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Parking lot carjacking attempt thwarted

Shannon Malcom
Wednesday, August 4, 2021

A 27-year-old Kingsland man was arrested July 29 for attempted car theft and aggravated assault after allegedly grabbing a woman by the throat while attempting to steal her vehicle in the parking l

Camden Community Recreation Center is the headquarters of the Camden Public Service Authority, a nine-member board that over sees parks and recreation.

County votes to withdraw from rec authority

Jill Helton
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Camden County Board of Commissioners chairman Gary Blount during two recent public meetings led the charge for the county to withdraw from the jointly funded countywide recreation authority, citing lack of compliance with financial requirements.
Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys offers interesting remnants of history.

Oak Grove Cemetery tour offered

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Friday, July 30, 2021
A tour of historic Oak Grove Cemetery will start off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7. Local historian Kay Westberry will again be leading this popular tour, which is open to the general public.
Officer Cameron Wilkinson (left) was recognized for his lifesaving actions.

KPD officer honored for bravery

Jill Helton
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Kingsland Police Officer Cameron Wilkinson received a certificate of appreciation and standing ovation at a city council meeting on Monday for his bravery and professionalism during a multi-vehicle crash on interstate 95 earlier this month.
Masking and social distancing will be enforced this school year.

Camden schools reopen next week with mask policy

News Staff
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Parents of students returning to Camden County schools next week may want to add masks to their list of last-minute school supplies this weekend, as it has been confirmed that public schools throughout the county will be requiring students to wear masks, at least at the beginning of the year, as one of the school system’s safety measures relating to COVID-19.
Charitable giving through the United Way helps local agencies.

Glynn agency restores United Way to Camden

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Friday, July 23, 2021

Charitable dollars will soon be flowing into Camden County through United Way of Coastal Georgia (UWCGA) after the agency recently expanded its umbrella to include an additional county.

Debris from a Saturday afternoon crash litters the roadway.

I-95 fatalities stall traffic for hours

Jill Helton
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Interstate 95 and some of its arteries in Camden County were clogged up on Saturday after two fatal accidents with multiple injuries caused detours and hours-long delays for thousands of drivers.