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Camden County High School’s FBLA chapter recently finished second in the Region 3 Georgia FBLA Sweepstakes.

Camden County High School’s FBLA chapter recently finished second in the Region 3 Georgia FBLA Sweepstakes.

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Camden County High School FBLA finishes 2nd in region

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Camden County High School’s FBLA chapter was awarded second place in the Region 3 Georgia FBLA Sweepstakes Competition. This award recognizes chapters that excel in competitive events, which help members develop career, academic and leadership skills.
ABOVE: Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney recognized Camden County Sheriff’s Office employees and area agencies for their contribution during an active-shooter event Jan. 8. BELOW: Chaney awards deputy Dakota Todd her certificate. To view more photos from the event, visit the Tribune & Georgian’s Facebook page.

ABOVE: Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney recognized Camden County Sheriff’s Office employees and area agencies for their contribution during an active-shooter event Jan. 8. BELOW: Chaney awards deputy Dakota Todd her certificate. To view more photos from the event, visit the Tribune & Georgian’s Facebook page.

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Recognizing bravery

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Newly-elected Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney honored a host of emloyees and area agencies for their response to an active shooter earlier this month during a ceremony Monday. “This is a recognition of some employees and community leaders throughout this whole county,” Chaney said.

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GEFA addresses budget amid chaos

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, January 30, 2025
As Georgia Environmental Finance Agency Executive Director Hunter Hill told a state House subcommittee, GEFA is a lifeline for rural communities throughout the state regarding funding for energy and water infrastructure projects. That lifeline could be in peril.
Christian Tortorici and John Clelland IV were recently honored with the Sue Gilvey Memorial Scholarship. From left are Lakes Crossing Senior Care Center Executive Director Patti McNeal, Tortorici, Clelland and LaQuita Herrin, a representative of the Gilvey family.

Christian Tortorici and John Clelland IV were recently honored with the Sue Gilvey Memorial Scholarship. From left are Lakes Crossing Senior Care Center Executive Director Patti McNeal, Tortorici, Clelland and LaQuita Herrin, a representative of the Gilvey family.

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CCHS students receive health care scholarship

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Camden County High School seniors John Clelland IV and Christian Tortorici were recently honored with the Sue Gilvey Memorial Scholarship.
Saltwater Performing Arts’ “Matilda the Musical” cast and crew enjoy their win at the Georgia Theatre Conference and prepare for the next round in Baltimore Md., at the Southeastern Theatre Conference.  

Saltwater Performing Arts’ “Matilda the Musical” cast and crew enjoy their win at the Georgia Theatre Conference and prepare for the next round in Baltimore Md., at the Southeastern Theatre Conference.  

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Saltwater to present one-show-only performance Feb. 9

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Saltwater Performing Arts was thrilled and honored to win the Georgia Theatre Conference Community Theatre Festival First Place Award in October. This victory earned them the right to represent Georgia from March 19-23 at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) in Baltimore, Md.
From left, Capt. Chris Bohner, commanding officer, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay; Capt. Mark Parrella, program manager, Columbia Class SSBN Program (PMS 397); Capt. Miguel Dieguez, commanding officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast; Rear Adm. Robert E. Wirth, commander, Submarine Group TEN; George Rogers, CEO, RQ Construction; Capt. Michael Paisant, commanding officer, Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay; Lee Hopson, vice president of federal programs for AECOM; and Capt. Jua

From left, Capt. Chris Bohner, commanding officer, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay; Capt. Mark Parrella, program manager, Columbia Class SSBN Program (PMS 397); Capt. Miguel Dieguez, commanding officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast; Rear Adm. Robert E. Wirth, commander, Submarine Group TEN; George Rogers, CEO, RQ Construction; Capt. Michael Paisant, commanding officer, Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay; Lee Hopson, vice president of federal programs for AECOM; and Capt. Jua

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Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of Trident expansion

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 13 to mark the start of a critical expansion of the Trident Refit Facility (TRF) at Naval Submarine Base (NSB) Kings Bay.
All sturgeon species, including the Atlantic sturgeon pictured, have prominent bony, diamond-shaped scales, called scutes, along the length of their body. Scutes help protect the sturgeon from predators.

All sturgeon species, including the Atlantic sturgeon pictured, have prominent bony, diamond-shaped scales, called scutes, along the length of their body. Scutes help protect the sturgeon from predators.

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Riverkeeper, partners endeavor to help St. Marys sturgeon

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, January 30, 2025
It’s prehistoric. At a large enough size, it’s not hard to imagine people now or in the past considering the fish a bona fide river monster. However, for such an ancient fish, types of sturgeon are in danger of extinction. “The St.
The Trident Refit Facility covered dry dock is one of the largest covered dry docks in the world.

The Trident Refit Facility covered dry dock is one of the largest covered dry docks in the world.

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Defense bill brings millions to Ga. installations

Wes Wolfe
Friday, January 24, 2025
If there’s one thing you can count on Congress passing, year in and year out, it’s the National Defense Authorization Act.

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Former superior court clerk dies

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, January 24, 2025
Three-term Clerk of Superior Court of Camden County, Susan Waldron, died Monday. She was 82. The current clerk, Joy Lynn Turner, said Waldron first joined Camden County government as a juvenile clerk in 1999. She ran for election in 2003 and served the first of three terms starting in 2004.