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Kayaking through Okefenokee Swamp (photo courtesy of Explore Georgia)

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Kingsland, St. Marys pass resolution protecting swamp

Shannon Malcom

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

St. Marys and Kingsland have recently passed resolutions requesting protection for Okefenokee Swamp. Alex Kearns, a representative from the Okefenokee Protection Alliance (OPA) said the resolutions will be forwarded to state lawmakers, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

Community leaders in St. Marys envision a grove of trees and park to remember those impacted by COVID-19. (illustrative photo)

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St. Marys planning Remembrance Park

Shannon Malcom

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Plans are in place to plant a grove of trees in honor and remembrance of local citizens affected by COVID-19. Named Remembrance Park, the trees are to be planted at St. Marys Recreation Authority Park at the corner of Ashley and Margaret Streets in downtown St. Marys in November.

The city of Kingsland had the most gain from Census 2020 with a population increase of 13.1%, making it larger than St. Marys by a slight margin.

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Census shows county, city growth

Shannon Malcom

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

According to 2020 census data, the city of Kingsland saw higher population growth than St. Marys, and its total population now outranks St. Marys by 81 residents.

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St. Marys seeing influx of new development

Shannon Malcom

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

St. Marys is welcoming several new units of housing in both single-family homes and apartment complexes, and a housing market analysis has been commissioned by the city to assess upcoming housing needs for local residents.

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Woman leads police on chase with kids in car

Jill Helton

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

A Savannah woman led local law enforcement officers on a 14-mile chase on Interstate 95 on last week with three minor children, including an infant, in her vehicle.

St. Marys property owners will be paying an additional fee to help the city deal with the effects of stormwater.

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St. Marys adopts stormwater utility

Shannon Malcom

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The St. Marys City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to create a stormwater utility, but it will be at least next year in July before property owners will see any sort of charges. St.

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Kingsland sees flurry of business growth

Shannon Malcom

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Kingsland residents will soon be welcoming new businesses, including new restaurants, a clothing store, new apartments, and a new fitness center as it continues to expand.

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Local youth wins national crown

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Camden County can now lay claim to being the home of Tiny Miss U.S. National Forestry Queen, Tessa Murray. While representing Camden County as the Tiny Miss Georgia Forestry Queen, Murray was crowned the 2021 Tiny Miss U.S. National Forestry Queen on September 4.

emergency lights (for illustration)

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Chase ends with arrest of four juveniles

Shannon Malcom

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Four juveniles from Duval County, Florida, driving a vehicle reported stolen from Jacksonville, were arrested in Kingsland Friday, Sept. 10, after a high-speed chase. A black Honda Accord was seen by Kingsland police at 10:43 p.m. traveling south on Interstate 95 in Kingsland at 96 mph.

"Own recognizance" means inmates are released without paying bond; (illustrative photo)

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Sheriff breaking law to alleviate jail overcrowding

Jill Helton

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

The Camden County jail’s longstanding practice of releasing inmates without paying the bail that has been set for them violates state law, which all Georgia law enforcement officers are sworn to uphold.