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Sainz to lead new subcommittee on economic development

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
ATLANTA – House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Chairman Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) recently announced the creation of a new Subcommittee on Sustainable Economic Development, and he has appointed State Rep. Steven Sainz (R-St. Marys) as chairman of the subcommittee.
Women leaders in the Camden County Sheriff’s Office include, from left, 911 Center Director Capt. Holly Douglas, School Resource Deputies Cpl. Anita Chavez and Sgt. Felicia Buie, Criminal Investigation Division Commander Capt. Harritte Sirmon, Evidence Technician Cpl. Jeanie Jenkins and School Resource Deputies Supervisor and CHAMPS Program Director Lt. Kizzler Knight.

Women leaders in the Camden County Sheriff’s Office include, from left, 911 Center Director Capt. Holly Douglas, School Resource Deputies Cpl. Anita Chavez and Sgt. Felicia Buie, Criminal Investigation Division Commander Capt. Harritte Sirmon, Evidence Technician Cpl. Jeanie Jenkins and School Resource Deputies Supervisor and CHAMPS Program Director Lt. Kizzler Knight.

Sheriff honors women in law enforcement

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Camden County Sheriff’s Office honored women in law enforcement Sept. 12 as part of National Women Police Officer Week. Sheriff Jim Proctor honored the women of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office by providing a brunch for the women employees of the agency.
Camden County Board of Commissioners recently received $750,000 for Horse Stamp Church Road improvements. From left are County Administrator Shawn Boatright, Commissioners Lannie Brant and Trevor Readdick, Public Works Director Shalana McNamee, commission Chairman Ben Casey, Grants Manager Julie Haigler, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Jim Goodman.

Camden County Board of Commissioners recently received $750,000 for Horse Stamp Church Road improvements. From left are County Administrator Shawn Boatright, Commissioners Lannie Brant and Trevor Readdick, Public Works Director Shalana McNamee, commission Chairman Ben Casey, Grants Manager Julie Haigler, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Jim Goodman.

Pay bump coming for county first responders

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, September 15, 2023
Camden County first responders will soon receive a pay increase after the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved a new salary scale for employees. Commissioners voted 4-0 on Sept. 5 to approve the salary increases. Commissioner Jim Goodman was absent from the meeting.
Camden County Fire Rescue added seven new firefighters to its force.

Camden County Fire Rescue added seven new firefighters to its force.

Seven new firefighters join CCFR

News Staff
Friday, September 15, 2023
Camden County Fire Rescue has added seven new firefighters to its force after a recruiting class completed its Basic Firefighter requirements. L’Shawn Bermudez, Dominick Esposito, Jaden Lee, Casey Franklin, Keenan Hanna, Joshua Harman and Alaina Knapp were recognized at a graduation ceremony.
Camden County Sheriff Jim Proctor stands in one of the jail pods in the county jail. Since November, five Camden County Sheriff’s Office corrections officers have been arrested for incidents connected to treatment of inmates.

Camden County Sheriff Jim Proctor stands in one of the jail pods in the county jail. Since November, five Camden County Sheriff’s Office corrections officers have been arrested for incidents connected to treatment of inmates.

‘I’VE GOT TO FIX IT’

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, September 8, 2023
Before Jim Proctor was Camden County’s sheriff, he was the sheriff’s office’s jail administrator. For 14 years, Proctor operated the jail. He knows a thing or two about how it works. When Proctor was the jail administrator, the number of inmates was significantly lower.

Eagle Scout wins state honor

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
Braydon Smith of Kingsland Scout Troop 8385 was recognized as the VFW Georgia Eagle Scout of the Year in June in Macon. He was accompanied by his mother, Cheryl Smith, and younger brother, Zachary Smith, who is also an Eagle Scout. Both brothers advanced to Eagle Scout in 2022.

Hospital presents BEE award to paramedic

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented the BEE Award to Jason Milton in recognition of his willingness to always provide superior support to his peers. The BEE Award honors and recognizes team members outside of nursing who go Beyond Exceptional Expectations (BEE).
The Honey Badgers will perform Saturday at Music in the Park at St. Marys Waterfront Park.

The Honey Badgers will perform Saturday at Music in the Park at St. Marys Waterfront Park.

The Honey Badgers to perform on waterfront

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
The Music in the Park event Saturday, Sept. 9, will feature The Honey Badgers out of Fernandina Beach, Fla., playing from 6-8 p.m. at St. Marys Waterfront Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair for the concert. A food truck will be available to purchase dinner.
Camden County Board of Commissioners recently received $750,000 for Horse Stamp Church Road improvements. From left are County Administrator Shawn Boatright, Commissioners Lannie Brant and Trevor Readdick, Public Works Director Shalana McNamee, commission Chairman Ben Casey, Grants Manager Julie Haigler, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Jim Goodman.

Camden County Board of Commissioners recently received $750,000 for Horse Stamp Church Road improvements. From left are County Administrator Shawn Boatright, Commissioners Lannie Brant and Trevor Readdick, Public Works Director Shalana McNamee, commission Chairman Ben Casey, Grants Manager Julie Haigler, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Jim Goodman.

Democratic Party chair questions elections board selection process

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The chairman of the Democrats of Camden County says the Camden County Board of Commissioners erred in its process to select a new member of the local Board of Elections and Registration.