Camden County Temporarily Pays Ridership Fees

At their November 16, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the request to authorize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to temporarily pay ridership fees for the Coastal Regional Coaches in Camden County. 

“Th...

Camden County Applies for First Responders Supplement Grant

At their November 2, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners authorized approval to apply for the Georgia Public Safety Officials and First Responders Supplement Grant distributed by the Georgia Office of Planning and Budget.&n...

Public Notice: Voter Roll Maintenance

The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is currently undertaking a major voter list maintenance project for all Georgia counties. The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration (BoER) encourages Camden County residents to respond to any correspon...

Camden County Awarded Two State Homeland Security Grants

At their November 16, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners accepted two State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grants totaling $21,710 from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS). ...

Bill Carreira Appointed to Technical Review Committee

At their recent meeting, the Region 10 (Georgia) Regional Planning Committee selected Camden County Radio System Administrator, William (Bill) Carreira to serve on the Technical Review Committee. 

The Planning Commission, under the Georgia Technol...

Camden County Receives Honorable Mentions

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of the two Honorable Mentions from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) 2021 County Excellence Awards Program. Camden County’s Cybersecurity Educat...

Take Action during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is joining with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the Camden County Chief Information Officer to encourage local citizens to take time to learn m...

Phase I Public Safety Radio Project Complete

Phase I of the $3.7 million Public Safety Radio Project is now complete with the removal of the legacy radio tower located near I-95 and Harrietts Bluff Road. Constructed in 1978, the legacy tower was 300 feet tall and no longer needed due to the addition...

Take Action during National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month and Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) urges all Camden County citizens to take time to prepare for natural disasters and emergencies. With the theme of “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is ...

Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved by FEMA

Camden County and the Cities of Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine are better prepared for disasters with the recent approval of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. As a long-term strategy to reduce the community’s vulnerability to natural di...

Camden County Emergency Management Releases 2021 Hurricane Guide

Camden County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has released its 2021 Hurricane Guide. The online guide, available on Camden County’s website at camdencountyga.gov/HurricaneGuide, has information to help local residents prepare for hurricane season.

“Eve...

Take Action during Pet Preparedness Month

June is Pet Preparedness Month and all Camden County residents are encouraged to educate themselves on the steps needed to ensure the safety of their pets in the event of a disaster. Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), along with the Georgia ...

Two New Apparatus Added to Camden County Fire Rescue Fleet

At their November 2, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of an E-ONE 4-door Rescue Pumper and a 3,000-gallon Tanker for Camden County Fire Rescue.  

“These new apparatus will help us better serve C...

Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety during Fire Prevention Week

Camden County Fire Rescue (CCFR) is joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in celebrating October 3-9, 2021, as Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” The campaign works to educate everyone about si...

New Ambulances to Join Camden County Fire Rescue Fleet

At their June 1, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two Custom AEV Type 1 Units. These are the third and fourth of the five total new ambulances that are included in Special Purpose Local Option Sales ...

Camden County Fire Rescue Partnering with Firehood Foundation to Raise Awareness

Camden County Fire Rescue (CCFR) is partnering with the Firehood Foundation to raise awareness of the increased risk of illnesses resulting from firefighting, including cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse. 

"We ...

Camden County Hires New Deputy Community Rating System and Erosion & Sedimentation Coordinator

Camden County Administrator Steve Howard announces Sarah Long as the new Deputy CRS, E & S Coordinator. In this role, Ms. Long provides technical field investigation, review, and inspections relating to the areas of the National Flood Insurance Progra...

Camden County Awarded Two State Homeland Security Grants

At their November 16, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners accepted two State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grants totaling $21,710 from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS). ...

Camden County Applies for Funding to Construct New Health Department

At their November 2, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the submittal of a Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) application for $1 million for the construction of a new health department facility. W...

NACo High Performance Leadership Academy - Camden County Graduates Recognized

Five Camden County Department Heads have received a Master Certificate in Leadership as a part of the National Association of Counties (NACo) High Performance Leadership Academy (HPLA). Chief Financial Officer Nancy Clark-Gonzalez, Public Works Director S...

Camden County Seeks Applicants for the Coastal Workforce Development Board

The Camden County Board of  Commissioners is seeking applicants from the hospitality industry to fill one (1) vacancy on the Coastal Workforce Development Board (CWDB) as a County representative. 

