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North Atlantic right whale #2503 (Boomerang) and her fifth calf swimming about 9 miles east of the St. Marys River entrance in Florida. Boomerang is the newest calf to be discovered by researchers.

North Atlantic right whale #2503 (Boomerang) and her fifth calf swimming about 9 miles east of the St. Marys River entrance in Florida. Boomerang is the newest calf to be discovered by researchers.

Congress allocates $500K for right whale monitoring, protection

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The plight of the North Atlantic right whale could receive a boost from legislation recently passed in Congress.
After failing to meet its obligation under a bankruptcy plan, Jacoby Development has lost control of 700-plus acres of land in St. Marys. (Michael Lewis Aerial Photography)

After failing to meet its obligation under a bankruptcy plan, Jacoby Development has lost control of 700-plus acres of land in St. Marys. (Michael Lewis Aerial Photography)

JDA takes helm of 700-plus acres

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, January 16, 2026
The Camden County Joint Development Authority’s available inventory just grew by about 700 acres. On Tuesday, the economic development agency announced it had secured the former Gilman Paper property after a developer – Jacoby Development – “failed to satisfy its contractual obligations.
Local law enforcement recently arrested two people in a joint operation.

Local law enforcement recently arrested two people in a joint operation.

Joint law enforcement operation nets two arrests

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, January 16, 2026
Two Camden County men were arrested Thursday, Jan. 8, by law enforcement officials after a three-month narcotics investigation, according to a news release from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office.
Women United International members pose for a photo with Camden Head Start Program Director Christy Overby after distributing bedtime bags.

Women United International members pose for a photo with Camden Head Start Program Director Christy Overby after distributing bedtime bags.

Non-profits spread joy to Head Start children

News Staff
Friday, January 16, 2026
Wrapping up their activities for 2025, Women United International organized a holiday campaign to provide a Bedtime Bag filled with a pair of pajamas and a book for each of the nearly 80 children of the Camden Head Start program in Woodbine.
Camden County's first baby of 2026 is Aurora Page Guyon.

Camden County's first baby of 2026 is Aurora Page Guyon.

First Arrival

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Camden County’s first baby of 2026, Aurora Page Guyon, arrived right on time. With a due date of Jan. 1, the eight-pound, nine-ounce baby girl didn’t make her parents, Felicity and Colby Guyon of St. Marys, wait long, arriving at 1:07 p.m. Thursday, Jan.

Camden County administrator resigns

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Camden County Board of Commissioners’ first public meeting of 2026 ended with a surprise resignation. On Tuesday night, commissioners voted to accept Camden County Administrator Shawn Boatright’s resignation. His final day is March 9.
Camden County Joint Development Authority

Camden County Joint Development Authority

Bankrupty court grants 1-week extension on Cumberland Inlet property

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The future of Cumberland Inlet, the much ballyhooed 700-plus acre property on St. Marys coast, is uncertain for another week. According to a news release from the Camden County Joint Development Authority (JDA), JDI Cumberland Inlet LLC – the Jacoby Development-led entity currently in U.S.
Camden County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Robert Duckworth was named the Camden County Board of Commissioners’ Employee of the Quarter.

Camden County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Robert Duckworth was named the Camden County Board of Commissioners’ Employee of the Quarter.

Sergeant honored as Camden County Employee of the Quarter

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Camden County Board of Commissioners’ Employee Recognition Committee selected Camden County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Robert Duckworth as Employee of the Quarter during the recent Employee Milestone Recognition Ceremony.