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Sen. Mike Hodges, R-Brunswick, explains SB 362, an economic incentives bill limiting business choices for union recognition, to the state Senate Insurance and Labor Committee recently.

Sen. Mike Hodges, R-Brunswick, explains SB 362, an economic incentives bill limiting business choices for union recognition, to the state Senate Insurance and Labor Committee recently.

Bill limiting union representation survives tight Senate vote

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 8, 2024
A proposal limiting how workers can choose union representation advanced through a state Senate committee recently, despite warnings the legislation runs afoul of federal labor law.
State Rep. Steven Sainz

State Rep. Steven Sainz

HOME COOKING

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Cornbread, a favorite throughout Georgia, is indeed a popular bread, but should it be the state’s official bread? A group of state legislators think so, and a bill devoted to that purpose received approval recently in the state House Special Rules Committee, chaired by St. Marys Republican Rep.
City of St. Marys

City of St. Marys

St. Marys secures $1.7 million grant

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The city of St. Marys was recently awarded a $1,735,400 grant to extend the Tabby Trail. The grant comes from the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Fund, which is raised from a sales tax on sporting goods, according to the Capitol Beat News Service Bureau.

Camden County airport triggers dissent

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Big infrastructure plans can encounter notable opposition in rural counties, and the spaceport experience hasn’t helped matters as Camden County seeks to construct a replacement general aviation airport.
A photo of the calf recently born to North Atlantic right whale Juno shows extensive injuries caused by a vessel propeller.

A photo of the calf recently born to North Atlantic right whale Juno shows extensive injuries caused by a vessel propeller.

Vessel that struck whale calf likely not covered by federal speed rule

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The vessel that struck the calf of North Atlantic right whale Juno recently was between 35 and 57 feet long and not subject to whale-related federal vessel speed regulations, according to a report from NOAA Fisheries. Scientists believe a vessel struck the calf sometime between Dec. 9 and Jan. 3.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

State loan to finance landfill expansion

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 1, 2024
There needs to be a place to put Camden County’s trash, and that place is currently running out of space. Pending confirmation by the Board of Commissioners, the county is to receive a $3 million loan from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.
People’s Choice winner Sinaia’ Williams, second runner-up Samara Riascos, Johnson, first runner-up Jami-Quinn Moore, and Miss Congeniality and Spirit Award winner Summer Baker.

People’s Choice winner Sinaia’ Williams, second runner-up Samara Riascos, Johnson, first runner-up Jami-Quinn Moore, and Miss Congeniality and Spirit Award winner Summer Baker.

Miss Wildcat

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Camden County High School’s Aili Johnson center was the winner of the 2024 Miss Wildcat pageant Saturday in the high school’s auditorium. Johnson received a $2,000 scholarship with her win.
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Pooler, asks a question during a meeting of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce last week.

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Pooler, asks a question during a meeting of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce last week.

Congressman opposes pay-for-play in college athletics

Wes Wolfe
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Controversy about the nature of college athletes’ name, image and likeness deals reached the halls of Congress again, with a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce taking up the issue as representatives consider legislation to directly deal with it. First District Rep.