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The Robert S. Abbott Race Unity Institute and Women United International provided pajamas and books for 87 children enrolled in the Camden Head Start program in Woodbine.

The Robert S. Abbott Race Unity Institute and Women United International provided pajamas and books for 87 children enrolled in the Camden Head Start program in Woodbine.

Organizations spread joy at Head Start program in Woodbine

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The Robert S. Abbott Race Unity Institute, headquartered in Glynn County, and Women United International, headquartered in Camden County, joined forces to provide a Bedtime Bag filled with a pair of pajamas and a book for 87 children of the Camden Head Start program in Woodbine.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened Tuesday in Kingsland.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened Tuesday in Kingsland.

New burger, custard joint opens in Kingsland

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant concept, opened Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 1321 Ga. Highway 40 in Kingsland.

Hospital names Daisy Award winner

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses to registered nurse Leah Geedy in recognition of the kindness and compassion she provides to her patients.

BIG CITY MARCH

Andy Diffenderfer
Friday, December 15, 2023
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an event many look forward to either attending or watching on television, and a Camden County High band student was part of the musical festivities in New York City.
Camden County is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from a national cellphone carrier for park improvements at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park. On Tuesday afternoon, county leaders celebrated the grant with a short ceremony at the Woodbine park. The $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant will “enhance Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park by adding new playground equipment to improve community health and wellness and overall quality of life.” Later that day, county commissioners voted unanimously to accept the grant and mat

Camden County is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from a national cellphone carrier for park improvements at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park. On Tuesday afternoon, county leaders celebrated the grant with a short ceremony at the Woodbine park. The $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant will “enhance Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park by adding new playground equipment to improve community health and wellness and overall quality of life.” Later that day, county commissioners voted unanimously to accept the grant and mat

County lands $50K grant for park upgrade

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, December 15, 2023
Camden County is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from a national cellphone carrier for park improvements at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park. On Tuesday afternoon, county leaders celebrated the grant with a short ceremony at the Woodbine park.
Cast members for “Elf the Musical” include, front row, from left, Emmalyn Cutler, Alice Marek, Robert Jones, Sadie Andrews and Ashton Harvey. Middle row: Samantha Anderson, Carson Jones, Desiree Williams, Lorelai Bryan and Elizabeth Vail. Back row: Landon Bryan, Caleb Bryan, Chris Kessler, Elisha Cauthen, Paul Rogers, Irie Williams, Reese Andrews, Katelyn Eby, Camille Wilburn, Steven Jones, Victoria Bettinger and Elijah Kessler.

Cast members for “Elf the Musical” include, front row, from left, Emmalyn Cutler, Alice Marek, Robert Jones, Sadie Andrews and Ashton Harvey. Middle row: Samantha Anderson, Carson Jones, Desiree Williams, Lorelai Bryan and Elizabeth Vail. Back row: Landon Bryan, Caleb Bryan, Chris Kessler, Elisha Cauthen, Paul Rogers, Irie Williams, Reese Andrews, Katelyn Eby, Camille Wilburn, Steven Jones, Victoria Bettinger and Elijah Kessler.

Saltwater Performing Arts’ ‘Elf the Musical’ opens Thursday

News Staff
Friday, December 15, 2023
Saltwater Performing Arts will present the heartwarming holiday classic, “Elf the Musical,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Theatre by the Trax. “Elf the Musical” is based on the beloved 2003 movie.
Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing, left, presents the Summer Volunteer of the Quarter award to Joanne Wesner.

Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing, left, presents the Summer Volunteer of the Quarter award to Joanne Wesner.

Wesner named top volunteer for summer at local hospital

News Staff
Friday, December 15, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services recently announced Joanne Wesner as the Camden Campus Summer Volunteer of the Quarter. Wesner began volunteering at the hospital in April 2023 and jumped in with both feet.
Camden County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Buck Aldridge, left, deploys a Taser at Leonard Allan Cure during a traffic stop Oct. 16. Aldridge later shot and killed Cure when the two fought during the incident.

Camden County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Buck Aldridge, left, deploys a Taser at Leonard Allan Cure during a traffic stop Oct. 16. Aldridge later shot and killed Cure when the two fought during the incident.

Lawyers demand $16M from sheriff’s office

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, December 8, 2023
Attorneys representing the estate of a man killed during a traffic stop in October said it wants $16 million from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office as compensation for excessive use of force and his death, according to a notice of claim released by two law firms.