A rezoning request on behalf of a Kingsland funeral home ran into opposition, with speakers arguing the plans run afoul of zoning work meant to enhance the downtown area, but the Kingsland City Council voted to go along with the rezoning, albeit with a condition. Quinton Douglas, with Q.L.
Saltwater Performing Arts’ “My Fair Lady” ensemble members rehearse a number with visiting guest director and Broadway actor Colin Anderson.

Saltwater Performing Arts’ “My Fair Lady” ensemble members rehearse a number with visiting guest director and Broadway actor Colin Anderson.

Saltwater Performing Arts presents ‘My Fair Lady’

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Step into the elegance and charm of Edwardian London as Saltwater Performing Arts award-winning Mainstage Troupe presents the beloved musical, “My Fair Lady,” opening Friday, April 25, and running for two enchanting weekends.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys takes first step toward ferry

Wes Wolfe
Friday, April 11, 2025
Slightly more than a century ago, vessels going from Fernandina Beach to St. Marys may be suspected of running booze across state lines. Commerce is still at the heart of another proposal to connect the coastal cities, as the city council seeks a new ferry service.
The Orange Hall Gilman Cultural Center will soon be available to rent for weddings.

The Orange Hall Gilman Cultural Center will soon be available to rent for weddings.

Weddings at Orange Hall to fund facility’s preservation

Wes Wolfe
Friday, April 11, 2025
The Orange Hall Gilman Cultural Center projects the appearance of a wedding venue in a Hallmark film, and soon nuptials at the historic property will provide means for its preservation.
City of St. Marys

City of St. Marys

St. Marys planners prep to take on Midtown

Wes Wolfe
Friday, April 11, 2025
With efforts carrying out St. Marys’ 2017 master plan winding down, city officials and staff within the Code Compliance and Community Development departments are behind an idea to scrap the idea of a new master plan, and instead put their effort specifically toward Midtown revitalization.
Two Kings Bay Trident Refit Facility apprentices work to set up scaffolding to support repair work on submarines.

Two Kings Bay Trident Refit Facility apprentices work to set up scaffolding to support repair work on submarines.

New recruits

Wes Wolfe
Friday, April 4, 2025
It’s no secret that good, well-paying jobs with job security lie just beyond the gates at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, but that’s not enough to bring in the number of workers needed to repair and enhance American and British nuclear submarines.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to seek DA audit

Wes Wolfe
Friday, April 4, 2025
County commissioners throughout the Brunswick Judicial Circuit are pooling money to conduct an audit of the circuit’s district attorney’s office, which is and has been beset with a budget crisis that District Attorney Keith Higgins lays at the feet of previous District Attorney Jackie Johnson and...