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The tornado entered St. Marys along Norris Street, which suffered significant residential and tree damage.

The tornado entered St. Marys along Norris Street, which suffered significant residential and tree damage.

In wake of tornado, EMA building volunteer database

Jill Helton
Thursday, July 15, 2021
In the aftermath of a EF-2 tornado that touched down in Camden last week, local officials are already working on how to respond better next time. It is still early in hurricane season and last week’s storm was an early wake-up call.
Ribbon cutting for Laurel Island Parkway Trail/Photo by Kate Wain

Ribbon cutting for Laurel Island Parkway Trail/Photo by Kate Wain

Laurel Island Parkway Trail opens

Jill Helton
Thursday, July 15, 2021
  Camden County on Tuesday celebrated the opening of the Laurel Island Parkway Trail, a 4-6-mile hard-surface trail that will provide a safe pathway for those using alternate forms of transportation along the roadway.
As COVID-19 case rase have spiked in recent weeks, coastal health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated.

As COVID-19 case rase have spiked in recent weeks, coastal health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated.

COVID cases in county, region are rising sharply

Jill Helton
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Southeast Georgia Health System warns that the coastal area is experiencing higher case rates than it has seen in many months. As of Monday, there were a dozen positive COVID patients hospitalized at Camden Campus.
twisted trees and downed power lines

twisted trees and downed power lines

Tornado rips through St. Marys

Jill Helton
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
St. Marys is cleaning up after a tornado on Wednesday evening ripped a path from the downtown area to the RV park at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base on the other side of town.
Citizen figuring taxes with a calculator

Citizen figuring taxes with a calculator

No countywide property tax increase expected

Jill Helton
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
A tax millage rate increase is not planned this year for countywide or unincorporated property owners, according to the county’s chief financial officer.  Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2022 budget during a regular meeting last week in Woodbine.
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GBI investigating fatal officer-involved shooting

Johna Strickland Rush
Monday, August 24, 2020
GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting today that happened last night in Kingsland at a Gross Road apartment. A Kingsland police officer shot and killed a man who was threatening a woman with a knife.  Kingsland officers responded at 10:49 p.m.
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'Please help us slow the spread'

Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Everyone has questions. How many confirmed COVID-19 cases does Camden have today? How many residents have been tested for coronavirus? How many have received results? How many are still waiting? How many people have recovered?
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Coronavirus precautions shift election, cancel events

Johna Strickland Rush
Monday, March 23, 2020
    As public health officials continue to issue advisories, events are being postponed and government offices are closing to the public or changing how staff interact with residents. The primary election has also been delayed. This article will be updated as more information because available.