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A UGA Marine Extension and UGA Sea Grant staff member holds a shrimp as they discuss issues with the Georgia shrimp fishery.

A UGA Marine Extension and UGA Sea Grant staff member holds a shrimp as they discuss issues with the Georgia shrimp fishery.

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‘State crustacean’ recognition for Georgia white shrimp advances

Wes Wolfe
Friday, March 15, 2024
In a nod to the shrimping industry that brought so many to coastal Georgia, state Rep. Steven Sainz’s attempt to get the white shrimp named as the official state crustacean advanced this week in the Senate. The bill, HB 1341, previously cleared the House of Representatives on a 171-0 vote on Feb.

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Southeast Georgia Health System adds obstetrician/gynecologist

News Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024
Southeast Georgia Health System has added obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Roxanne Mody to the Southeast Georgia Physician Associates–Obstetrics & Gynecology and to the Camden Campus medical staff. The practice is located at 2060 Dan Proctor Drive, Suite 1200, in St. Marys.
The carcass of the calf of North Atlantic right whale No. 1612, Juno, lies in the surf along the beach of Cumberland Island.

The carcass of the calf of North Atlantic right whale No. 1612, Juno, lies in the surf along the beach of Cumberland Island.

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Whale calf found dead

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The first North Atlantic right whale calf of the season washed up dead on Cumberland Island recently, both a symbolic and very real representation of the struggle to prevent the species from sliding into extinction.

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County to dissolve spaceport authority

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Call the bagpiper and round up the mourners, because the concept of a spaceport in Camden County, at least as it’s known now, is on its way to the grave.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

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St. Marys City Council seeks task force for code concerns

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Following a brouhaha with local merchants regarding the placement of neon signs and banners, St. Marys City Council instructed city staff to work on putting together a task force to deal with historic district code enforcement reform.
Amelia Creo plays Mary Poppins in the Camden County High School Fine Arts Department’s “Mary Poppins, the Musical,” which will be performed this month.

Amelia Creo plays Mary Poppins in the Camden County High School Fine Arts Department’s “Mary Poppins, the Musical,” which will be performed this month.

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Flying high: Mary Poppins to soar into Camden

Isabella Kicklighter
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Camden County High School presents a magical night of childhood nostalgia and practical magic in Mary Poppins, the Musical. Students and faculty have been hard at work since January in preparation for the March 21 opening night.
Camden County voters have the opportunity to vote on a Camden County freeport exemption for an E-Commerce/Fulfillment Center. The Camden County Joint Development Authority is supporting the measure as it could lock in a stable future for the I-95 Gateway Logistic Center, which is currently being marketed for potential tenants.

Camden County voters have the opportunity to vote on a Camden County freeport exemption for an E-Commerce/Fulfillment Center. The Camden County Joint Development Authority is supporting the measure as it could lock in a stable future for the I-95 Gateway Logistic Center, which is currently being marketed for potential tenants.

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Ballot measure

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Local voters have the chance to extend tax breaks to companies storing vast amounts of merchandise in large warehouse meant for sale and distribution over the internet.