Camden County Board of Commissioners
Community Outreach eNewsletter
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Working Together to Make a Positive Difference in the Community
A Publication from the Office of the County Administrator - Issue 103-2021
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Message from the County Administrator |
March has arrived! This month, there are many ways for Camden County residents to get involved in their community. The Camden County Board of Commissioners is currently seeking applicants to serve on the St. Marys River Management Committee as well as the Bryan-Lang Historical Archives Board of Directors. Additionally, the Board of Commissioners is also looking to hire four interns for Summer 2021.
Please join us in congratulating the five Camden County employees who recently received certifications. If you have not yet had the chance, please take the time to view the new Flood Awareness Tool that is on the Camden County website to assist users with making educated decisions about potential flooding.
Registered City of Kingsland voters are also encouraged to vote in the upcoming March 16th Kingsland City Council special election.
Please continue to follow CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Stay safe and remain healthy. Have an excellent March!
Yours for a better Camden,
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Today, March 6, 2021 Saturday Voting for Special Election for the City of Kingsland |
Registered voters in the City of Kingsland are eligible to vote in the March 16, 2021 Special Election to fill the unexpired term of Council Post #3. Qualified Candidates for Council Post #3 are: Sanjay Patel, Bryant Shepard, and Kristy Chance Starke. To learn more, please visit Camden County Elections & Registration.
Advance In-Person Voting
Monday, February 22, 2021 – Friday, March 12, 2021
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Weekdays Only
Camden County Annex Building Community Room
107 N. Gross Road, Kingsland
Saturday Advance In-Person Voting
Saturday, March 6, 2021
9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Camden County Annex Building Community Room
107 N. Gross Road, Kingsland
**Advance Voting is for all registered Camden County voters, regardless of polling place.
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Camden County Receives Grant for Interns |
The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) funds from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). One intern will work for the Camden County Board of Commissioners in Administration and one will work in Public Works. These two internship positions are in addition to two positions that were funded by though GCIP for summer 2020, but were deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The two additional positions will be in Administration and the Board of Elections & Registration. Each intern will work on specific-projects during their internships. Undergraduate and graduate level college students are encouraged to apply. Specific information, including job descriptions and how to apply, are available on the Camden County website, http://www.camdencountyga.gov/jobs. |
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Camden County Seeking Applicants for Bryan-Lang Historical Archives Board of Directors |
The Camden County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Bryan-Lang Historical Archives Board of Directors. The Bryan-Lang Historical Archives is a research-only facility that provides basic and advanced searches for information pertaining to Camden County. The Board of Directors has the responsibility and authority to decide general policies of the Bryan-Lang Historical Archives with the approval of the Camden County Board of Commissioners, and establish the necessary rules and regulations governing the Archives. Applicants should submit their intent to serve via the County website, www.camdencountyga.gov, featured on the homepage under Services, Online Forms, Citizen Board Application Form. For more information, please view the Full Press Release (PDF).
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Camden County Seeking Applicants for St. Marys River Management Committee |
The Camden County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the St. Marys River Management Committee (SMRMC). The SMRMC is an intergovernmental entity of elected and appointed members from four (4) counties along the St. Marys River including Camden, Charlton, Baker, and Nassau counties. The committee is made up of individuals who are involved because of a personal commitment to the St. Marys River. Qualified Applicants should submit their intent to serve via the County website, www.camdencountyga.gov, featured on the homepage under Services, Online Forms, Citizen Board Application Form. For more information, please view the Full Press Release (PDF). |
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Camden County Employees Receive Certifications |
Join us in congratulating Camden County employees on their recent certifications!
Fleet Services
- Brent Goble, Emergency Vehicle Technician E0 (Ambulances) and F1 (Fire Apparatus)
Planning & Development
- Petie Kemp, Residential Building Inspector
- Cassie Turpin, Permit Technician and Zoning Inspector
- Full Press Release (PDF)
Solid Waste
- Lindberg Carter, Certified Georgia Landfill Operator
- William Mancil, Certified Georgia Landfill Operator (renewal)
Congratulations!
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The Bryan-Lang Historical Archives is named in memory of Mary Givens Bryan and Beatrice "Bebe" Lang. Ms. Bryan was a former Director of the Georgia State Archives (1951 to 1964), a longtime friend of Bebe Lang, and a 2021 inductee to the Georgia Women of Achievement Hall of Fame. Ms. Lang, a Camden County native, left her entire private collection of books and records to the Archives.
The Bryan-Lang Historical Archives, a research-only facility, was established in 1987 as a depository for books, documents, maps, photographs and other records of historical and genealogical value pertaining to Camden County. The material is non-circulating, but is available for research in the library.
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State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program (GRA) |
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A 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.
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The Camden Suicide Prevention Coalition is hosting an online forum via Zoom on Family Communication. This event will focus on the importance of good communication skills. Family communication enhances important interaction skills which help families to be able to solve conflicts and problems.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
6:00 P.M.
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National Consumer Protection Week |
It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Visit the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website at: consumer.ftc.gov for consumer protection tips!
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Check out the Employment Opportunities page on the Camden County website to learn more about open positions and apply online.
for more information.
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Residents Encouraged to Utilize Online Services |
Camden County residents are urged to utilize online or telephone services when possible due to the continued spread of COVID-19 in our community. Although county office buildings remain open to the public, many staff members are working remotely at this time to ensure proper social distancing.
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Board of Commissioners:
- Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 6:00 P.M.
Board of Elections & Registration:
- Thursday, March 18, 2021, 4:00 P.M.
Board of Assessors:
- Thursday, March 18, 2021, 6:00 P.M.
Camden County Planning Commission:
- Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 6:00 P.M.
Please visit the Calendar for more dates and meeting details.
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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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The Georgia Department of Public Health is allowing online appointment scheduling for COVID-19 vaccines based on vaccine availability at chdcovidvax.org.
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Please Wear Masks and Social Distance |
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To prevent the spread of COVID-19, please remember to wear your facemasks and social distance when possible. For more information, please visit the Georgia Department of Public Health.
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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 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
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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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