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Currently housed in a converted basketball gym, the gymnastics program is anticipating the construction of a new facility dedicated to gymnastics and cheer classes and team formation.

Currently housed in a converted basketball gym, the gymnastics program is anticipating the construction of a new facility dedicated to gymnastics and cheer classes and team formation.

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Success, increased demand lead to gymnastics expansion

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
The Camden Public Service Authority gymnastics program has outgrown its humble beginnings in a made-over basketball gym. Trophies and banners attest to the program’s growth and success, both of which are factors in the need for a new building.
Youth football players, cheerleader and their coaches participate in rec league night at the high school football games.

Youth football players, cheerleader and their coaches participate in rec league night at the high school football games.

Camden PSA offers football, cheerleading signups

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
The Camden Public Service Authority (PSA), which oversees countywide recreation programs, facilities and parks, recently opened registration for the fall season of football and cheerleading.
Josalyn Glover set a new state record on her way to winning the 8u girls 400m race (1:14.45) at the 2021 Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class B/C State Track and Field Championships in late April.

Josalyn Glover set a new state record on her way to winning the 8u girls 400m race (1:14.45) at the 2021 Georgia Recreation and Park Association Class B/C State Track and Field Championships in late April.

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Camden runners set state records

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
By Rodney Kirkpatrick In their first performance at the state track and field championships in late April, athletes on the PSA track team were nothing less than spectacular with 23 firsts, 13 seconds and 10 third-place finishes, along with breaking two state records.
Jeff Herron

Jeff Herron

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Herron to rejoin Wildcats as head coach

Jill Helton
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Based on the local buzz it is already generating, Jeff Herron is likely to get a hero's welcome when he makes his return as the head football coach of the Camden County Wildcats.
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Boxing club working to open new gym

Jill Helton
Thursday, February 18, 2021
World Class Boxing Club is breaking ties with the local recreation authority after the portable trailer it had used for several years was deemed unsafe.   However, Coach Steve Bell said it was probably a blessing in disguise because it is going to allow them to expand in ways they could not before.
Camden vs. Coffee — submitted photos by Bob Dandeneau

Camden vs. Coffee — submitted photos by Bob Dandeneau

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Camden soccer plays Coffee, Lowndes

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Coach Mike White | Special to the Tribune & Georgian As the season begins, Camden’s varsity squads faced Coffee County on Feb. 2 in the home opener, then played Lowndes County in the first region game of the season on Feb. 5.
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Camden wins duals state championship

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Shannon Heaton | South Georgia Matmen The tweets of the Georgia wrestling community said it better than any journalist could write it up. “It’s Jess Wilder’s world and we just live in it.” “Didn't have enough for Camden County. Congrats to those men, they are some tough dudes.”
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CCHS football coach sets sights on Kentucky

Jill Helton
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Head football coach Bob Sphire will end his four-year stint with Camden County High School this spring after announcing he had taken a new job with Highlands High School in Kentucky.  The coach said it would be an understatement to say he is returning to familiar territory.