The CWDB is a unique group of private/pub...

Camden County Awarded Two State Homeland Security Grants

At their November 16, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners accepted two State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grants totaling $21,710 from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS). ...

Camden County Temporarily Pays Ridership Fees

At their November 16, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the request to authorize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to temporarily pay ridership fees for the Coastal Regional Coaches in Camden County. 

&am...

Public Notice: Redistricting Work Underway

Following each decennial Census Camden County must complete a redistricting process to balance the voting districts within our community. Camden County is working with the Georgia General Assembly’s Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment ...

Bill Carreira Appointed to Technical Review Committee

At their recent meeting, the Region 10 (Georgia) Regional Planning Committee selected Camden County Radio System Administrator, William (Bill) Carreira to serve on the Technical Review Committee. 

The Planning Commission, under the Georgia Technol...

Camden County Applies for Funding to Construct New Health Department

At their November 2, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the submittal of a Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) application for $1 million for the construction of a new health department facility. W...

Camden County Applies for First Responders Supplement Grant

At their November 2, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners authorized approval to apply for the Georgia Public Safety Officials and First Responders Supplement Grant distributed by the Georgia Office of Planning and Budget.&n...

Two New Apparatus Added to Camden County Fire Rescue Fleet

At their November 2, 2021, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of an E-ONE 4-door Rescue Pumper and a 3,000-gallon Tanker for Camden County Fire Rescue.  

“These new apparatus will help us bett...

Public Notice: Solid Waste Hours Update

Beginning Monday, November 1, 2021, Camden County Solid Waste will have new hours at the Camden County Landfills. The Construction and Demolition (C & D) site and the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) site will be open Monday – Friday from 7:00 a....

NACo High Performance Leadership Academy - Camden County Graduates Recognized

Five Camden County Department Heads have received a Master Certificate in Leadership as a part of the National Association of Counties (NACo) High Performance Leadership Academy (HPLA). Chief Financial Officer Nancy Clark-Gonzalez, Public Works Director S...

Camden County Earns National Achievement Award for Saving $300,000 in Insurance Costs

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 t...

Public Notice: Sidewalk Replacement

On Monday, October 25, 2021, crews will begin replacing the sidewalk on Martin Luther King Blvd, from Colerain Road to the City of Kingsland city limits. This work is anticipated to take approximately sixty (60) days, depending on weather conditions.&...

Camden County Receives Honorable Mentions

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of the two Honorable Mentions from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) 2021 County Excellence Awards Program. Camden County’s Cybersecurity Educat...

Unpaved Road Improvements

Drivers in west central and southwest Camden County may be impacted by future improvements to unpaved roadways in the upcoming months. Earlier this month the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved $300,000 of rock material to apply to approximately...

Public Notice: Solid Waste Hours Update

Beginning Monday, November 1, 2021, Camden County Solid Waste will have new hours at the Camden County Landfills. The Construction and Demolition (C & D) site and the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) site will be open Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 5...

Kevin Barkley Elected to Leadership Role

Kevin Barkley, Camden County Senior Director of Solid Waste, has been elected to serve as Vice President of the Solid Waste Association of North America-Georgia (SWANA-Georgia) Chapter.

“We are proud of Kevin’s leadership here in Camden County,” said Count...

Pentagon Study: Spaceport Camden Needed to Protect Strategic US Interests

A new report commissioned by the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit advises that spaceport access is vital in order for the U.S. to continue to lead in space exploration – a finding that highlights Spaceport Camden’s important role. The report stated, “Ou...

Spaceport Camden Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

From the Federal Aviation Administration:

The Spaceport Camden Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is now available on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) project website. In addition, links to the Final EIS were sent to persons and a...

Redistricting

Following each decennial Census Camden County must complete a redistricting process to balance the voting districts within our community. Camden County is working with the Georgia General Assembly’s Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment ...

Hurricane Preparedness

Atlantic Hurricane Season is from June 1st - November 30th. As a coastal community, it is important that all Camden County residents take steps to plan ahead before tropical weather is projected to affect our area.  The 2021 Camden County Hurrica...

2021-2026-2036 Strategic Plan

The Camden County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2021-2026-2036 Strategic Plan and 2021 Action Agenda at their January 12, 2021, regular meeting. The Strategic Plan is a five-year, outcome-based set of goals with specific issues and projects that need...