Camden County Board of Commissioners
Community Outreach eNewsletter
Working Together to Make a Positive Difference in the Community

A Publication from the Office of the County Administrator - Issue 107-2021
Message from the County Administrator
July is here! It is officially hurricane season, and after our experience with Tropical Storm Elsa, it is important to remember how quickly these storms can have a direct impact on our community. Please visit the 2021 Camden County Hurricane Guide for information about the 2021 Hurricane Forecast, preparing for hurricanes, and signing up for CodeRED. Residents are encouraged to utilize the Citizen Damage Reporter to report property damage caused by Tropical Storm Elsa. I would also like to thank our first responders and emergency management professionals for their tremendous efforts and quick response in assisting citizens in the aftermath of the tornado.

Please join us in congratulating our Solid Waste Director, Kevin Barkley, for being to elected to serve as Vice President of the Solid Waste Association of North America-Georgia (SWANA-Georgia) Chapter.

All Georgia residents 12 and up are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, so please visit the Georgia Department of Health and continue to follow CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Stay safe and remain healthy. Hope you have an excellent July!

Yours for a better Camden,
Steve L. Howard, MPA, ICMA-CM, CPM, CPPO
County Administrator
Camden County Emergency Management Agency's 2021 Hurricane Guide
Camden County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has released its 2021 Hurricane Guide. The online guide, available on Camden County’s website at camdencountyga.gov/HurricaneGuide, has information to help local residents prepare for hurricane season. 

Included in the guide is information about the 2021 Hurricane Forecast, preparing for hurricanes, CodeRED, and information about the new online citizen damage reporter. Additionally, there is information about hurricane hazards and the Camden County Health Department’s Functional, Access, or Medical Needs Hurricane Registry. 
Citizen Damage Reporter Available Online
Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has partnered with Orion Damage Assessment System to assist Camden County property owners with reporting property damage. Residents are encouraged to report damage caused by tornadoes from Tropical Storm Elsa.

Kevin Barkley Elected to Leadership Role
Kevin Barkley, Camden County Senior Director of Solid Waste, has been elected to serve as Vice President of the Solid Waste Association of North America-Georgia (SWANA-Georgia) Chapter.

“We are proud of Kevin’s leadership here in Camden County,” said County Administrator Steve Howard. “This is an excellent opportunity to showcase our community at a statewide level through the excellent work of SWANA-Georgia.”

Old Still Road Yard Waste Site Open for Tropical Storm Elsa Yard Debris
The Old Still Road Yard Waste Site will be open for Camden County residents to bring their vegetative waste (tree limbs, brush, etc..) Located at 4883 Old Still Road West in Kingsland, the site will be open on Saturday, 07/10, from 7-3; and Monday, 07/12, from 7-3.

This is for residential customers only that wish to bring their yard (trees/limbs/brush) debris only. This site will NOT accept any other type of debris. To learn more, please follow the Camden County EMA on Facebook.
Spaceport Camden Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement
The Spaceport Camden Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is now available on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) project website. In addition, links to the Final EIS were sent to persons and agencies on the FAA’s distribution list. A paper copy and an electronic version of the Final EIS may be reviewed during regular business hours at the following locations: 

  1. Camden County Public Library at 1410 Georgia Highway 40, Kingsland, GA 31548, 
  2. St. Marys Public Library at 100 Herb Bauer Drive, St. Marys, GA 31558, 
  3. Brunswick-Glynn County Library at 208 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520, and 
  4. St. Simons Island Public Library at 530A Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA 31522.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will issue a Notice of Availability (NOA) in the Federal Register, and the FAA will issue a Record of Decision (ROD) no sooner than 30 days following the NOA. Once signed, the FAA will post the ROD to the project website and send out a separate notification to this distribution list. In the meantime, the FAA will continue consultation with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies.

The FAA prepared the EIS to evaluate the potential environmental impacts that may result from the FAA proposal to issue a Launch Site Operator License to the Camden County Board of Commissioners (the County). The license would allow the County to offer Spaceport Camden to commercial launch operators to conduct launches of liquid-fueled, small-lift-class, orbital, vertical-launch vehicles. 

The EIS addresses the County’s proposed launch site operations based on a conceptual launch vehicle. The FAA will perform additional NEPA analyses for any future launch vehicle operators seeking to operate from Spaceport Camden. This additional analysis would address the potential impacts of the launch of their specific vehicles.

Requests for information regarding the Final EIS should be directed to: spaceportcamdeneis@icf.com
Follow Two Rivers Gun Range on Social Media
The Two Rivers Gun Range is on track to open in Summer 2021 and is in the process of completing the facility and hiring staff. Stay up-to-date on their progress by liking them on Facebook or following them on Twitter.
Flood Awareness Tool
Flood Awareness Tool is now available on the Camden County website to assist users with making educated decisions about potential flooding. Approximately 35% or 17,000 of Camden County’s residents live within the 100-year floodplain. Three coastal rivers flow through the County, and 50% of the land is classified as wetlands. Camden experiences the effects of sea level rise, storm surge, regular riverine flooding, and king tides.



COVID-19 Vaccinations
All Georgia residents 16+ are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn the facts about the safe, tested, and effective vaccines and register for your appointment at: dph.ga.gov/covid-vaccine, myvaccinegeorgia.com, or vaccinefinder.org. More information at: bit.ly/3dILBpC.
Essential Workers
Employment Opportunities
Check out the Employment Opportunities page on the Camden County website to learn more about open positions and apply online.

for more information.
Board of Commissioners:

  • Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 6:00 P.M.


Board of Elections & Registration:

  • Thursday, July 15, 2021, 4:00 P.M.


Camden County Planning Commission:

  • Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 6:00 P.M.


Please visit the Calendar for more dates and meeting details.
All Camden County residents are strongly encouraged to sign-up for CodeRED online at www.camdencountyga.gov/codeRED to receive emergency notifications and location-specific severe weather warnings. Notifications may be sent to cell phones or landlines and through email and text. The service is TDD/TTY compatible.
COVID-19 Vaccines
The Georgia Department of Public Health is allowing online appointment scheduling for COVID-19 vaccines based on vaccine availability at chdcovidvax.org.
Our Commitment to You
MISSION
Our mission is to deliver defined county services with exceptional customer service and to do so in a financially sustainable and transparent manner.

VISION
Camden County 2036 is the premier coastal community of Georgia-beautiful and safe.

Camden County 2036 has a strong regional economy and diverse job opportunities with four major pillars:
  • An active Naval Submarine Base;
  • A successful World-Class Spaceport;
  • Sports tourism; and
  • a Technology Corridor.

Camden County 2036 has relaxed living with quality residential developments, and abundant leisure choices for all.

VALUES
The Board of County Commissioners and employees of Camden County are committed to the following values:

  • Integrity, 
  • Respect,
  • Service, 
  • Accountability, 
  • Teamwork, and
  • Balance.


District 1, Commissioner Lannie Brant

District 2, Commissioner Chuck Clark

District 3, Commissioner Trevor Readdick

District 4, Commissioner Gary Blount, Chairman

District 5, Commissioner Ben Casey, Vice-Chairman
Camden County Board of Commissioners
200 East 4th Street
P.O. Box 99
Woodbine, Georgia 31569
(912) 576-5601