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St. Marys City Hall

City of St. Marys OKs 2026-27 budget

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
St. Marys City Council approved a $31 million general fund budget Monday that could result in a tax increase later this year.The elected body voted 4-2 to approve the budget with Councilmen Chad Ingram and Steve Conner opposed.
Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney

Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney

Sheriff seeks help in Woodbine shooting case

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
More than a month after a deadly shooting in Woodbine left one man dead, Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney and community members are seeking the public’s help.During “Pack da Park,” a community event at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park, 33-year-old Troy “Mush” D. Williams-Jordan was shot.
St. Marys City Council on Monday voted 4-3 not to disable comments on the city’s Facebook page.

St. Marys City Council on Monday voted 4-3 not to disable comments on the city’s Facebook page.

St. Marys City Council rejects recommendation to disable comments on Facebook page

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
St. Marys City Council rejected a staff recommendation to disable comments on the city’s Facebook page.Mayor Greg Lockhart broke two tie votes Monday. He rejected a bid to disable comments and add a disclaimer to the website that the page is not monitored full-time by city staff.
Camden County High School graduates listen to speeches during the school’s commencement exercises Friday night.

Camden County High School graduates listen to speeches during the school’s commencement exercises Friday night.

Camden County grads begin a new path

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Camden County High School sent 671 teenagers onto their next path Friday night during the high school’s commencement exercise at Chris Gilman Stadium.The graduating class boasts more than $4.5 million in scholarship earnings, according to Camden County High Principal James Phillips.

Camden County commissioners reject ban of data centers

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 28, 2026
One Camden County commissioner’s effort to ban data centers in unincorporated parts of the county failed May 19 during a Board of Commissioners meeting.Commissioner Cody Smith proposed the county ban data centers amid a six-month moratorium on the controversial economic development projects.
Frankie Hillery-Miller, center, was recently honored as the Camden County Board of Commissioners’ Employee of the Quarter. With Hillery-Miller are, from left, Interim County Administrator Joey Yacobacci, Commissioners Cody Smith and Ben Casey, Chairman Robbie Cheek, Commissioner Jim Goodman, Interim Deputy County Administrator Shannon Nettles and Commissioner Martin Turner

Frankie Hillery-Miller, center, was recently honored as the Camden County Board of Commissioners’ Employee of the Quarter. With Hillery-Miller are, from left, Interim County Administrator Joey Yacobacci, Commissioners Cody Smith and Ben Casey, Chairman Robbie Cheek, Commissioner Jim Goodman, Interim Deputy County Administrator Shannon Nettles and Commissioner Martin Turner

Public Works staffer earns Camden County Employee of the Quarter

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Camden County Employee Recognition Committee recognized Frankie Hillery-Miller of the Camden County Public Works Department as Employee of the Quarter during a recent Board of Commissioners meeting.
Caroline Mills, Asokha Tyson, Brielle Boeskool and Lucia Pulley perform “Vacation.”

Caroline Mills, Asokha Tyson, Brielle Boeskool and Lucia Pulley perform “Vacation.”

Local dancers excel in Jacksonville, Fla., competition

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Lisa Allen’s Dance Works took the stage in March at the DTI Dance Competition in Jacksonville, Fla., earning high marks and numerous awards for their performances.

Shakespeare at the Pier set for Sunday

News Staff
Friday, May 22, 2026
LightWorks will present “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Gilman Amphitheater at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24. The show is free and open to the public. The play is being produced by All The Devil’s Shakespeare Company in St. Augustine. They perform in St.
Camden County Chief Magistrate Judge Jennifer Lewis, center, accepts the Golden Eagle Award on Thursday, May 14 at the Santa Maria Venue in St. Marys. The Golden Eagle award is presented each year by the Scouting America Coastal Council to a person who has contributed immensely to the scouting organization’s mission and goals. With Lewis, from left, are Alison Shores, Anthony Kicklighter, CB Yadav and Sugar Yadav. To view more photos, see Page 15 and visit tribune-georgian.smugmug.com.

Camden County Chief Magistrate Judge Jennifer Lewis, center, accepts the Golden Eagle Award on Thursday, May 14 at the Santa Maria Venue in St. Marys. The Golden Eagle award is presented each year by the Scouting America Coastal Council to a person who has contributed immensely to the scouting organization’s mission and goals. With Lewis, from left, are Alison Shores, Anthony Kicklighter, CB Yadav and Sugar Yadav. To view more photos, see Page 15 and visit tribune-georgian.smugmug.com.

Distinguished honor

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Camden County Chief Magistrate Judge Jennifer Lewis, center, accepts the Golden Eagle Award on Thursday, May 14 at the Santa Maria Venue in St. Marys.