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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Ross, right, relinquishes command of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, USS West Virginia (Gold), to Cmdr. Scott J. Tedrick during a change of command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Ross, right, relinquishes command of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, USS West Virginia (Gold), to Cmdr. Scott J. Tedrick during a change of command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Ross relinquishes command of USS West Virginia (Gold)

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Ross relinquished command of Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia (Gold) to Cmdr. Scott J. Tedrick during a recent change-of-command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
Kingsland Mayor Pro Tem Alex Blount, from left, Councilwoman Kristy Chance, Three Rivers Regional Library System Assistant Director of Library Services Melissa Clark, Camden County Public Library Manager Dana Douglas, Tatiana O’Neal, Josh O’Neal, Mayor Grayson Day and Councilmen Paul Chamberlin and Farran Fullilove celebrate the winners of the city’s annual Home for the Holidays Holiday Lights Contest.

Kingsland Mayor Pro Tem Alex Blount, from left, Councilwoman Kristy Chance, Three Rivers Regional Library System Assistant Director of Library Services Melissa Clark, Camden County Public Library Manager Dana Douglas, Tatiana O’Neal, Josh O’Neal, Mayor Grayson Day and Councilmen Paul Chamberlin and Farran Fullilove celebrate the winners of the city’s annual Home for the Holidays Holiday Lights Contest.

Kingsland announces holiday lights contest winners

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Kingsland is shining a spotlight on the creativity and holiday spirit of local residents and businesses with the announcement of the winners of its fourth annual Home for the Holidays Holiday Lights Contest. The winners were recognized during the Kingsland City Council meeting Jan. 26.
Magic and her 2026 calf are spotted by the aerial research team off the coast of Amelia Island on Jan. 16.

Magic and her 2026 calf are spotted by the aerial research team off the coast of Amelia Island on Jan. 16.

Baby boom

News Staff
Monday, February 2, 2026
Marisa DeMar News-Leader of Fernandina Beach, Fla.   Six North Atlantic right whale calves have been born in January.

Kemp appoints new Superior Court judge

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, February 2, 2026
A Brunswick attorney who has served as chief legal counsel for the cities of St. Marys and Kingsland will have a new role soon. On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Steven Blackerby to the Superior Court of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. Blackerby replaces Camden County’s Robert W.
The Camden County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently competed in the Region Leadership Conference.

The Camden County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently competed in the Region Leadership Conference.

High school FBLA program competes in region event

News Staff
Monday, February 2, 2026
The Camden County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members participated in the Region Leadership Conference in January.
The Unity in the Community Celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr. included a parade in downtown Kingsland.

The Unity in the Community Celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr. included a parade in downtown Kingsland.

Community gathers to celebrate legacy of civil rights leader

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, January 22, 2026
A Camden County native and longtime educator spoke Monday at the Unity in the Community celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr., and implored listeners in Kingsland to “finish the work” in the cause for equality. Mack H.
The St. Marys Garden Club recently donated $500 to St. Marys Riverkeeper. From left are St. Marys Garden Club Treasurer Donna Davis-Speakes, St. Marys Riverkeeper Executive Director Emily Floore and St. Marys Riverkeeper Chairwoman Kim Bednarek.

The St. Marys Garden Club recently donated $500 to St. Marys Riverkeeper. From left are St. Marys Garden Club Treasurer Donna Davis-Speakes, St. Marys Riverkeeper Executive Director Emily Floore and St. Marys Riverkeeper Chairwoman Kim Bednarek.

Garden club donates to St. Marys Riverkeeper

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
St. Marys Garden Club recently donated $500 to St. Marys Riverkeeper, a local conservation nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the St. Marys River watershed.