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Nicholas Dewayne Burist

Nicholas Dewayne Burist

Driver on trial accused of wreck causing four deaths

Wes Wolfe
Monday, August 19, 2024
A Camden County jury is hearing the evidence and deciding the fate this week of Nicholas Dewayne Burist, accused of driving a tractor-trailer while inebriated the afternoon of July 1, 2022, leading to disastrous collisions near Exit 1 of Interstate 95, leaving four people dead and several others...
FedEx recently donated an emergency disaster vehicle to the Georgia Division of The Salvation Army.

FedEx recently donated an emergency disaster vehicle to the Georgia Division of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army adds emergency disaster vehicle

News Staff
Monday, August 19, 2024
FedEx has donated an emergency disaster rapid response vehicle to the Georgia Division of The Salvation Army. This  contribution will  enhance The Salvation Army of Georgia’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively to natural disasters and emergencies.
Former state Sen. Sheila McNeill died Monday at the age of 81. McNeill was the former state senator representing Camden County, a business owner and former president of the Navy League.

Former state Sen. Sheila McNeill died Monday at the age of 81. McNeill was the former state senator representing Camden County, a business owner and former president of the Navy League.

‘Consummate public servant’ McNeill dies

Wes Wolfe
Monday, August 12, 2024
Sheila McNeill, the former state senator, Navy League president, beloved friend and leader in Camden County died Monday at the age of 81. “She’ll be missed terribly,” said Mike Hodges, who voters elected to McNeill’s state Senate seat when she decided not to run for re-election.
Bert Guy | Special to the Tribune & Georgian Heavy winds and driving rain pummel downtown St. Marys. The photo was taken from the balcony of the Riverview Hotel.

Bert Guy | Special to the Tribune & Georgian Heavy winds and driving rain pummel downtown St. Marys. The photo was taken from the balcony of the Riverview Hotel.

Storm brings heavy rain, wind damage to Camden

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, August 12, 2024
Hurricane Debby won’t be remembered in Camden County for her ferocity, but she certainly brought a lot of rain Monday and Tuesday.

Season closure puts eyes again on federal red snapper policy

Wes Wolfe
Monday, August 12, 2024
As of Tuesday, no one can legally keep a red snapper harvested from waters from North Carolina to the Florida Keys. The recreational season lasted one day, July 12, and the commercial season closed this week because of vessels hitting the annual catch limit before the end of the year.
Camden County Schools Superintendent Tracolya Green, a 2001 Camden County High graduate, speaks during the 2024 commencement ceremony at Chris Gilman Stadium.

Camden County Schools Superintendent Tracolya Green, a 2001 Camden County High graduate, speaks during the 2024 commencement ceremony at Chris Gilman Stadium.

Green: ‘Be patient’

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, August 5, 2024
Camden County Schools students return to the classroom Tuesday. The Tribune & Georgian sat down with second-year superintendent Tracolya Green to discuss her first year leading the school district and what she expects this school year. The interview was edited for clarity and space.