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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.

Deputy fired from previous job after use-of-force incidents

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, October 27, 2023
The Camden County Sheriff’s Office deputy who shot and killed a suspect during a traffic stop last week was fired from his previous law enforcement position after a violent encounter with another suspect, according to documents obtained from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council...
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PSA search for next executive director continues

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, October 27, 2023
The Camden County Public Service Authority’s search for a new executive director continues. On Thursday, Camden County PSA Board Chairman Terry Landreth said the parks and recreation agency’s sole finalist, Tony Duckworth, was not offered a contract to serve as the executive director.
A Kingsland Police Department school resource officer Tased a 17-year-old outside Camden County High School on Oct. 20.

A Kingsland Police Department school resource officer Tased a 17-year-old outside Camden County High School on Oct. 20.

17-year-old Tased at high school

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, October 27, 2023
A 17-year-old Camden County youth was Tased on Friday afternoon by a Kingsland Police Department school resource officer at Camden County High School.
The Camden County Board of Commissioners recently honored Scott Van Osdol as its Employee of the Quarter. From left are County Administrator Shawn Boatright, Commissioner Lannie Brant, Leigh Van Osdol, Commissioner Trevor Readdick, Scott Van Osdol, Chairman Ben Casey, Commissioners Jim Goodman and Martin Turner, and Senior Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Mike Spiers.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners recently honored Scott Van Osdol as its Employee of the Quarter. From left are County Administrator Shawn Boatright, Commissioner Lannie Brant, Leigh Van Osdol, Commissioner Trevor Readdick, Scott Van Osdol, Chairman Ben Casey, Commissioners Jim Goodman and Martin Turner, and Senior Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Mike Spiers.

Van Osdol honored as employee of the quarter

News Staff
Friday, October 27, 2023
The Camden County Board of Commissioners recognized Scott Van Osdol of the Information Technology (IT) Department on Oct. 17 as Employee of the Quarter. The Camden County Government Employee Recognition Committee received nominations for employee of the quarter.

Farm to classroom

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Camden County High teacher Tyler Murray brings plenty of agricultural work experience to his position, and using that knowledge to enrich his students’ futures recently brought him special praise.
A judge dismissed the Camden County Board of Commissioners' case that sought to recoup $2.6 million in funds paid for property intended to serve as Spaceport Camden.

A judge dismissed the Camden County Board of Commissioners' case that sought to recoup $2.6 million in funds paid for property intended to serve as Spaceport Camden.

Judge rejects Camden County board's bid to recoup spaceport money

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, October 19, 2023
A lawsuit filed by the Camden County Board of Commissioners to recoup $2.6 million and attorney’s fees for its attempted purchase of the former Union Carbide property was dismissed by a federal judge last week. U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood dismissed the case Oct.
A Camden County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in an officer-involved shooting Monday.

A Camden County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in an officer-involved shooting Monday.

Deputy kills man in traffic stop

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, October 16, 2023
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Camden County, according to a news release from the state law enforcement agency Monday.