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Former sheriff’s deputy indicted

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, January 19, 2023
A former Camden County deputy has been indicted on multiple charges in connection to a violent traffic stop about a year ago. Christine “Christi” Newman, 53, was booked Jan.
Spaceport Camden logo

Spaceport Camden logo

Officials spar over Spaceport – again

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The controversial Spaceport Camden dominated Tuesday’s Camden County Board of Commissioners’ meeting. But there was no status change for the economic development project stalled in legal limbo. Camden County is currently a participant in four lawsuits connected to the proposed spaceport.
Camden Ministries’ former director, Pam Unger, said the Helping Hands Food Pantry is searching for a new home after the rent was increased at its St. Marys location.

Camden Ministries’ former director, Pam Unger, said the Helping Hands Food Pantry is searching for a new home after the rent was increased at its St. Marys location.

Holiday season is over, but food pantry demand is evergreen

Sam Rowland
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Many food pantries in Camden County have seen demand go up throughout 2022, even as logistical issues persist. This includes the mainstays like Helping Hands Food Pantry and Ravens of Elijah, but also smaller ones.
FBI Atlanta Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jermaine Deans speaks Jan. 11 during a news conference announcing Operation Ghost Busted.

FBI Atlanta Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jermaine Deans speaks Jan. 11 during a news conference announcing Operation Ghost Busted.

76 charged in Operation Ghost Busted

Sam Rowland
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The U.S. Justice Department announced Jan. 11 the largest drug bust in the Southern District of Georgia’s history.
Eden Ross, Tinsley Griffis and Gracelyn George served on staff of Camden Middle School’s new literary magazine, “Constellations.”

Eden Ross, Tinsley Griffis and Gracelyn George served on staff of Camden Middle School’s new literary magazine, “Constellations.”

Publishing power

News Staff
Friday, January 13, 2023
Troyce Grant For the Tribune & Georgian   A literary magazine has come to Camden Middle school, thanks to the help of a new sixth-grade teacher, Jenny Ritchotte. Ritchotte started teaching at the CMS in February 2022 as a language arts teacher.

Carter files bill to disband IRS, end income taxes

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, January 13, 2023
The congressman representing Coastal Georgia, including Camden County, has introduced legislation to enact the “Fair Tax Act.” Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), a four-term congressman from Pooler, filed the legislation Jan. 3. Co-sponsors for the legislation include U.S. Reps. Andre3w Clyde (R-Ga.
St. Marys City Clerk Deborah Walker-Reed, from left, issues the oath of office to newly elected St. Marys Councilman Steve Conner. With Conner are his wife, Cheryl Conner, and the family of Danny Riggins, Anne Riggins and Dana Riggins Parker. Danny Riggins died in December after he was elected to the City Council.

St. Marys City Clerk Deborah Walker-Reed, from left, issues the oath of office to newly elected St. Marys Councilman Steve Conner. With Conner are his wife, Cheryl Conner, and the family of Danny Riggins, Anne Riggins and Dana Riggins Parker. Danny Riggins died in December after he was elected to the City Council.

Council sworn in; Riggins remembered

Sam Rowland
Friday, January 13, 2023
At the first St. Marys City Council meeting of the year, newly elected council member Steven Conner was sworn in for his first term, alongside the re-elected, long-serving council member Artie Jones Jr., while respect were paid to late council member-elect Danny Riggins. Riggins, who died Dec.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

Planning director leaves city post, takes new base job

Sam Rowland
Friday, January 13, 2023
St. Marys Community Development Director Kenneth Hughes has resigned his city post to take a job with Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. The open position has been posted online already, and City Manager Robby Horton said the timeline to fill the job is about three months.
Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Obstetrics & Gynecology’s Dr. Bradley W. Newton holds Jasper Jiang, Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus’ first baby of 2023.

Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Obstetrics & Gynecology’s Dr. Bradley W. Newton holds Jasper Jiang, Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus’ first baby of 2023.

Hospital welcomes first baby of 2023

News Staff
Friday, January 13, 2023
The Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus welcomed its first 2023 baby on Sunday, Jan. 1. Hai Yan Fang set eyes on her adorable son, Jasper Jiang, for the first time at 9:07 a.m.

Hospital announces quarterly volunteer honors

News Staff
Friday, January 13, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services recently announced Cecile Settles as the Brunswick Campus Fall Volunteer of the Quarter and John Nevins as the Camden Campus Fall Volunteer of the Quarter.