Camden County Board of Commissioners
Community Outreach eNewsletter
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Working Together to Make a Positive Difference in the Community |
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A publication from the Office of the County Administrator - Issue 107-2022 |
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Message from the County Administrator |
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Welcome to July! Although it seems like Summer just began, it is time to start thinking about Back to School activities as our students prepare for the start of the new academic year. We are sharing information about the Camden County Health Department's Back to School clinics below. |
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Join me in congratulating our newest graduates from this year's Camden County Citizens' Academy. This is an excellent program and I encourage all residents to participate in our next session.
Below you will find more information about opportunities to participate in our 2022 Showcase Camden County Photo Contest. There is also information about an upcoming food distribution and COVID vaccines for children.
Our newly updated mobile app is featured in the Summer 2022 edition of County Government Magazine. Learn more about it below.
I look forward to working with you as we continue to move Camden forward!
Have a safe and healthy July!
Yours for a better Camden,
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From Left: Kathleen Joseph, Christy Bordelon, Sarah Long, Cassie Turpin, Darrell Casey, Wayne Lawson, Christina Kask, Theresa Miller, Tiffanie Cheng, Amanda Carlin, and Samantha Whaley
The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the recent graduation of 11 local residents from the 2022 Citizens’ Academy Class. The graduation ceremony took place in Woodbine on Thursday, June 30, 2022. All graduates were presented with a Certificate of Completion.
The Citizens’ Academy is a 10-session interactive program designed to familiarize the general public with the roles, services, and operations that comprise their Camden County Government. The program focuses on educating local residents, business owners, and interested persons who work in Camden County about how the daily County Government operations contribute to building a better community.
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Camden County citizens are encouraged to enter the 2022 Showcase Camden County Photo Contest. The deadline for the 2022 contest is Friday, September 9, 2022. Photographers are asked to submit their best photos of Camden County, Georgia and its sunrises, sunsets, wildlife, as well as historic and scenic locations.
The 2022 photo contest calls for photos to be submitted under one of the following categories:
- Landscapes,
- Nature/Wildlife,
- Sunrises/Sunsets, and
- Transportation.
Contestants may submit no more than two (2) entries per category or up to eight (8) entries total. A committee will select a winner from each category along with an overall winner. All photo contest winners will be recognized during a Board of Commissioners meeting.
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The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months – 5 years is available at the Camden County Health Department in St. Marys.
Appointments are REQUIRED and can be scheduled online. |
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This health & wellness event is open to the public. There will be bounce houses, food trucks, face painting, photo booth, gift basket giveaways, music, games, and prizes! Learn more about community resources and register for free school supplies.
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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.
- St. Marys Clinic: July 14, 8:30am – 6:00pm
- St. Marys Clinic: July 20, 8:30am – 3:30pm
- Woodbine Clinic: July 27, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Schedule an Appointment
The EED screening is needed for a Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition, which is required for students entering a Georgia school for the first time – no matter what the grade level. “First time” means never enrolled in a Georgia school before at any time in their lives.
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Resiliency Implementation Workplan |
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Local residents are encouraged to review the new Camden County Resiliency Implementation Workplan (RIW). The plan prioritizes nature-based solutions by identifying and developing opportunities for infrastructure projects to mitigate flooding, storm surge, sea-level rise risks, and other threats to local infrastructure and facilities.
Created with the goal to increase community capacity for resilience, build stronger awareness of adaptation needs and planning, and aid in the implementation of identified resiliency projects, the Resiliency Implementation Workplan (RIW) reflects a robust stakeholder engagement process that was informed by technical expertise and built upon existing efforts and successes in the community.
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Drive-Through Food Pantry |
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Visit the Community Drive-Through Food Pantry Monday, July 11, 2022, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 165 Camden Woods Parkway in Kingsland. |
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COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunities |
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Free COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster doses are available in Camden County through a variety of sources.
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the St. Marys City Council have partnered with the Coastal Regional Commission to provide free transportation services for all Camden residents. Citizens that reside within unincorporated Camden County and the Cities of St Marys, Kingsland, and Woodbine will be eligible to ride free anywhere within Camden County.
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.
This new transportation benefit is paid through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and is effective immediately. This program will cease once all dedicated funds have been expended.
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The range is located on GA Hwy 110, approximately one mile north of the intersection with GA Hwy 40 in extreme southwest Camden County. Two Rivers Gun Range is open six days a week. |
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Mortgage Assistance Program |
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Kevin Barkley, Camden County Senior Director of Solid Waste, has been elected to serve as President of the Solid Waste Association of North America-Georgia (SWANA-Georgia) Chapter.
“We are proud of Kevin’s leadership with Camden County Solid Waste,” said Deputy County Administrator Shawn Boatright. “His term as president is an outstanding opportunity to showcase our community at a statewide level through the excellent work of SWANA-Georgia.”
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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. Learn more on the Camden County website.
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On June 13, 2022, the Camden County Board of Assessors mailed the state required Annual Notice of Assessments to all owners of taxable real and personal property. The last day to file an appeal is July 28, 2022.
It is important for the taxpayers of Camden County to know that this assessment notice is not a bill. Please do not send payments to the Assessors Office.
The amount of taxes stated on the notice is only an estimate and is to be used for informational purposely only. The millage rate used to calculate this estimate is the 2021 millage rate and is subject to change prior to the mailing of the tax bill.
Please contact the Assessors Office at 912-576-3241 for more information.
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Georgia Rental Assistance Program |
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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is administering the State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program (GRA). GRA can help renters with their past due rent and utilities. Payment will be made directly to landlords and utility providers. Get started at: https://georgiarentalassistance.ga.gov. |
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Check out the Employment Opportunities page on the Camden County website to learn more about open positions and apply online.
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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.
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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. |
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Board of Commissioners meetings are live streamed via YouTube.
Board of Commissioners:
- Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Board of Elections & Registration:
- Thursday, July 21, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Camden County Planning Commission:
- Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
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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 2037 is the premier coastal community of Georgia-beautiful and safe.
Camden County 2037 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 2037 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.
Camden County Board of Commissioners
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
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Camden County Board of Commissioners
200 East 4th Street
P.O. Box 99
Woodbine, Georgia 31569
912-576-5601
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