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St. Marys man faces child porn charge

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A 35-year-old St. Marys man is behind bars with a $125,000 bond after he was arrested April 30 and charged with two felonies: sexual exploitation of children using any visual medium and computer pornography. According to a St.
Jason Edward Ordeneaux

Jason Edward Ordeneaux

44-year-old service member charged with sex crimes

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A 44-year-old Kingsland man and member of the U.S. Navy was arrested Friday, May 9, and charged with rape and aggravated sodomy, according to documents provided by the Kingsland Police Department. Jason Edward Ordeneaux is currently being held at the Camden County jail without bond.
Award winners are with Camden-Kings Bay Navy League Council president Bob Dickman, St. Marys Mayor Greg Lockhart, and Navy League of the United States chief executive officer Mike Stevens.

Award winners are with Camden-Kings Bay Navy League Council president Bob Dickman, St. Marys Mayor Greg Lockhart, and Navy League of the United States chief executive officer Mike Stevens.

Honoring our best

Andy Diffenderfer
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
T rue service requires sacrifice, demands excellence, and is powered by a deep love of country.

Commission seeks complaint vs. DA

Wes Wolfe
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The not-quite-friendly relationship between county governments in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit and District Attorney Keith Higgins’ office is coming to a head as Camden County joined other counties in the district to, by all appearances, formally accuse Higgins of mismanagement.

St. Marys City Council OKs culvert upgrades

Wes Wolfe
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Stormwater management in a marshy, coastal environment is no small topic, as any property owner will tell you when they suddenly have a pond on their property following a storm, or when the property repeatedly floods, like in downtown St. Marys. The St.
Camden Miracle Field representatives Amy Thompson, board member; Dillon Lacoste, board president; Madison Zapf, board member; Trish Fredricks, board treasurer; volunteer buddies, Ian Fredericks and Keni Hillard; and players, Americas Thompson and  Lisse “The Entertainer” Nettles with Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Vice President and Administrator Glenn Gann and Camden Campus Medical Staff Chief Dr. Janise H. Whitesell celebrate a charitable donation.

Camden Miracle Field representatives Amy Thompson, board member; Dillon Lacoste, board president; Madison Zapf, board member; Trish Fredricks, board treasurer; volunteer buddies, Ian Fredericks and Keni Hillard; and players, Americas Thompson and  Lisse “The Entertainer” Nettles with Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Vice President and Administrator Glenn Gann and Camden Campus Medical Staff Chief Dr. Janise H. Whitesell celebrate a charitable donation.

Hospital celebrates National Doctors’ Day with donation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
In honor of National Doctors’ Day, Southeast Georgia Health System gave its more than 300 physicians the star treatment, rolling out the red carpet at its multiple facilities across southeast Georgia.
Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in Camden County in 2024.

Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in Camden County in 2024.

County: Take action to prepare for hurricanes

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The National Weather Service (NWS) designated the week of May 4-10 as Hurricane Preparedness Week. In response, the Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is urging residents to take proactive steps to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1.
Ameris Bank Market President J. Brad Danowski, from left, Southeast Georgia Health System Interim President and CEO/Chief Legal Officer Christy Jordan, Ameris Bank Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager Shannon Yonce and Ameris Bank Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending Donna Gowen Poe celebrate a $200,000 Georgia HEART contribution to the hospital.

Ameris Bank Market President J. Brad Danowski, from left, Southeast Georgia Health System Interim President and CEO/Chief Legal Officer Christy Jordan, Ameris Bank Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager Shannon Yonce and Ameris Bank Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending Donna Gowen Poe celebrate a $200,000 Georgia HEART contribution to the hospital.

Bank supports hospital with $200K contribution

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Ameris Bank representatives recently presented Southeast Georgia Health System with a $200,000 check to benefit the Camden Campus through the Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) Hospital Program.
Winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s awards were, front row, from left, Mary Lee Clark Elementary’s Libby Bubp, Sugarmill Elementary’s Silje Sherven, Crooked River Elementary’s Charlotte Cimaglia and Matilda Harris Elementary’s Evangeline Everett. Back row: Earl of Camden’s Ardith Sweatt, Camden County High School JROTC’s Brooke Salazar, David L. Rainer Elementary’s Kinley Wilson, Woodbine Elementary’s Charlotte Horn, St. Marys Middle School’s Windsor Lane Weaver, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary

Winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s awards were, front row, from left, Mary Lee Clark Elementary’s Libby Bubp, Sugarmill Elementary’s Silje Sherven, Crooked River Elementary’s Charlotte Cimaglia and Matilda Harris Elementary’s Evangeline Everett. Back row: Earl of Camden’s Ardith Sweatt, Camden County High School JROTC’s Brooke Salazar, David L. Rainer Elementary’s Kinley Wilson, Woodbine Elementary’s Charlotte Horn, St. Marys Middle School’s Windsor Lane Weaver, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary

DAR’s Earl of Camden chapter honors local students

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Earl of Camden chapter recently hosted a ceremony honoring students for Youth Leadership, Good Citizenship and JROTC awards.

Wishes come true with Saltwater’s ‘Aladdin Jr.’

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” is playing at Pigmental Studio from Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18. Performed by Saltwater Performing Arts’ Junior Troupe, the 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1992 Disney film and the 2014 Broadway adaptation.