News
Wes Wolfe
This week kicked off new jobs for a couple folks in Camden County government — Joey Yacobacci moved up to deputy county administrator from his previous position heading up the county’s planning and development, and John Pittman came from Columbus to take the helm of the Solid Waste Department.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Charlie Bailey spoke Saturday to about 100 Democrats during a town hall meeting at the Camden County Public Service Authority Community Recreation Center.
State party chair says he understands Dems’ discouragement in rural areas
Scott J. Bryan
Georgia’s political landscape is unique. A Democrat hasn’t won a state leadership position since 2006. Meanwhile, Democrats hold both statewide U.S. Senate seats.
Friday, August 15, 2025
River Watch Committee to enhance cleanup efforts
Scott J. Bryan
The St. Marys Riverkeeper is launching a volunteer-based River Watch Committee “designed to empower our community to become champions for our local waterways,” according to a news release.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Camden Middle janitor charged with child molestation
Scott J. Bryan
A Camden Middle School janitor was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 12, and charged with aggravated child molestation, according to a news release from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office.
Mason Guarino, 22, of Kingsland, was booked into the Camden County Jail at 6:05 p.m.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Cumberland Island fire contained, no serious damage
Wes Wolfe
A wildfire that was a concern for weeks on the north end of Cumberland Island is 100% contained, without damage to structures.
The wildfire kicked off the weekend of July 19, when strong storms with frequent lightning passed through the area and a lightning strike sparked the blaze.
Friday, August 15, 2025
A Little Free Library is located at Woodbine Pharmacy. From left are Janet Heath, Colleen Weinkle, Mickey Silva, Crissy Carter and Ken Duke.
Woodbine adds two new free libraries
News Staff
Literacy, Education, Arts, Development (LEAD) Woodbine Partners installed two more little free libraries in Woodbine, one at the Woodbine Pharmacy and one at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park on 15th Street.
These join little free libraries at Harrietts Bluff Park, Mary B.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Camden 4-H’er competes in 4-H State Congress
News Staff
Georgia 4-H celebrated excellence during the 82nd annual 4-H State Congress as top 4-H’ers from around the state gathered July 22-25 in Atlanta.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Former Camden County sheriff, Bill Smith, 87, dies
Scott J. Bryan
A longtime law enforcement official with deep family history at the Camden County Sheriff’s Office died.
William “Bill” Smith, 87, died Saturday, Aug. 2, in Charleston, S.C.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Tim Keyser | Georgia Department of Natural Resources A Wilson’s plover navigates a nearby beach. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking special protections for shorebirds and seabirds.
NEST DEFENSE
Wes Wolfe
Special protections in Georgia law to protect small islands shorebirds and seabirds use for nesting are in need of updating, according to experts, because of nearly three decades of changes to the state’s dynamic coastline brought by tropical cyclones and shifting sands.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Kosher food lawsuit against sheriffs heads to federal court
Wes Wolfe
Coming off a court case concerning the abuse of a detainee by a Camden County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer, a lawsuit detailing more abuse is on the way from Camden County Superior Court to federal court.
Thursday, August 7, 2025