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Sheriff, commission settle legal dispute

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Camden County Sheriff Jim Proctor has dropped his lawsuit against the Board of Commissioners after the board recently approved a spate of pay increases for law enforcement officers during a meeting earlier in September.
The St. Marys Intercoastal Gateway Marina will open in October, according to St. Marys City Manager Robby Horton.

The St. Marys Intercoastal Gateway Marina will open in October, according to St. Marys City Manager Robby Horton.

City manager: ‘Soft opening’ for city marina projected for Oct. 2

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The city of St. Marys will soon be opening a city marina. On Monday evening, City Council unanimously approved the St. Marys Intercoastal Gateway Marina’s operations manual, budget, rules and fees. City Manager Robby Horton said the city staff is projecting a “soft opening” of the marina Oct. 2.
Broadway performer Danny Quadrino visits with Saltwater Performing Arts’ Mainstage Troup, which is preparing for “The Little Mermaid.”

Broadway performer Danny Quadrino visits with Saltwater Performing Arts’ Mainstage Troup, which is preparing for “The Little Mermaid.”

Broadway performer works with Saltwater cast

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Saltwater Performing Arts and Masters of Broadway provided an incredible educational experience to the Mainstage cast of “The Little Mermaid” with a master class in musical theater from one of Broadway’s veterans. On Saturday Sept.

Sainz to lead new subcommittee on economic development

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
ATLANTA – House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Chairman Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) recently announced the creation of a new Subcommittee on Sustainable Economic Development, and he has appointed State Rep. Steven Sainz (R-St. Marys) as chairman of the subcommittee.
Women leaders in the Camden County Sheriff’s Office include, from left, 911 Center Director Capt. Holly Douglas, School Resource Deputies Cpl. Anita Chavez and Sgt. Felicia Buie, Criminal Investigation Division Commander Capt. Harritte Sirmon, Evidence Technician Cpl. Jeanie Jenkins and School Resource Deputies Supervisor and CHAMPS Program Director Lt. Kizzler Knight.

Women leaders in the Camden County Sheriff’s Office include, from left, 911 Center Director Capt. Holly Douglas, School Resource Deputies Cpl. Anita Chavez and Sgt. Felicia Buie, Criminal Investigation Division Commander Capt. Harritte Sirmon, Evidence Technician Cpl. Jeanie Jenkins and School Resource Deputies Supervisor and CHAMPS Program Director Lt. Kizzler Knight.

Sheriff honors women in law enforcement

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Camden County Sheriff’s Office honored women in law enforcement Sept. 12 as part of National Women Police Officer Week. Sheriff Jim Proctor honored the women of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office by providing a brunch for the women employees of the agency.
Camden County Board of Commissioners recently received $750,000 for Horse Stamp Church Road improvements. From left are County Administrator Shawn Boatright, Commissioners Lannie Brant and Trevor Readdick, Public Works Director Shalana McNamee, commission Chairman Ben Casey, Grants Manager Julie Haigler, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Jim Goodman.

Camden County Board of Commissioners recently received $750,000 for Horse Stamp Church Road improvements. From left are County Administrator Shawn Boatright, Commissioners Lannie Brant and Trevor Readdick, Public Works Director Shalana McNamee, commission Chairman Ben Casey, Grants Manager Julie Haigler, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Jim Goodman.

Pay bump coming for county first responders

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, September 15, 2023
Camden County first responders will soon receive a pay increase after the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved a new salary scale for employees. Commissioners voted 4-0 on Sept. 5 to approve the salary increases. Commissioner Jim Goodman was absent from the meeting.
Camden County Fire Rescue added seven new firefighters to its force.

Camden County Fire Rescue added seven new firefighters to its force.

Seven new firefighters join CCFR

News Staff
Friday, September 15, 2023
Camden County Fire Rescue has added seven new firefighters to its force after a recruiting class completed its Basic Firefighter requirements. L’Shawn Bermudez, Dominick Esposito, Jaden Lee, Casey Franklin, Keenan Hanna, Joshua Harman and Alaina Knapp were recognized at a graduation ceremony.
Camden County Sheriff Jim Proctor stands in one of the jail pods in the county jail. Since November, five Camden County Sheriff’s Office corrections officers have been arrested for incidents connected to treatment of inmates.

Camden County Sheriff Jim Proctor stands in one of the jail pods in the county jail. Since November, five Camden County Sheriff’s Office corrections officers have been arrested for incidents connected to treatment of inmates.

‘I’VE GOT TO FIX IT’

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, September 8, 2023
Before Jim Proctor was Camden County’s sheriff, he was the sheriff’s office’s jail administrator. For 14 years, Proctor operated the jail. He knows a thing or two about how it works. When Proctor was the jail administrator, the number of inmates was significantly lower.