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Eagle Scout wins state honor

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
Braydon Smith of Kingsland Scout Troop 8385 was recognized as the VFW Georgia Eagle Scout of the Year in June in Macon. He was accompanied by his mother, Cheryl Smith, and younger brother, Zachary Smith, who is also an Eagle Scout. Both brothers advanced to Eagle Scout in 2022.

Hospital presents BEE award to paramedic

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System recently presented the BEE Award to Jason Milton in recognition of his willingness to always provide superior support to his peers. The BEE Award honors and recognizes team members outside of nursing who go Beyond Exceptional Expectations (BEE).
The Honey Badgers will perform Saturday at Music in the Park at St. Marys Waterfront Park.

The Honey Badgers will perform Saturday at Music in the Park at St. Marys Waterfront Park.

The Honey Badgers to perform on waterfront

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
The Music in the Park event Saturday, Sept. 9, will feature The Honey Badgers out of Fernandina Beach, Fla., playing from 6-8 p.m. at St. Marys Waterfront Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair for the concert. A food truck will be available to purchase dinner.
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.

Democratic Party chair questions elections board selection process

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The chairman of the Democrats of Camden County says the Camden County Board of Commissioners erred in its process to select a new member of the local Board of Elections and Registration.
Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland City Council hears 1st budget proposal

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Kingsland City Council heard its first presentation of the 2023-24 budget Monday evening, and City Council members appeared pleased with the financial progress the city is making. The proposed budget – presented by Finance Director Filiz Morrow – includes the addition of 11.5 positions and $24.
According to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, a gust of wind resulted in an electrical fire at the Georgia Episcopal Center’s Griffith Building.

According to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, a gust of wind resulted in an electrical fire at the Georgia Episcopal Center’s Griffith Building.

Camden County survives Hurricane Idalia

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Hurricane Idalia came and went. On Wednesday, Camden County experiences the outer edges of the hurricane, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm. A late push to the west kept Camden County of her direct path, but damage and power outages were reported Wednesday and Thursday.

County awaits response on road closure

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, August 25, 2023
Camden County officials met last week with Georgia Department of Transportation representatives in an effort to resolve concerns involving a potential closure of parts of U.S. Highway 17 for bridge repairs.
There are thousands of wild, feral hogs on Cumberland Island. The National Park Service will use $760,000 in federal funding to reduce the population.

There are thousands of wild, feral hogs on Cumberland Island. The National Park Service will use $760,000 in federal funding to reduce the population.

Federal funds to combat feral hogs

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, August 25, 2023
There’s a long-running feud on Cumberland Island, and it doesn’t involve wild horses, a visitor’s management plan or plans to build a new dock. It’s turtles vs. hogs, and the turtles are receiving some much-needed backup.
Michael Shane Conley

Michael Shane Conley

Jackpot: Duo arrested after high-speed chase

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, August 25, 2023
Two Michigan men accused of stealing lottery tickets from a Waverly liquor store are in a different kind of jackpot after law enforcement officials arrested the duo Aug. 17 after a high-speed chase. Travis Tolvo Walls, 31, of Monroe, Mich.