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This graph shows the dramatic increase in COVID-positive inpatients in Camden and Brunswick.

Health system, nearing capacity, lists testing sites

News Staff
Friday, August 6, 2021
As with most hospitals across the nation, Southeast Georgia Health System’s Brunswick and Camden Campus hospitals are experiencing substantially higher than normal patient volumes and long emergency room wait times. Health system leadership reports the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, driven by the more contagious delta variant and low vaccination rates, as the primary contributing factor for the increase and a significant cause for concern.
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Woodbine officials mourn city clerk

Jill Helton
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Woodbine city officials are regrouping this week following the unexpected death of city clerk Lynn Courson. It was an solemn meeting for Woodbine City Council and the city hall staff on Monday as Elaine Koch was appointed to succeed Courson following a lengthy closed-door meeting to discuss personnel issues.
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Parking lot carjacking attempt thwarted

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, August 4, 2021

A 27-year-old Kingsland man was arrested July 29 for attempted car theft and aggravated assault after allegedly grabbing a woman by the throat while attempting to steal her vehicle in the parking l

Camden Community Recreation Center is the headquarters of the Camden Public Service Authority, a nine-member board that over sees parks and recreation.

County votes to withdraw from rec authority

Jill Helton
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Camden County Board of Commissioners chairman Gary Blount during two recent public meetings led the charge for the county to withdraw from the jointly funded countywide recreation authority, citing lack of compliance with financial requirements.