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Woman leads police on chase with kids in car
Jill Helton
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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A Savannah woman led local law enforcement officers on a 14-mile chase on Interstate 95 on last week with three minor children, including an infant, in her vehicle.
St. Marys adopts stormwater utility
Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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The St. Marys City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to create a stormwater utility, but it will be at least next year in July before property owners will see any sort of charges. St. Marys Mayor John Morrissey said that the process for preparing the ordinance with further analysis and data mining could go beyond a year.
Kingsland sees flurry of business growth
Shannon Malcom
Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Kingsland residents will soon be welcoming new businesses, including new restaurants, a clothing store, new apartments, and a new fitness center as it continues to expand.
Local youth wins national crown
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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Camden County can now lay claim to being the home of Tiny Miss U.S. National Forestry Queen, Tessa Murray.
Chase ends with arrest of four juveniles
Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Four juveniles from Duval County, Florida, driving a vehicle reported stolen from Jacksonville, were arrested in Kingsland Friday, Sept. 10, after a high-speed chase.
Sheriff breaking law to alleviate jail overcrowding
Jill Helton
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
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The Camden County jail’s longstanding practice of releasing inmates without paying the bail that has been set for them violates state law, which all Georgia law enforcement officers are sworn to uphold. There is no provision in Georgia state law allowing sheriffs to release an inmate on an unsecured judicial release, also known as an “own recognizance” or “OR bond.”
Officials celebrate acquisition of public land
Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
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Thanks to partnerships with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and several others, including the U.S. Navy and the U.S.
School take extra time off due to virus
Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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Camden County students will be treated to a five-day vacation this weekend as the Camden County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to make Friday, Sept.
COVID continuesto impact emergency resources
Jill Helton
Thursday, August 26, 2021
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Camden County public safety officials issued an urgent plea this week — please save 9-1-1 resources for only the most serious of emergencies. COVID-19 is impacting the community to such an extent that our emergency medical workers are having trouble meeting the demand.