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A Georgia Coastal Resources Division biologist prepares a red snapper for a tissue sample. Georgia Department of Natural Resources

A Georgia Coastal Resources Division biologist prepares a red snapper for a tissue sample. Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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Trump admin returns red snapper to status quo

Wes Wolfe
Sunday, June 15, 2025
The situation set out before recreational anglers is this — the recreational bottom fishing closure in the South Atlantic is off the table, but the same day-long season you found intolerable for years are going back into effect in July.
Saltwater Performing Arts will perform “Steel Magnolias” June 19-22. Front row, from left, are cast members Eden George, Shelby Armentrout, Nichole Sternad and Whitney Bryan. Back row: Samantha Champeau, Edie Blakenburg, Denise Oravec, Anna Wheater and Chance Davis.

Saltwater Performing Arts will perform “Steel Magnolias” June 19-22. Front row, from left, are cast members Eden George, Shelby Armentrout, Nichole Sternad and Whitney Bryan. Back row: Samantha Champeau, Edie Blakenburg, Denise Oravec, Anna Wheater and Chance Davis.

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Saltwater Performing Arts presents ‘Steel Magnolias’

News Staff
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Saltwater Performing Arts brings the heart-warming and amusing “Steel Magnolias” to the stage June 19-22. Set in the 1980s in Truvy Jones’ (Whitney Bryan) beauty salon in Chinquapin, La., where anyone who’s anyone not only comes to get their hair styled, but also leaves with free advice.

Nettles: Vote in upcoming Public Service Commissioners election

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
As your Elections Supervisor, I want to ensure you are fully informed and ready to participate in an important statewide election happening June 17. On this day, Camden County residents will have the opportunity to vote for two Georgia Public Service Commissioners representing Districts 2 and 3.
Aldi, a grocery store chain, will host its grand opening at its new store 8:45 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at 2741 Osborne Road in St. Marys.

Aldi, a grocery store chain, will host its grand opening at its new store 8:45 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at 2741 Osborne Road in St. Marys.

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COMING SOON

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 5, 2025
St. Marys’ days as a food desert are nearly over. The long-awaited Aldi is opening 8:45 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at 2741 Osborne Road in St. Marys. It replaces a Winn-Dixie that closed in December 2024. “I’m very excited as a citizen, having something closer to downtown,” St.

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Southeast Georgia Health System taps new president, CEO

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Southeast Georgia Health System has a new leader, and it’s a familiar face on the regional hospital’s management team. Christy Jordan was tapped by the health system’s Board of Directors as its new president and CEO. Jordan has served as the interim president and CEO since March 1.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

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Camden County government missing out on millions from feds

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Camden County is looking at a total budget topping $86.1 million according to what’s proposed for fiscal year 2026, which Chief Financial Officer Nancy Clark-Gonzalez presented to commissioners this week.
Angelo Antonio Velazquez

Angelo Antonio Velazquez

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27-year-old Kingsland man faces sex crime charges

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 5, 2025
A 27-year-old Kingsland man was arrested Wednesday, May 28, and charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of children using any visual medium, according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office inmate log and initial reports.

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Carter signs on to bill to assist community news

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, June 5, 2025
A bipartisan effort to preserve community newspapers and assist small businesses is back before the U.S. House of Representatives, with Rep. Buddy Carter once again helping lead the effort.
Camden County High School’s Student Council President Maikayla Huynh speaks Friday night during the school’s graduation.

Camden County High School’s Student Council President Maikayla Huynh speaks Friday night during the school’s graduation.

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Senior leaders say failure leads to success

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, June 2, 2025
C amden County High School Student Council President Maikayla Huynh told her classmates Friday night at the school’s graduation ceremony that she hopes they fail.