Welcome to June! This month brings the closing of spring and the beginning of summer. The kids are enjoying their school vacation, graduates are preparing or entering the next phase of life and families are enjoying summer activities.

Camden County, Georgia has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.

“I am excited about the announcement of Camden County’s latest National Achievement Award. Our Board of Commissioners and staff work to implement best practices to provide excellent public service to the citizens of Camden County,” said County Administrator Steve Howard. “This accomplishment recognizes the efficient, effective, and forward-thinking ideas and programs in Camden County government and the work they do to assist county residents.”

Organic Capital Fund LLC (OCF), an Atlanta based investment fund, has closed on the former Bayer Crop Science property in Woodbine. The site - which is adjacent to the proposed Spaceport Camden site - is being marketed as Kings Bay Research Campus in an effort to attract technology firms serving the aerospace industry, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, and Camden business community. The new owner has applied to enter the property into the Georgia Brownfields Program as part of the restoration of the site.

“The OCF vision is to create the next “Huntsville”, (Alabama) right here in Camden County,” said David Cole, NAI Brannen Goddard LLC, the commercial real estate brokerage firm selected to represent the property. “With approximately 766 acres of previously developed upland, existing infrastructure and proximity to the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay the site is ideal for Department of Defense contractors, aerospace manufacturing, Solar and Bio Tech R&D. The proximity to the marsh and wetlands will provide access for oceanographic, atmospheric and environmental research. The Kings Bay Research Campus will create internships, research studies, and jobs to retain our university graduates.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the unveiling of the redesigned Camden County mobile app. The update of the Camden County GA app, available on both Apple and Android devices, seeks to improve communications and bring residents advanced connectivity to the Camden County government. The app, developed with website partner CivicPlus, works seamlessly with the website design to provide consistent, comprehensive, and real-time information to users.

The community is encouraged to download the app at either Google Play for Android devices or through the App Store for iPhone devices. Simply search Camden County GA and download the app to get started.

Ensure your child is up to date with school-required vaccines and screenings! The Camden County Health Department will hold three back-to-school clinics this summer, offering immunizations and eye, ear, and dental (EED) screenings. All services are by appointment.

Click here for information about vaccinations required for school attendance.

As a coastal state, and more significantly a coastal county, storms that form in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico have the potential to bring strong wind, tornadoes, storm surge, and inland flooding across Georgia. In an effort to educate residents on these potential hazards, the ready.gov campaign supports Hurricane Preparedness.

By planning ahead, you'll ensure that you and your loved ones are safe and secure. You'll also save yourself time, money, and worry. We hope you gain valuable knowledge by reading the Hurricane Guide provided by the Camden County Board of County Commissioners and your Camden County Emergency Management Agency.

Please Note: The service will not deviate from the normal operational procedures of the CRC transit program. Hours of operation, scheduling and safety procedures will remain. Any requested trip outside Camden County the rider will be charged the normal $3.00 per one-way trip.

A Flood Awareness Tool is 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.

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.