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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute researchers spotted the Medusa, a 42-year-old right whale, with her calf Dec. 7 off St. Catherines Sound.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute researchers spotted the Medusa, a 42-year-old right whale, with her calf Dec. 7 off St. Catherines Sound.

RETURN OF THE WHALES

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
T he first two mother-calf pairs of the 2022-23 North Atlantic right whale calving season were spotted in Georgia waters. This species is highly endangered, with fewer than 350 individual and fewer than 70 breeding females left in the world.
The National Park Service is seeking public input on Cumberland Island National Seashore’s Visitor Use Management Plan.

The National Park Service is seeking public input on Cumberland Island National Seashore’s Visitor Use Management Plan.

Park service seeks input on proposal

Sam Rowland
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Cumberland Island National Seashore is seeking public feedback on a proposed updated Visitor Use Management Plan.
Danny Riggins

Danny Riggins

Newly elected St. Marys city councilman dies

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, December 12, 2022
Danny Riggins, who was elected in November to serve as a St. Marys city councilman, died Sunday. He was 70. Riggins, who ran for the Post 3 seat, secured his first political victory with 3,551 votes (64%). “Danny Riggins loved St.
A St. Marys man has pleaded guilty connected to the killing of a U.S. Army service member.

A St. Marys man has pleaded guilty connected to the killing of a U.S. Army service member.

St. Marys man admits guilt in killing

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, December 8, 2022
A St. Marys man and former U.S. Army service member has admitted his involvement in a plot that led to the death of a fellow soldier, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Jordan Brown, 21, of St. Marys, has pleaded guilty to assault upon a U.S.

St. Marys officials stump for development deal

Sam Rowland
Thursday, December 8, 2022
At the latter two public information sessions on St. Marys’ public-private collaboration development deal with Raydient LLC, St. Marys City Manager Robby Horton announced the package vote needed to advance the project has been moved back to the Dec. 19 City Council Meeting.
Still shots from security cameras inside Camden County High School show law enforcement officials searching the school for a shooter Nov. 30. Reports of a shooting at the school were a hoax.

Still shots from security cameras inside Camden County High School show law enforcement officials searching the school for a shooter Nov. 30. Reports of a shooting at the school were a hoax.

Principal thankful for law enforcement response during school shooting hoax

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Camden County Schools has released images showing law enforcement officials going door to door during a school shooting hoax Nov. 30 at Camden County High School.
Raydient, the real-estate arm of timber company Rayonier, wants to develop more than 1,800 acres near I-95. The city of St. Marys is considering annexing the property into the city.

Raydient, the real-estate arm of timber company Rayonier, wants to develop more than 1,800 acres near I-95. The city of St. Marys is considering annexing the property into the city.

Public learns more about land proposal

Sam Rowland
Friday, December 2, 2022
On Monday night, St. Marys City Manager Robby Horton held the first of three planned information sessions about the proposed massive development by timber company Rayonier’s real-estate arm, Raydient. A second information session was scheduled for Wednesday, and a third information session is 4 p.
Law enforcement officials from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, St. Marys Police Department and Kingsland Police Department rushed to Camden County High School after a reported shooting. The shooting was a hoax, officials said.

Law enforcement officials from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, St. Marys Police Department and Kingsland Police Department rushed to Camden County High School after a reported shooting. The shooting was a hoax, officials said.

Sheriff: School shooting a hoax

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, December 2, 2022
Scores of law enforcement officials and concerned parents descended on Camden County High School after a school shooting hoax was reported to the Camden County E-911 Center on Wednesday morning. Visibly angry and upset parents waited in front of the school at about 9:45 a.m.

Norrell is gallery’s artist of the month

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
Joe Norrell was born in Yokosuka, Japan and grew up in Norfolk, Va. From an early age, he was attracted to wildlife and would sketch what he saw. Norrell took photographs on his fishing trips and used them for reference material later on. Living in St. Marys, Ga.