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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an event many look forward to either attending or watching on television, and a Camden County High band student was part of the musical festivities in New York City.
Camden County is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from a national cellphone carrier for park improvements at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park. On Tuesday afternoon, county leaders celebrated the grant with a short ceremony at the Woodbine park. The $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant will “enhance Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park by adding new playground equipment to improve community health and wellness and overall quality of life.” Later that day, county commissioners voted unanimously to accept the grant and mat

Camden County is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from a national cellphone carrier for park improvements at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park. On Tuesday afternoon, county leaders celebrated the grant with a short ceremony at the Woodbine park. The $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant will “enhance Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park by adding new playground equipment to improve community health and wellness and overall quality of life.” Later that day, county commissioners voted unanimously to accept the grant and mat

County lands $50K grant for park upgrade

Camden County is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from a national cellphone carrier for park improvements at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park. On Tuesday afternoon, county leaders celebrated the grant with a short ceremony at the Woodbine park.
Cast members for “Elf the Musical” include, front row, from left, Emmalyn Cutler, Alice Marek, Robert Jones, Sadie Andrews and Ashton Harvey. Middle row: Samantha Anderson, Carson Jones, Desiree Williams, Lorelai Bryan and Elizabeth Vail. Back row: Landon Bryan, Caleb Bryan, Chris Kessler, Elisha Cauthen, Paul Rogers, Irie Williams, Reese Andrews, Katelyn Eby, Camille Wilburn, Steven Jones, Victoria Bettinger and Elijah Kessler.

Cast members for “Elf the Musical” include, front row, from left, Emmalyn Cutler, Alice Marek, Robert Jones, Sadie Andrews and Ashton Harvey. Middle row: Samantha Anderson, Carson Jones, Desiree Williams, Lorelai Bryan and Elizabeth Vail. Back row: Landon Bryan, Caleb Bryan, Chris Kessler, Elisha Cauthen, Paul Rogers, Irie Williams, Reese Andrews, Katelyn Eby, Camille Wilburn, Steven Jones, Victoria Bettinger and Elijah Kessler.

Saltwater Performing Arts’ ‘Elf the Musical’ opens Thursday

Saltwater Performing Arts will present the heartwarming holiday classic, “Elf the Musical,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Theatre by the Trax. “Elf the Musical” is based on the beloved 2003 movie.
Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing, left, presents the Summer Volunteer of the Quarter award to Joanne Wesner.

Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing, left, presents the Summer Volunteer of the Quarter award to Joanne Wesner.

Wesner named top volunteer for summer at local hospital

Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services recently announced Joanne Wesner as the Camden Campus Summer Volunteer of the Quarter. Wesner began volunteering at the hospital in April 2023 and jumped in with both feet.
Camden County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Buck Aldridge, left, deploys a Taser at Leonard Allan Cure during a traffic stop Oct. 16. Aldridge later shot and killed Cure when the two fought during the incident.

Camden County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Buck Aldridge, left, deploys a Taser at Leonard Allan Cure during a traffic stop Oct. 16. Aldridge later shot and killed Cure when the two fought during the incident.

Lawyers demand $16M from sheriff’s office

Attorneys representing the estate of a man killed during a traffic stop in October said it wants $16 million from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office as compensation for excessive use of force and his death, according to a notice of claim released by two law firms.
The 1870 John Rudulph House will be one of the featured homes in the St. Marys Christmas Tour of Homes on Saturday.

The 1870 John Rudulph House will be one of the featured homes in the St. Marys Christmas Tour of Homes on Saturday.

St. Marys to host Tour of Homes

St. Marys Christmas Tour of Homes tickets are on sale at the St. Marys Welcome Center. The tour is 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
Coastal Resources Division Director Doug Haymans, Georgia Department of Natural Resources board member Tim Lowe, and former Coastal Resource Division directors Susan Shipman, Duane Harris, and Spud Woodward kick off the inaugural event of the College of Coastal Georgia’s new Environmental Speaker Series.

Coastal Resources Division Director Doug Haymans, Georgia Department of Natural Resources board member Tim Lowe, and former Coastal Resource Division directors Susan Shipman, Duane Harris, and Spud Woodward kick off the inaugural event of the College of Coastal Georgia’s new Environmental Speaker Series.

New speaker series explores Georgia’s coastal environment

The College of Coastal Georgia hosted the first program of its new Environmental Speaker Series for students, faculty and staff at the college who are interested in conservation, natural and environmental sciences, and associated policy/governance.