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The Camden County Board of Commissioners recently received an award for Outstanding Achievement from Popular Annual Financial Reporting.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners recently received an award for Outstanding Achievement from Popular Annual Financial Reporting.

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Camden County government receives financial reporting award

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Camden County Board of Commissioners announced that the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recognized Camden County with an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR) for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

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Former St. Marys mayor dies

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, August 10, 2026
John Morrissey, the former three-term mayor of St. Marys, died Sunday. He was 78.Morrissey, a Charleston, S.C., native, retired to St. Marys in 2007 after a lengthy career in procurement with New York-based companies.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms waves to the crowd last Thursday during her visit to the Kinlaw Rosenwald School in Woodbine.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms waves to the crowd last Thursday during her visit to the Kinlaw Rosenwald School in Woodbine.

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate visits Camden

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, August 10, 2026
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms visited Camden County last Thursday as part of her Southeast Georgia Health Care Tour.

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16-year-old girl killed in car crash

News Staff
Monday, August 10, 2026
A 16-year-old Kingsland girl died Saturday after a two-car crash, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety.Officials said the two-car crash happened at about 8:30 p.m. near Union Carbide Road. The report said a Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a St.
A fire last week at David L. Rainer Elementary School resulted in eight classrooms being inoperable on the first day of school Wednesday.

A fire last week at David L. Rainer Elementary School resulted in eight classrooms being inoperable on the first day of school Wednesday.

David L. Rainer Elementary School fire closes wing

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, August 10, 2026
Camden County Schools students returned to class Wednesday morning, but at one elementary school, the first day of school started with eight fewer classrooms.A fire Tuesday, July 28, at David L.
Saltwater Performing Art’s Encore Troupe will perform “Come From Away” from Aug. 14-23 with a special memorial performance Sept. 11. Cast members, front row, from left are Johnny Mandt, Rachel Wise, Ken Johnson and Chance Davis. Middle row: Renee Lacroix, Ebony Hoggard, Steven Jones, Louis Vallejo, Rachel Kelsey, Katie Bullock and Chrissy Stone. Back row: Erik Nesteruk. Not pictured: Damian Vallejo and Aury Dunlap.

Saltwater Performing Art’s Encore Troupe will perform “Come From Away” from Aug. 14-23 with a special memorial performance Sept. 11. Cast members, front row, from left are Johnny Mandt, Rachel Wise, Ken Johnson and Chance Davis. Middle row: Renee Lacroix, Ebony Hoggard, Steven Jones, Louis Vallejo, Rachel Kelsey, Katie Bullock and Chrissy Stone. Back row: Erik Nesteruk. Not pictured: Damian Vallejo and Aury Dunlap.

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Saltwater Performing Arts to perform ‘Come From Away’

News Staff
Monday, August 10, 2026
Saltwater Performing Arts Theatre Company’s Encore Musical Troupe will bring the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical “Come From Away” to the local stage Aug. 14-23 at the Saltwater Performing Arts Center, 117 City Smitty Drive in St. Marys.