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Alexia Moore

Alexia Moore

Judge expresses doubt on murder charge in alleged abortion

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
Jabari Gibbs The Currents GA A Coastal Georgia district attorney and a Superior Court judge said Monday they were doubtful that enough evidence exists to move forward with a malice murder charge against a 31-year-old Camden County mother arrested earlier this month for an alleged illegal...
The National Park Service permits six hunts per year at Cumberland Island National Seashore, which helps manage the deer and feral hog population.

The National Park Service permits six hunts per year at Cumberland Island National Seashore, which helps manage the deer and feral hog population.

National Park Service announces potential expansion of hog, deer hunts on Cumberland Island

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, March 27, 2026
The National Park Service announced an effort to expand volunteer opportunities for invasive species management at Cumberland Island National Seashore, but no firm expansion has been announced by the national park. The national park already conducts six scheduled hunts per year.
Kingsland Deputy Fire Chief Bill Carreira, left, Alex Gonzalez, seventh from left, Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day Jr., fourth from right, and others are surrounded by the rescue team from Kingsland Fire Rescue Station 4.

Kingsland Deputy Fire Chief Bill Carreira, left, Alex Gonzalez, seventh from left, Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day Jr., fourth from right, and others are surrounded by the rescue team from Kingsland Fire Rescue Station 4.

Middle school student named honorary firefighter

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
Surrounded by firefighters, family and city leaders, 13-year-old Alexander “Alex” Bane Gonzalez was officially sworn in as an honorary firefighter with Kingsland Fire Rescue during a special ceremony at Kingsland Fire Station No. 4 on Gross Road.
Capt. Bradley Bozin, left, incoming commanding officer at Trident Training Facility Kings Bay; Capt. Matthew Fanning, center, commanding officer, Submarine Learning Center and presiding officer; and Capt. Brian Turney, outgoing commanding officer of Trident Training Facility Kings Bay, participated March 12 in a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Capt. Bradley Bozin, left, incoming commanding officer at Trident Training Facility Kings Bay; Capt. Matthew Fanning, center, commanding officer, Submarine Learning Center and presiding officer; and Capt. Brian Turney, outgoing commanding officer of Trident Training Facility Kings Bay, participated March 12 in a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Bozin takes command of Trident Training Facility

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
Capt. Brian Turney relinquished command of Trident Training Facility (TTF) Kings Bay to Capt. Brad Bozin during a change-of-command ceremony March 12 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Capt. Matthew Fanning, commanding officer of the Submarine Learning Center in Groton, Conn.
The Camden County High HOSA club recently competed in the State Leadership Conference.

The Camden County High HOSA club recently competed in the State Leadership Conference.

CCHS HOSA organization has successful state conference

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Camden County High School Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) recently participated in the HOSA State Leadership Conference. Top state finishers were: Second place – Kailey Deckman, Physical Therapy. Third place – Gabriella Langley, Home Health Aide.
Avery Twelkemeier

Avery Twelkemeier

Voice of a champion

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Before she defeated the competition, Avery Twelkemeier had to defeat anxiety. She conquered both. On Saturday, Twelkemeier earned a Georgia High School Association Literary Female Vocalist state championship at Buford High School. “That was very, very exciting,” she said.
St. Marys Elementary School

St. Marys Elementary School

Camden County Schools receives $500K toward bat expenses

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Camden County Schools received a budget boost in the recently passed Georgia state budget. The school district will receive $500,000 to help offset costs incurred at St. Marys Elementary School, where more than 200 bats were discovered earlier this year.
Camden County High School Visual Arts teacher Chris Dougherty is one of 40 artists who have their work in the “Art of Georgia” display at the Georgia State Capitol.

Camden County High School Visual Arts teacher Chris Dougherty is one of 40 artists who have their work in the “Art of Georgia” display at the Georgia State Capitol.

Local artist, high school teacher’s work displayed at Georgia State Capitol

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Camden County High School Visual Arts teacher Chris Dougherty joins a select group of artists in the latest installment of the “Art of Georgia” display, a curated grouping of paintings and photographs presented by the Office of the Governor and Georgia Council for the Arts.