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 105-2022 |
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Message from the County Administrator |
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Welcome to May! This month brings warmer temperatures, beautiful flowers, days for celebration with family, and a time to remember and honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
I encourage you to cherish the celebrations, memories in the making, and the memories past.
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Advance in-person (early) voting opportunities for the May 24, 2022, General Primary Election beginning on Monday, May 2, 2022.
Learn about the roles, services, and operations that comprise Camden County Government through attending the 2022 Camden County Citizens' Academy. Classes begin Thursday, May 5, 2022 and there are a few spots still available.
I look forward to working with you as we continue to move Camden forward!
Have a safe and healthy May!
Yours for a better Camden,
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County, Cities Unite for Funding |
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At their April 19, 2022, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners voted to approve spending $387,600 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding towards the new Camden County Health Department. This is the final approval for the joint city-county collaboration to fund the new facility.
“We think this is a good use of ARPA funds for our community because the new facility will be a benefit to public health and all Camden County residents,” said Commission Chairman Gary Blount. “Since initial planning for the building, construction costs have increased.”
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The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration (BoER) announces Advance In-Person Voting opportunities for the May 24, 2022, General Primary Election, Nonpartisan General Election, and Special Election.
Advance In-Person Voting
Monday, May 2, 2022 – Friday, May 13, 2022
Weekdays Only
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., except 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays only
· Camden County Annex Building Community Room - 107 N. Gross Road, Kingsland
Saturday, May 7, and Saturday, May 14, 2022
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
· Camden County Annex Building Community Room - 107 N. Gross Road, Kingsland
Monday, May 16, 2022 – Friday, May 20, 2022
Weekdays Only
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., except 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays only
· Camden County Annex Building Community Room - 107 N. Gross Road, Kingsland
· Three Rivers Church - 101 Miller Street, St. Marys
· Government Services Complex, Elections Office (1st Floor) - 200 E. 4th Street, Woodbine
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Citizens' Academy
Now Accepting Applications
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners would like to invite area residents to apply for the next Citizens’ Academy class beginning on May 5, 2022.
The Camden County Citizens’ Academy, established in 2009, is an interactive program designed to familiarize the general public with the roles, services, and operations that comprise Camden County Government. The program focuses on educating residents, business owners, and interested persons who work in Camden County on the contributions of daily County Government operations towards building a better community. A variety of Camden County staff and elected officials will lead each session.
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Resiliency Implementation Workplan Townhall, Tuesday, May 3rd |
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The Nature Conservancy, the University of Georgia and Goodwyn Mills and Cawood invite you to a townhall event on May 3rd to learn more about the newly developed Resiliency Implementation Workplan (RIW) for Camden County, Georgia. We encourage anyone interested in learning more about coastal resiliency to attend.
Project partners will present the results and be available to discuss the project at a townhall event on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
Resiliency Implementation Workplan Townhall
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. &
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Coastal Pines Technical College
(100 Keith Dixon Way, Room 1128)
Kingsland
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Camden County offices and courts are closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, for Memorial Day and will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Camden County Landfills and Curbside Collection service for unincorporated Camden County will maintain a regular schedule.
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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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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 online 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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Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 1-7 |
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has declared May 1-7, 2022, to be Hurricane Preparedness Week. Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) urges all Camden County citizens to take time to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season that begins June 1, 2022.
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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, May 03, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Board of Elections & Registration:
- Thursday, May 19, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Camden County Planning Commission:
- Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
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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 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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