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 101-2023 |
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The Administrator's Brief is a monthly update issued by the County Administrator’s Office regarding various activities and developments of your County Government. The County Board of Commissioners has established a Strategic Plan that communicates the goals and direction that your county is moving in.
This report is not a comprehensive list of all activities that your county engages in, but rather a select amount of projects and information to help inform the public of the county’s initiatives. The information linked below is organized under specific headings, which align to the Strategic Plan of the county, as well as departmental updates.
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Citizens' Academy Begins April 20th |
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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 April 20, 2023.
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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Camden County is selling surplus county-owned property. Each of the four respective parcels of property are located in Camden County, Georgia and being sold AS IS. Purchaser shall pay for title, all transfer cost, advertising cost, and recording fees. Learn more here.
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Summer 2023 Internships Available Apply Now |
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Camden County Seeking Applicants for Boards |
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for the following Boards:
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The Coastal Workforce Development Board (CWDB) as a County representative - One vacancy available. Seeking applicants from the hospitality industry.
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The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration, District 2 Appointment - to fill a vacancy on the Board of Elections & Registration and the term will run from appointment through December 31, 2026.
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National Hurricane Preparedness Week |
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National Hurricane Preparedness Week is April 30 - May 6, 2023. Prepare now before the Hurricane season begins on June 1st.
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Know Your Evacuation Zone |
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At their March 7, 2023, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved new hurricane evacuation zones for Camden County. The county now features four zones to better reflect risk and evacuation management. “We plan for worst case, not best case,” said Emergency Management Director Chuck White. “The updated storm surge modeling allows us to right-size our evacuation zones based on storm surge levels potentially impacting the county.”
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Howard Peeples Park Play Structures Temporarily Closed - Under Construction |
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Please be aware that the Play Structures at Howard Peeples Park on Gross Road in Kingsland will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED beginning Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The park will remain open, but we ask you stay away from any construction work. At this time it is anticipated that the structures will reopen on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
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Flu Vaccine Opportunities |
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The Camden Health Department offering flu vaccine. The vaccine will be available by appointment during regular hours of operation, Monday through Friday. Residents can call the health department at 912-882-8515 (St. Marys) or 912-576-3040 (Woodbine) to schedule an appointment.
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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 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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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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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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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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Camden County offices and courts will be closed Friday, April 07, 2023.
Curbside Collection Service for unincorporated Camden County residents will maintain regular operating hours.
Camden County Landfills will maintain regular operating hours.
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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, April 04, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Board of Elections & Registration:
- Thursday, April 20, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Camden County Planning Commission:
- Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
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Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting |
Since 2006, Camden County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting each year for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) bestows this achievement award to less than 1% of all governments. It is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. |
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Distinguished Budget Presentation Award |
Annually since 2015, Camden County has obtained the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This represents a noteworthy achievement by Camden County as it reflects the commitment of the Board of Commissioners and staff to meet the highest principles of government budgeting. Nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation had to be fulfilled in order for Camden County to receive this budget award. These guidelines are designed to assess how well Camden County’s budget serves as a policy document; a financial plan; an operations guide; and a communications device. Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four of these categories, and the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award.
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2022 County Excellence Award |
In collaboration with Georgia Trend magazine, ACCG hosted the 2022 County Excellence Awards to highlight counties' innovative efforts to address negative economic impacts in their communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program recognizes innovative county initiatives in the areas of health care, infrastructure and transportation, public safety, sustainability, and technology. In 2022, Camden County’s Rural Transportation Collaborative Partnerships achieved recognition. More information on Camden County’s program was featured in the June 2022 issue of Georgia Trend magazine.
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2022 NACo Achievement Award Winner |
Since 2009, Camden County has been nationally recognized with twenty-seven (27) Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The Annual Achievement Award program was designed to honor and recognize innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents. Each nominee is judged on its own merits and not against other applications received NACo recognized Camden County’s Rural Transportation Collaborative Partnerships in the Transportation category in 2022.
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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 Martin Turner
District 3, Commissioner Trevor Readdick
District 4, Commissioner Jim Goodman
District 5, Commissioner Ben Casey, 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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