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Bart Meyer, helps Freda Malphurs during the unveiling of the St. Marys Public Library’s new community garden.

Bart Meyer, helps Freda Malphurs during the unveiling of the St. Marys Public Library’s new community garden.

In full bloom: St. Marys library debuts community garden

Andy Diffenderfer
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
St. Marys Public Library library director Laurel Sphar hopes a new addition to the grounds will really grow on residents and patrons alike. The library heralded the creation of a community garden at a planting party Saturday morning, attended by members of the St.
As technology advances and right whale populations decline, scientists like Catherine Edwards are focusing more and more on how to use technology to help the right whales survive.

As technology advances and right whale populations decline, scientists like Catherine Edwards are focusing more and more on how to use technology to help the right whales survive.

Technology helps scientists track, learn about whales

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Holly Dorman News-Leader of Fernandina Beach, Fla. Technology is becoming more prevalent in how scientists are tracking and learning about North Atlantic right whales experts said at a recent University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography event.
Emmry Braid, from left, Alex Higginbotham, Desiree Williams, Madeline Gillespie, Eliza Sears, Jayson McLaughlin, Nathan Hauenstein, Elijah Kessler, Dylan Carter and Isabelle Crenshaw will perform in Saltwater Performing Arts’ “Guys and Dolls” at The Warehouse in Kingsland.

Emmry Braid, from left, Alex Higginbotham, Desiree Williams, Madeline Gillespie, Eliza Sears, Jayson McLaughlin, Nathan Hauenstein, Elijah Kessler, Dylan Carter and Isabelle Crenshaw will perform in Saltwater Performing Arts’ “Guys and Dolls” at The Warehouse in Kingsland.

Saltwater Performing Arts to present ‘Guys and Dolls’

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Saltwater Performing Arts Mainstage Troupe will present “Guys and Dolls” from April 21-29 at The Warehouse of Kingsland First Methodist Church. A beloved musical comedy, “Guys and Dolls” ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950.
Camden County Joint Development Authority Executive Director James Coughlin

Camden County Joint Development Authority Executive Director James Coughlin

Camden needs more inventory, JDA exec says

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, April 14, 2023
Camden County Joint Development Authority Executive Director James Coughlin told the Camden County Board of Commissioners the county’s biggest hurdle toward landing new industry is a lack of site-ready property. But he’s working to fix that.
Valerie Ann Casey

Valerie Ann Casey

Woman charged in vehicular death of 17-year-old

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, April 14, 2023
A 61-year-old St. Marys woman was arrested April 3 and charged with homicide by vehicle-second degree and fail to yield while turning left, both misdemeanors, in connection to the death of a 17-year-old girl in November. Valerie Ann Casey, 315 Dearwood Court in St.
Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Medical Staff Chief Dr. Janise H. Whitesell delivers a $2,500 donation to Coastal Counseling Center and its staff members, Merrisa Kight, Nannette Brannon, Leticia Graham, Tammy Hudson and Dale Blanton.

Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus Medical Staff Chief Dr. Janise H. Whitesell delivers a $2,500 donation to Coastal Counseling Center and its staff members, Merrisa Kight, Nannette Brannon, Leticia Graham, Tammy Hudson and Dale Blanton.

Hospital celebrates National Doctors Day with donations

News Staff
Friday, April 14, 2023
Scapels, bandages and stethoscopes are just a few of the tools doctors may use throughout their career. They may not be as fancy as a Batmobile or web shooters, but they are used daily to save the lives of friends, family members and strangers.
Camden County High School’s Megan Wilson was named the school system’s media specialist of the year.

Camden County High School’s Megan Wilson was named the school system’s media specialist of the year.

‘We’re advocating for them’

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, April 6, 2023
A love for reading and books – and a desire to help students and teachers – has led Megan Wilson to what she hopes is her forever home in education. Wilson, 35, is a media specialist at Camden County High School. In March, she was named Camden County Schools’ media specialist of the year.

Kingsland police officer resigns after crash

Sam Rowland
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Michael Allen Leach, a school resource officer with Kingsland Police Department, resigned in-lieu of termination March 29, after he crashed his police car and tested positive for alcohol, according to a news release from the law enforcement agency. He has not been arrested or criminally charged.