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St. Marys’ Stephen Robbins has written a book, “The Healer’s Miraculous Discovery,” a blend of historical fiction and science fiction.

St. Marys’ Stephen Robbins has written a book, “The Healer’s Miraculous Discovery,” a blend of historical fiction and science fiction.

St. Marys man pens historical/science fiction book

Andy Diffenderfer
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
For Stephen Robbins, the route to becoming an author began with a lack of sleep. The semi-retired St. Marys resident said he would tell himself stories to fall asleep.
OREMC Foundation Trustee Sonya Walker presents a grant to Shawnie Sahadeo, 4-H Agent, and Shawn Clark, 4-H Educator, at Camden County 4-H to support Project Achievement.

OREMC Foundation Trustee Sonya Walker presents a grant to Shawnie Sahadeo, 4-H Agent, and Shawn Clark, 4-H Educator, at Camden County 4-H to support Project Achievement.

OREMC Foundation awards grants

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The Okefenoke REMC Foundation wrapped up its final granting period of 2022 by making spirits bright with grant awards for 10 organizations totaling $37,400.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys mayor vetos city agreement with Raydient

Sam Rowland
Thursday, December 22, 2022
On Monday night, St. Marys City Council approved measures that propel a large, 1,800-acre development toward its future. The next day, the city’s mayor rejected that vote with a veto. On Wednesday afternoon, Council will decide whether the mayor’s veto will stand.
Nathaniel Lamad Wesley

Nathaniel Lamad Wesley

Kingsland man faces manslaughter charges

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, December 22, 2022
A Kingsland man is in jail and charged with voluntary manslaughter after the Kingsland Police Department says a family domestic dispute resulted in a deadly shooting. Nathaniel Lamad Wesley, 28, of Kingsland, was booked into the Camden County Jail on Monday and charged with voluntary manslaughter.
Denny O’Dell Taylor

Denny O’Dell Taylor

Folkston man charged in vehicular death

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, December 22, 2022
A 54-year-old Folkston man is charged with homicide by vehicle, second degree misdemeanor, in connection to a fatal crash that killed one man and left a woman in a medically induced coma, according to the Kingsland Police Department.
During a Kingsland City Council meeting, a woman accused Habitat for Humanity of racism.

During a Kingsland City Council meeting, a woman accused Habitat for Humanity of racism.

Habitat owner alleges racism in home selection

Sam Rowland
Thursday, December 22, 2022
  New development decisions took up much of the agenda at the Dec. 12 Kingsland City Council meeting, including discussion of a traffic signal study, a review of the Water and Sewer Utility Master Plan and further steps toward the establishment of TAD #2 in Camden Woods.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute researchers spotted the Medusa, a 42-year-old right whale, with her calf Dec. 7 off St. Catherines Sound.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute researchers spotted the Medusa, a 42-year-old right whale, with her calf Dec. 7 off St. Catherines Sound.

RETURN OF THE WHALES

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
T he first two mother-calf pairs of the 2022-23 North Atlantic right whale calving season were spotted in Georgia waters. This species is highly endangered, with fewer than 350 individual and fewer than 70 breeding females left in the world.
The National Park Service is seeking public input on Cumberland Island National Seashore’s Visitor Use Management Plan.

The National Park Service is seeking public input on Cumberland Island National Seashore’s Visitor Use Management Plan.

Park service seeks input on proposal

Sam Rowland
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Cumberland Island National Seashore is seeking public feedback on a proposed updated Visitor Use Management Plan.
Danny Riggins

Danny Riggins

Newly elected St. Marys city councilman dies

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, December 12, 2022
Danny Riggins, who was elected in November to serve as a St. Marys city councilman, died Sunday. He was 70. Riggins, who ran for the Post 3 seat, secured his first political victory with 3,551 votes (64%). “Danny Riggins loved St.
A St. Marys man has pleaded guilty connected to the killing of a U.S. Army service member.

A St. Marys man has pleaded guilty connected to the killing of a U.S. Army service member.

St. Marys man admits guilt in killing

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, December 8, 2022
A St. Marys man and former U.S. Army service member has admitted his involvement in a plot that led to the death of a fellow soldier, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Jordan Brown, 21, of St. Marys, has pleaded guilty to assault upon a U.S.