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Camden County High School graduates Bryan Dong, left, and Alexander Eddy, right, listen to speeches during the school’s commencement exercises Friday night.

Camden County High School graduates Bryan Dong, left, and Alexander Eddy, right, listen to speeches during the school’s commencement exercises Friday night.

Camden County grads begin a new path

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Camden County High School sent 671 teenagers onto their next path Friday night during the high school’s commencement exercise at Chris Gilman Stadium.The graduating class boasts more than $4.5 million in scholarship earnings, according to Camden County High Principal James Phillips.

Camden County commissioners reject ban of data centers

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 28, 2026
One Camden County commissioner’s effort to ban data centers in unincorporated parts of the county failed May 19 during a Board of Commissioners meeting.Commissioner Cody Smith proposed the county ban data centers amid a six-month moratorium on the controversial economic development projects.
Frankie Hillery-Miller, center, was recently honored as the Camden County Board of Commissioners’ Employee of the Quarter. With Hillery-Miller are, from left, Interim County Administrator Joey Yacobacci, Commissioners Cody Smith and Ben Casey, Chairman Robbie Cheek, Commissioner Jim Goodman, Interim Deputy County Administrator Shannon Nettles and Commissioner Martin Turner

Frankie Hillery-Miller, center, was recently honored as the Camden County Board of Commissioners’ Employee of the Quarter. With Hillery-Miller are, from left, Interim County Administrator Joey Yacobacci, Commissioners Cody Smith and Ben Casey, Chairman Robbie Cheek, Commissioner Jim Goodman, Interim Deputy County Administrator Shannon Nettles and Commissioner Martin Turner

Public Works staffer earns Camden County Employee of the Quarter

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Camden County Employee Recognition Committee recognized Frankie Hillery-Miller of the Camden County Public Works Department as Employee of the Quarter during a recent Board of Commissioners meeting.
Caroline Mills, Asokha Tyson, Brielle Boeskool and Lucia Pulley perform “Vacation.”

Caroline Mills, Asokha Tyson, Brielle Boeskool and Lucia Pulley perform “Vacation.”

Local dancers excel in Jacksonville, Fla., competition

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Lisa Allen’s Dance Works took the stage in March at the DTI Dance Competition in Jacksonville, Fla., earning high marks and numerous awards for their performances.

Shakespeare at the Pier set for Sunday

News Staff
Friday, May 22, 2026
LightWorks will present “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Gilman Amphitheater at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24. The show is free and open to the public. The play is being produced by All The Devil’s Shakespeare Company in St. Augustine. They perform in St.
Camden County Chief Magistrate Judge Jennifer Lewis, center, accepts the Golden Eagle Award on Thursday, May 14 at the Santa Maria Venue in St. Marys. The Golden Eagle award is presented each year by the Scouting America Coastal Council to a person who has contributed immensely to the scouting organization’s mission and goals. With Lewis, from left, are Alison Shores, Anthony Kicklighter, CB Yadav and Sugar Yadav. To view more photos, see Page 15 and visit tribune-georgian.smugmug.com.

Camden County Chief Magistrate Judge Jennifer Lewis, center, accepts the Golden Eagle Award on Thursday, May 14 at the Santa Maria Venue in St. Marys. The Golden Eagle award is presented each year by the Scouting America Coastal Council to a person who has contributed immensely to the scouting organization’s mission and goals. With Lewis, from left, are Alison Shores, Anthony Kicklighter, CB Yadav and Sugar Yadav. To view more photos, see Page 15 and visit tribune-georgian.smugmug.com.

Distinguished honor

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Camden County Chief Magistrate Judge Jennifer Lewis, center, accepts the Golden Eagle Award on Thursday, May 14 at the Santa Maria Venue in St. Marys.
Camden County's Martin Turner and Allison Murray won re-election to their seats Tuesday.

Camden County's Martin Turner and Allison Murray won re-election to their seats Tuesday.

Incumbents romp in re-election bid

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Incumbents romped to big victories Tuesday in Camden County’s two contested races.Camden County District 2 Republican Commissioner Martin Turner collected 747 of 1,249 votes (59.8%) to defeat challenger C. Ben Goff (40.
Saltwater Performing Arts’ Kids Troupe are finishing rehearsals for their upcoming production of Disney’s Aristocats Kids, which they’ll perform May 29-31 at Three Rivers Church in St Marys. Front row, from left, are Chloe Rutland, McKinley Cox, Ruby Keiss, Carter Brown, Avery Rasor, Amiyah Gomez and Saylor Smith. Middle row: Natalie Fumbanks, Aurora Gomez, Adeline Bryan, Emery Herndon, Sophia Ray, Caroline Horton, Charlotte Ferguson, Josie Bozgoz and Amelia McCurdy. Back row: Delilah Lewis, Tori Kennedy, P

Saltwater Performing Arts’ Kids Troupe are finishing rehearsals for their upcoming production of Disney’s Aristocats Kids, which they’ll perform May 29-31 at Three Rivers Church in St Marys. Front row, from left, are Chloe Rutland, McKinley Cox, Ruby Keiss, Carter Brown, Avery Rasor, Amiyah Gomez and Saylor Smith. Middle row: Natalie Fumbanks, Aurora Gomez, Adeline Bryan, Emery Herndon, Sophia Ray, Caroline Horton, Charlotte Ferguson, Josie Bozgoz and Amelia McCurdy. Back row: Delilah Lewis, Tori Kennedy, P

Saltwater Performing Arts' Kids Troupe to perform ‘Aristocats’

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Hopefully you don’t find yourself sneezing like Edgar and miss these cool cats grooving to some jazz in this amazing production presented by talented kindergartners through second-graders in St. Marys. Saltwater Performing Arts’ Kids Troupe will take St.
The first-place winners of the Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFBn) Kings Bay’s 15th annual Dunham Challenge, pose for a photo with, from left, Jeremiah Workman, assistant secretary, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), Lt. Col Joseph Moeller, MCSFBn commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Daly, MCSFBn command sergeant major, at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

The first-place winners of the Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFBn) Kings Bay’s 15th annual Dunham Challenge, pose for a photo with, from left, Jeremiah Workman, assistant secretary, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), Lt. Col Joseph Moeller, MCSFBn commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Cory Daly, MCSFBn command sergeant major, at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

MCSFBn hosts annual Dunham Challenge at sub base

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Ashley BerumenU.S. Navy The Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFBn) hosted the annual Dunham Challenge at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on April 9.