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Election Day is Tuesday.

Election day drawing near in Camden

News Staff

Friday, November 1, 2024

Nearly 42% of active Camden County voters have cast ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election, according to data provided by the Camden County Supervisor of Elections Office. Through Oct. 28, 14,576 voters have taken advantage of 13 advance voting days. Advance voting began Oct.

Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland approves slight tax decrease

Scott J. Bryan

Friday, November 1, 2024

Kingsland City Council lowered taxes for its residents Monday night – barely. The city’s leaders approved a 5.590 millage rate, which is a reduction from the previous year’s 6.100 millage rate.

Investor buys up St. Marys waterfront properties

Scott J. Bryan

Friday, November 1, 2024

Several downtown St. Marys properties were recently purchased by a group connected to the billionaire co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and CEO of Guggenheim Partners, an investment firm. According to court records, the properties recently purchased are 106 and 108 St. Marys St. and 111 E. St.

North Atlantic right whale Legato and calf swim off the coast of Jekyll Island on Jan. 11. A new report indicates right whale numbers slowly increased in 2023.

No joy yet as North Atlantic right whale numbers increase

Wes Wolfe

Thursday, October 24, 2024

It’s better than the alternative — a group of marine scientists released their latest estimate of the North Atlantic right whale population, showing growth from around 358 whales in 2020 to around 372 in 2023.

St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Council approves training, travel policies

Wes Wolfe

Thursday, October 24, 2024

The conclusion arrived this week from what started in September as a relatively long and tense discussion on the use of St. Marys city funds for travel and training purposes by city officials. However, what started with a lot of talk ended rather quietly as the St.

Camden County High senior named Commended Student

News Staff

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Camden County High School senior Inaaya Raoof was named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, was presented by Principal James Phillips to Raoof.

Camden County Sheriff Jim Proctor, left, and Kingsland Police Department Capt. James Kevin Chaney speak during a Camden Votes forum Tuesday evening.

Jail woes dominate forum

Scott J. Bryan

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Two longtime law enforcement officials met Tuesday night in a Camden Votes forum to discuss why they should be elected Camden County’s sheriff. Incumbent Jim Proctor, an independent, has served as Camden County sheriff since 2013. He’s seeking his fourth term in office.

Tax break on ballot for seniors

Wes Wolfe

Thursday, October 17, 2024

The efforts of more than a year to bring tax relief to senior residents of St. Marys are on the November ballot. Should voters approve the referendum, the homestead exemption for ad valorem taxes in St.

BOCC, District Attorney’s office to amend ADA compensation

Wes Wolfe

Thursday, October 17, 2024

The months-long financial crisis in the district attorney’s office for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit may have taken a slight turn for the better as District Attorney Keith Higgins told the Camden County Board of Commissioners that he has the money to cover a pay supplement for a Camden-based...

Saltwater Performing Arts will perform “Young Frankenstein” from Oct. 25-Nov. 3.

Young Frankenstein comes to St. Marys

News Staff

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Saltwater Performing Arts will present Mel Brooks’ uproarious musical comedy, “Young Frankenstein.” Running Oct. 25-Nov. 3, this monstrously funny show promises to entertain audiences with its unforgettable characters, catchy songs and nonstop laughs.