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Cleared for takeoff? Airport project work continues

It’s time to talk about the airport — and who may sponsor a new roughly $50 million airport to replace the St. Marys airport, which closed more than two years ago after decades of security concerns because of its proximity to Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.

Peeples takes the stand in civil lawsuit trial

Kingsland karate instructor Craig Peeples faced his accusers Monday from the witness stand in a civil lawsuit and repeatedly denied allegations by the seven men suing him because they say he sexually abused them as teens. “They ruined my life. They have destroyed me,” he said.

Virus watch: No local cases, but district is prepared

There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Camden County, but several area agencies have been reviewing their emergency plans this week in preparation for that contingency.

Civil trial starts in karate case

As seven men who say Craig Peeples sexually abused them as teens face him in civil court this week, the jury will hear two different stories and weigh their motivations. As their attorney put it, are their accusations about making sure what happened to them doesn’t happen to someone else?

Camden prepares for Columbia class

The new Columbia class submarines will be built in Groton, Connecticut, but Kings Bay is already preparing for the arrival of the first boats.

Shooting complex gets second grant

The Camden County Board of Commissioners accepted a second grant on Feb. 4 from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to pay for the a recreational shooting complex that has been under construction since 2018.

Two indicted in fishing tournament death

  Two Folkston men have been indicted in the death of Sonny Lewis during a June fishing tournament on the Satilla River in Camden County.

Former deputy indicted again

The state is pursuing a perjury case against a former Camden County deputy after dismissing the charges in a related case on the eve of trial. The grand jury indicted Christopher Prosen for perjury in court documents dated Feb. 13.

Construction booming in Kingsland

Development is still booming in Kingsland with several new structures under construction.  One of the most significant of these is the Coastal Pines Technical College campus off May Creek Drive in Kingsland, which is on track for completion this summer.

Council delays decision on storm water utility

After nearly 45 minutes of discussion, St. Marys City Council delayed a decision for 90 days on an ordinance establishing a storm water utility. The city has long discussed creating a utility or enterprise fund to help mitigate drainage issues and set up a committee last spring to study the issue.