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3 top-ranking administrators retire from Camden schools

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Camden County Schools is experiencing a significant shakeup after its top three administrators submitted plans to retire. In May, Superintendent John Tucker’s retirement from Camden County Schools was quietly included in the agenda packet under “personnel” during a school board meeting.
Clifton Herbert Mitchell, Kingsland Councilwoman Kristy Chance and Peggy Kennedy dance to the music.

Clifton Herbert Mitchell, Kingsland Councilwoman Kristy Chance and Peggy Kennedy dance to the music.

Inspirational messages fill Juneteenth celebration

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Messages of inspiration filled a Juneteenth celebration last Saturday in Woodbine, and those attending also felt the historical impact of the holiday through fellowship and music.
Camden County Schools Superintendent John Tucker, left, leads Camden County High School faculty onto the field during the 2021 graduation ceremony at Chris Gilman Stadium.

Camden County Schools Superintendent John Tucker, left, leads Camden County High School faculty onto the field during the 2021 graduation ceremony at Chris Gilman Stadium.

THE NEXT JOURNEY

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 15, 2023
John Tucker talked about his venture into education during Camden County High School’s graduation in May. Growing up on a farm in South Alabama, he dreamed of a different life. Poised behind the unpleasant end of a cow, he dreamed of a better life. No need to get into details. You get the picture.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

City of St. Marys to buy three police vehicles

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Despite early consternation from one St. Marys City Council member, Council unanimously approved the purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoes for the St. Marys Police Department. The cost of the three vehicles is $149,223.
Camden County Emergency Management was recently recertified in the National Weather Services’ StormReady Program.

Camden County Emergency Management was recently recertified in the National Weather Services’ StormReady Program.

County EMA earns recertification

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Camden County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) recently received its recertification in the National Weather Service’s (NWS) StormReady Program. “This accomplishment is the result of teamwork and partnerships across our community, Emergency Management Director Chuck White said.
Capt. Kristen Serumgard, chief of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Operational Forces, honors Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ketchum, who led the Maritime Safety and Security Team Kings Bay.

Capt. Kristen Serumgard, chief of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Operational Forces, honors Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ketchum, who led the Maritime Safety and Security Team Kings Bay.

Changing of the guard

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Kings Bay welcomed new leadership last Thursday, as Lt. Cmdr. Jessica Shafer took the reins at a change of command ceremony in St. Marys. Shafer succeeds Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ketchum, who served since 2020. Ketchum will continue his service in the U.S.