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Judge sentences St. Marys man to 100 years in federal prison

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A Camden County man charged with child pornography crimes was sentenced to 100 years in prison, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Michael Williams Kersey, 45, of St. Marys, was sentenced to 1,200 months in prison.
North Atlantic right whale (#4510) shows evidence of sublethal entanglement injuries along its tail fluke. (Submitted photo courtesy of NOAA)

North Atlantic right whale (#4510) shows evidence of sublethal entanglement injuries along its tail fluke. (Submitted photo courtesy of NOAA)

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Splash of cash

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Sean Mathew Rosenthal Fernandina Beach News-Leader   The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced an $82 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration to conserve and recover North Atlantic right whales. The funding comes from a $2.
Administrator Shawn Boatright, Camden County Commissioners Trevor Readdick and Lannie Brant, Fire Safety Specialist Lt. Chris Goebel, Camden County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ben Casey, Fire Chief Terry Smith, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Commissioner Jim Goodman celebrate Fire Prevention Week.

Administrator Shawn Boatright, Camden County Commissioners Trevor Readdick and Lannie Brant, Fire Safety Specialist Lt. Chris Goebel, Camden County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ben Casey, Fire Chief Terry Smith, and Commissioners Martin Turner and Commissioner Jim Goodman celebrate Fire Prevention Week.

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County encourages residents to practice cooking safety

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Camden County Fire Rescue is joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate Fire Prevention Week this week. This year’s theme is, “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.
St. Marys City Council voted Monday to purchase the former Express Scripts building, 2603 CC Osborne Road, for $1.8 million.

St. Marys City Council voted Monday to purchase the former Express Scripts building, 2603 CC Osborne Road, for $1.8 million.

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St. Marys purchases building for $1.8M

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
In a surprise move and without public comment prior to the decision, St. Marys City Council voted unanimously Monday night to purchase a 90,000-square-foot building in the city’s struggling midtown and move City Hall and the St. Marys Senior Center there.

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Carter supports House Speaker McCarthy in vacate vote

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has fallen, but the congressman who represents Coastal Georgia, including Camden County, was not one of the eight Republicans who ousted the leader. On Tuesday, the U.S. House voted 216-210 to vacate the speaker position. Eight Republicans – led by U.S.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

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Camden County approves rollback millage rate

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Camden County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday night to lower the county’s millage rate to the rollback rate of 13.139 mills, a reduction of 6.15% from last year’s 14.000 millage rate.
Camden County recently conducted an active shooter table-top exercise involving multiple law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders.

Camden County recently conducted an active shooter table-top exercise involving multiple law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders.

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Local partners conduct active shooter exercise

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
In late September, Camden County Emergency Management Agency conducted an active shooter table-top exercise to test response and recovery following a possible active shooter threat occurring in Camden County Schools.
Bryan-Lang Historical Archives

Bryan-Lang Historical Archives

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Celebrate American Archives Month at Bryan-Lang Archives

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Join Bryan-Lang Archives in October to celebrate American Archives Month. The Bryan-Lang Archives, 311 Camden Ave. in Woodbine, was established in 1987 as a depository for books, documents, maps, photographs and other records of historical and genealogical value pertaining to Camden County.
Coastal Pines Technical College now boasts a 52-foot mobile welding lab.

Coastal Pines Technical College now boasts a 52-foot mobile welding lab.

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Coastal Pines purchases mobile welding lab

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Coastal Pines Technical College has recently purchased a 52-foot mobile welding lab. This self-contained trailer is outfitted with state-of-the-art welding tool sets and equipment to make up eight working welding booths.
3M Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer Carolann Shields looks through the periscope of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) during a tour as part of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference.

3M Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer Carolann Shields looks through the periscope of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) during a tour as part of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, September 28, 2023
A program giving civilian leaders in different arenas of influence a peek into the inner workings of the military visited Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay last week.