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The National Park Service says a wildfire on Cumberland Island is contained to about 10 acres, and no park or private infrastructure is threatened by the blaze. (National Park Service)

The National Park Service says a wildfire on Cumberland Island is contained to about 10 acres, and no park or private infrastructure is threatened by the blaze. (National Park Service)

Wildfire on Cumberland Island partially contained

Wes Wolfe
Monday, July 28, 2025
A bumper crop of lightning over the weekend produced a strike that kicked off a wildfire on the north end of Cumberland Island that’s now more than 10 acres. National Park Service staff became aware of the fire about 2:30 p.m. Sunday after a person spotted it north of Table Point.

Deputy county administrator back in Texas

Wes Wolfe
Monday, July 28, 2025
Seth Collins’ time back in Camden County as the deputy county administrator came to an end earlier this month as he returned to Santa Fe, Texas. He’s taken over the mantle of city manager for the Galveston County city where he previously lived and his wife, Melanie, served as a city councilwoman.
Kingsland City Council

Kingsland City Council

Kingsland City Council rejects alcohol license

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, July 17, 2025
An attempt to obtain a beer and wine license for a King Street business failed in an unusual 3-2 Kingsland City Council vote this week. The application for the license for the convenience store and deli at 500 W. King St.
Jim Kingston is running for Georgia's U.S. House seat in the First Congressional District.

Jim Kingston is running for Georgia's U.S. House seat in the First Congressional District.

Kingston joins field in bid to replace congressman

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The search for who would be the candidate to beat in the 2026 campaign to replace the 1st District U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. Buddy Carter found its person not long ago in Jim Kingston, the 34-year-old son of former Rep. Jack Kingston.
Saltwater Performing Arts’ cast of The Pirates of Penzance in Concert is ready for some swashbuckling fun this weekend and next at Pigmental Studios Auditorium in St. Marys. From left are Steven Jones, Megan Kaufman, Timothy Bernal, Rebekah George, Erik Nesteruk, Mia Galaviz, Gracelyn George and Alexandra Jenkins.

Saltwater Performing Arts’ cast of The Pirates of Penzance in Concert is ready for some swashbuckling fun this weekend and next at Pigmental Studios Auditorium in St. Marys. From left are Steven Jones, Megan Kaufman, Timothy Bernal, Rebekah George, Erik Nesteruk, Mia Galaviz, Gracelyn George and Alexandra Jenkins.

Pirates invade Saltwater stage in season finale

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Saltwater Performing Arts’ Season 11 finale sets sail this summer with Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic comic opera, “The Pirates of Penzance In Concert.
Jared Miller, center, of Woodbine, is studying to be a Catholic priest. The photo was taken at Our Lady Star of the Sea in St. Marys with current pastor Father Mariusz Fuks, Deacons Tim Hughes, Henry Nieves and Paul Lang, and altar servers from the parish.

Jared Miller, center, of Woodbine, is studying to be a Catholic priest. The photo was taken at Our Lady Star of the Sea in St. Marys with current pastor Father Mariusz Fuks, Deacons Tim Hughes, Henry Nieves and Paul Lang, and altar servers from the parish.

Jared Miller: A journey of faith

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
By JARED MILLER   In the New Testament, the root word that stems to form what we know as deacon today is diakonein. The literal translation is “to serve.” The ordination to the diaconate is the first step for a man for the sacrament of Holy Orders.