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Jefferson named volunteer of quarter

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services announced Aaron “Jeff” Jefferson Jr. as its Camden Campus Fall Volunteer of the Quarter. Jefferson brought many years of experience from his career as a chaplain in the U.S. Navy to his role as a Pastoral Care volunteer with the hospital.
Georgia Cotton Commission Education and Outreach Specialist Caroline Gentry, left, presents Safe Harbor Children Advocacy Center’s Brionna Jones with 125 pairs of socks on behalf of the state’s 3,000 cotton farmers.

Georgia Cotton Commission Education and Outreach Specialist Caroline Gentry, left, presents Safe Harbor Children Advocacy Center’s Brionna Jones with 125 pairs of socks on behalf of the state’s 3,000 cotton farmers.

Cotton farmers donate 12,000 pairs of socks to Georgia shelters

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
On behalf of Georgia’s 3,500 cotton farming families, the Georgia Cotton Commission recently donated 12,000 pairs of socks to various homeless shelters across the state.
The 641 Book Club at the St. Marys Public Library meets every month. From left are Kim Stahl, Mary Ann Intravia, Jeanne Earley, Caryn Burke, Rose Bergstrom and Dot McDonald.

The 641 Book Club at the St. Marys Public Library meets every month. From left are Kim Stahl, Mary Ann Intravia, Jeanne Earley, Caryn Burke, Rose Bergstrom and Dot McDonald.

641 Book Club cooks up delightful treats on a monthly basis at St. Marys Public Library

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The dishes may change from month to month, but the simple ideas of fun, food and fellowship don’t with the 641 Book Club at the St. Marys Public Library. Instead of mysteries and biographies discussed among other book groups, this club focuses on cookbooks.
City of St. Marys

City of St. Marys

St. Marys lands grant for ‘Spine’ flood mitigation efforts

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Christmas came early for dozens of coastal resiliency projects this year, with St. Marys getting in on the action to the tune of $517,500 to restore a former coastal marsh area and an estuary habitat, along with the creation of a downtown wetland park known as “the Spine.
The Kiwanis Club of St. Marys recently donated dictionaries to third- and fifth-graders at five Camden County elementary schools.

The Kiwanis Club of St. Marys recently donated dictionaries to third- and fifth-graders at five Camden County elementary schools.

Club donates dictionaries to local schools

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Third- and fifth-graders in five Camden County elementary schools experienced the thrill of opening their own dictionaries recently, dictionaries that the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys awarded them as part of the Dictionary Project.
The Robert S. Abbott Race Unity Institute and Women United International provided pajamas and books for 87 children enrolled in the Camden Head Start program in Woodbine.

The Robert S. Abbott Race Unity Institute and Women United International provided pajamas and books for 87 children enrolled in the Camden Head Start program in Woodbine.

Organizations spread joy at Head Start program in Woodbine

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The Robert S. Abbott Race Unity Institute, headquartered in Glynn County, and Women United International, headquartered in Camden County, joined forces to provide a Bedtime Bag filled with a pair of pajamas and a book for 87 children of the Camden Head Start program in Woodbine.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened Tuesday in Kingsland.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened Tuesday in Kingsland.

New burger, custard joint opens in Kingsland

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant concept, opened Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 1321 Ga. Highway 40 in Kingsland.

Hospital names Daisy Award winner

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses to registered nurse Leah Geedy in recognition of the kindness and compassion she provides to her patients.