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Camden County High School’s new head football coach, Jon Lindsey, left, discusses an on-field adjustment with former football coach Jeff Herron during a 2023 football game. Lindsey was named the new football coach of the program Friday.

Camden County High School’s new head football coach, Jon Lindsey, left, discusses an on-field adjustment with former football coach Jeff Herron during a 2023 football game. Lindsey was named the new football coach of the program Friday.

New ’Cat in charge

Andy Diffenderfer
Friday, November 21, 2025
Two days after announcing the dismissal of Camden County High head football coach Travis Roland, Camden County Schools last Friday released a statement announcing the appointment of former Wildcat assistant coach Jon Lindsey to the post. “In our community, football is part of the local identity.
Luis Oscar Ocanto

Luis Oscar Ocanto

Kingsland Police Department capture out-of-state murder suspect

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, November 21, 2025
A traffic stop Monday by the Kingsland Police Department resulted in an out-of-state homicide suspect being detained, according to a news release from the law enforcement agency. According to Kingsland police, a patrol unit stopped a 2021 Kia Sorento that was traveling over the speed limit.

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter supports ending shutdown

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, November 21, 2025
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter was in the majority on two major votes in the last week. On Nov. 12, Carter voted in favor of a bill to reopen the government – ending the 43-day shutdown that saw citizens lose SNAP benefits and some government employees not receive pay.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

Council OKs idea for city welcome packet

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, November 21, 2025
St. Marys City Council tasked city staff to create a welcome packet for newcomers interesting in buying houses or opening businesses in the city’s historic district. Council member Jeremy Nascimento pitched the idea to council members Monday night during a regularly scheduled meeting.
From left, Bryan James, B. James Construction (general contractor); Benjamin Starks, senior project manager, Jericho Design Group (architect); Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day; Kingsland Police Chief Rickey Evans; Alex Blount, Kingsland City Council; Paul Chamberlin, Kingsland City Council; and Kingsland City Manager Lee Spell break ground on the new city police headquarters.

From left, Bryan James, B. James Construction (general contractor); Benjamin Starks, senior project manager, Jericho Design Group (architect); Kingsland Mayor Grayson Day; Kingsland Police Chief Rickey Evans; Alex Blount, Kingsland City Council; Paul Chamberlin, Kingsland City Council; and Kingsland City Manager Lee Spell break ground on the new city police headquarters.

Kingsland breaks ground on new police headquarters

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The groundbreaking for a new Kingsland Police headquarters Monday is a symbol of the city’s commitment to public safety, and another substantial step toward “strengthening and modernizing” the department, said Mayor Grayson Day.
North Atlantic right whale No. 3780 swimming with her calf on Dec. 30, 2023, in waters 25 nautical miles off the mouth of the St. Marys River.

North Atlantic right whale No. 3780 swimming with her calf on Dec. 30, 2023, in waters 25 nautical miles off the mouth of the St. Marys River.

Right whales on the move, turtle nesting below expectations

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, November 13, 2025
North Atlantic right whale calving season doesn’t officially start until Saturday, but at least two right whales are already on the move down the coast and may presently be just offshore or further south into Florida. People spotted two right whales Nov.
Red snapper debate floats to surface at fishery meeting

Red snapper debate floats to surface at fishery meeting

Red snapper debate floats to surface at meeting

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The federal fishery management system is complex and moves slowly, which can and does lead to frustration — the years-long work on the red snapper fishery in the South Atlantic shows all that in spades.
Camden County High School football coach Travis Roland was fired Wednesday. Roland was 13-8 in two seasons.

Camden County High School football coach Travis Roland was fired Wednesday. Roland was 13-8 in two seasons.

RELIEVED OF HIS DUTIES

Andy Diffenderfer
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Camden County High football program will have new leadership next season. Camden County Schools Superintendent Tracolya Green has relieved Travis Roland of his duties as the Wildcats’ head coach after two seasons on the sidelines, effective immediately.