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Orange Hall was recently named to the the state’s 10 Places in Peril by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. (Abandoned Coastal Georgia photo)

Orange Hall was recently named to the the state’s 10 Places in Peril by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. (Abandoned Coastal Georgia photo)

Perilous plight

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
For the second time in about 25 years, St. Marys’ Orange Hall made the list of the state’s 10 Places in Peril, according to an awareness campaign led by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.

St. Marys appoints new city manager

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
A familiar face has returned to guide the city of St. Marys. On Monday evening, St. Marys City Council unanimously approved hiring Mike Mahaney as the city’s new manager. Mahaney, 76, served as the city’s top executive from 1990-2002.
The St. Marys City Council is weighing its options about what to do with the St. Marys Submarine Museum, which will become vacant when the museum moves to the new City Hall in midtown.

The St. Marys City Council is weighing its options about what to do with the St. Marys Submarine Museum, which will become vacant when the museum moves to the new City Hall in midtown.

Future of museum building still in limbo after meeting

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
With the planned move of the St. Marys Submarine Museum to a structure adjacent to the new City Hall in midtown, St. Marys City Council sought proposals for the city-owned property at 102 W. St. Marys St.
Heather Bonetti, from left, Jeff Graby, Doris Rist, Norah Shusko, Stephanie Bird and Autumn Parson represent the Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Med/Surg team.

Heather Bonetti, from left, Jeff Graby, Doris Rist, Norah Shusko, Stephanie Bird and Autumn Parson represent the Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Med/Surg team.

Southeast Georgia Health System earns team award

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Southeast Georgia Health System recently recognized its Camden Campus Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) team with the High Reliability Organization (HRO) Team Achievement Award, honoring exceptional performance and an unwavering commitment to patient safety.
Earl of Camden Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Coordinator Ardith Sweatt stands with, from left, first-place winner Hudson DeBenedetto, second-place winner Riley Brewer, third-place winner Sawyer Coley and Chapter Regent Karen Kerner.

Earl of Camden Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Coordinator Ardith Sweatt stands with, from left, first-place winner Hudson DeBenedetto, second-place winner Riley Brewer, third-place winner Sawyer Coley and Chapter Regent Karen Kerner.

Earl of Camden Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announces essay contest winners

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Earl of Camden Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) announced the winners of its annual American History Essay Contest at its meeting Monday, Feb. 16. This year’s essay topic challenged students to imagine history firsthand: “Lunch with a Signer.

Camden County commissioners seek town hall on airport debate

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Camden County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to host a town hall to better educate the public about a potential county-owned airport. With Chairman Robbie Cheek absent, commissioners approved tasking county staff to put together a presentation and schedule the town hall.

Southeast Georgia Health System taps new security director

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Following a distinguished career of more than 23 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), recently retired Special Agent Jeffrey H. Roberts has been appointed Executive Director of Safety, Security, Emergency Management and Public Affairs at Southeast Georgia Health System.
Coastal issues like degraded marsh at Cumberland Island National Seashore will be the focal point of a restoration project plan being developed by researches from the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech.

Coastal issues like degraded marsh at Cumberland Island National Seashore will be the focal point of a restoration project plan being developed by researches from the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech.

COASTAL CONCERN

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
W ith climate change and weather events often shifting sand along the coast, a team of academics from the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are teaming up on a coastal restoration project that could benefit Camden County for years.