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Morris E. Peeples

Morris E. Peeples

Longtime fire chief dies at 81

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, September 8, 2022
When Morris Peeples, the longtime fire chief for the city of Kingsland, went to Kingsland Methodist Church on Sundays with his family, he parked a Fire Rescue vehicle outside the house of worship. “He was faithful to the Lord,” his son, Kevin Peeples recalled.
Business and community leaders -- plus Gov. Brian Kemp -- break ground on the new Cumberland Inlet eco-tourism development.

Business and community leaders -- plus Gov. Brian Kemp -- break ground on the new Cumberland Inlet eco-tourism development.

A NEW CHAPTER

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Community and business leaders – and Gov. Brian Kemp – broke ground Friday morning on a 722-acre mixed development “eco-tourism destination” in St.
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for Cumberland Inlet on Friday.

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for Cumberland Inlet on Friday.

Kemp: Georgia economy thrives due to its people

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, September 1, 2022
When Gov. Brian Kemp visited St. Marys on Friday morning, he did so to tout a 700-plus acre eco-tourism development on St. Marys’ North River. But the first-term governor who faces re-election in November also celebrated the economic success of Georgia as a whole.
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks during a rally Tuesday evening in Kingsland. Abrams, a Democrat, is running to unseat incumbent Brian Kemp as governor.

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks during a rally Tuesday evening in Kingsland. Abrams, a Democrat, is running to unseat incumbent Brian Kemp as governor.

Abrams visits Camden

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Julia Roberts Community Newspapers Inc. Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams visited Camden County 77 days ahead of the election, bringing hundreds of people to their feet touting raises for teaches and police, better education, ways to bring jobs to Georgia and expansion of Medicaid.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

Cities, county agree on LOST fund distribution

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 18, 2022
In a close vote Tuesday evening, Camden County commissioners approved the certification of Local Option Sales Tax distribution. County Commissioners Trevor Readdick and Chuck Clark voted in opposition in the 3-2 vote, but neither spoke about the issue when it was brought before the commission.
St. Marys City Council opted not to vote on changes to its noise control ordinance during Monday's meeting.

St. Marys City Council opted not to vote on changes to its noise control ordinance during Monday's meeting.

St. Marys City Council pumps brakes on noise control ordinance

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 18, 2022
St. Marys City Council delayed voting about altering its noise ordinance in hopes of gathering more information and public input. In a meeting Monday, council members voted unanimously to table a vote on the city’s noise control ordinance.
Sheila McNeill has retired from the Camden Partnership.

Sheila McNeill has retired from the Camden Partnership.

Community supporter

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Sheila McNeill is still completing her term as a state senator, but she’s retired from her post as president of the Camden Partnership. It culminates a lengthy civilian career that has largely benefited the military and Camden County.
Residents spoke in opposition to a 144-acre development during the Kingsland City Council's recent meeting.

Residents spoke in opposition to a 144-acre development during the Kingsland City Council's recent meeting.

Kingsland oppose 144-acre development

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Several residents declared their opposition to a planned development off Henrietta Street in Kingsland. Suwannee-based BBC Investment Group submitted an amended planned development for 143.9 acres.