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The St. Marys Submarine Museum is relocating to the new St. Marys City Hall complex. City Council recently agreed to a 10-year lease with the museum.

The St. Marys Submarine Museum is relocating to the new St. Marys City Hall complex. City Council recently agreed to a 10-year lease with the museum.

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Museum’s new digs

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, March 17, 2025
The St. Marys Submarine Museum, a longtime staple in downtown St. Marys, is relocating to a new home in the future. St. Marys City Council approved a 10-year agreement with the St. Marys Submarine Museum on March 3.
State Rep. Steven Sainz (R-St. Marys) listens to a presentation about the Georgia/Florida Sports Project during a House Economic Development and Tourism Committee hearing.

State Rep. Steven Sainz (R-St. Marys) listens to a presentation about the Georgia/Florida Sports Project during a House Economic Development and Tourism Committee hearing.

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Camden County ‘amateur sports center’ gets legislative spotlight

Wes Wolfe
Monday, March 17, 2025
Amid the chaos of Crossover Day around the General Assembly last week, the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee held a hearing on eco-devo developments in Camden County, especially plans to turn the county into what the county Joint Development Authority executive director describes as...

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Hodges’ medical ed funding boost bill hits Georgia House

Wes Wolfe
Monday, March 17, 2025
A lot of bills die without meeting the state legislature’s crossover deadline, but that was not the case for Sen. Mike Hodges’ SB 130, which at its most basic is meant to increase the number of health care providers in the Peach State.
Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Vice President and Administrator Glenn Gann, former CEO/President Scott Raynes and Camden Campus Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing stand together after the local volunteers donated $35,000 to the health system.


Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Vice President and Administrator Glenn Gann, former CEO/President Scott Raynes and Camden Campus Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing stand together after the local volunteers donated $35,000 to the health system.


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Volunteer Services present $145,000 to health system

News Staff
Monday, March 17, 2025
The year-long fundraising successes of the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus Volunteer Services were celebrated during their recent holiday luncheons when they presented donations to health system leadership.

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CCHS Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony is May 10

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
A ceremony honoring the first Camden County High School Athletics Hall of Fame induction class will be Saturday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the CCHS Fine Arts Building.  The first induction class features Frank Smith, Jeff Herron, Stump Mitchell, the 1960 Ralph J.
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has cut one out of every 20 National Park Service jobs, leading to uncertainty for many park leaders.

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has cut one out of every 20 National Park Service jobs, leading to uncertainty for many park leaders.

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DOGE cuts lead to uncertainty

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, March 6, 2025
More than one out of every 20 National Park Service jobs are gone and budgets are in a state of flux, thanks to the efforts of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE isn’t an official government department, but more of an advisory panel to the president, under the law.
Two bills that could further protect the Okefenokee Swamp remain in a subcommittee after two hours of testimony earlier this week.

Two bills that could further protect the Okefenokee Swamp remain in a subcommittee after two hours of testimony earlier this week.

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Okefenokee bills remain in limbo

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Two bills that would go toward protection of the Okefenokee Swamp and its national wildlife refuge remain in a General Assembly subcommittee following around two hours of testimony and discussion this week. “You have a hard decision – whose facts do you believe?” Rep.
St. Marys City Hall

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St. Marys City Council alcohol license hearing leads to pause

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, March 6, 2025
More often than not, alcohol license hearings come and go at local governments without much argument, but an attempt by St. Marys business Sweet Luncheonette to sell wine by the bottle sparked an hour’s debate at this Monday’s St. Marys City Council meeting.
Camden County Schools Superintendent Tracolya Green, left, and Mary Lee Clark Elementary School Principal Rika Dow, right, honor the school district’s Media Specialist of the Year, Ardith Sweatt.

Camden County Schools Superintendent Tracolya Green, left, and Mary Lee Clark Elementary School Principal Rika Dow, right, honor the school district’s Media Specialist of the Year, Ardith Sweatt.

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Sweatt named Media Specialist of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025

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Uncertainty the norm at national parks after DOGE cuts

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 27, 2025
More than one out of every 20 National Park Service jobs are gone and budgets are in a state of flux, thanks to the efforts of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE isn’t an official government department, but more of an advisory panel to the president, under the law.