Assessors Office Launches Redesigned Website

The Camden County Board of Assessors are pleased to announce the launch of their redesigned website.

With assistance from Assessors Office staff, www.camdencountymaps.com, was developed by Schneider Geospatial.

“I invite everyone to take an opportunity to visit the site and look around,” said Chief Appraiser Brian Bishop. “We...

Jury Trials Allowed to Resume in Georgia; Will Follow COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Chief Justice Harold D. Melton of the Supreme Court of Georgia announced today that he will sign an order Saturday, Oct. 10 that lifts the suspension of jury trials across Georgia.

The order will extend until Nov. 9, 2020 the Statewide Judicial Emergency the Chief Justice declared on March 14, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the seventh time he has extended the emergency for a 30-day period, as state law allows.

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Public Notice: Machine Recount Begins Monday

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration (BoER) will begin a machine recount of the November 3rd General Election on Monday, November 30, 2020.

The recount will take place at the BoER offices located on the first floor of the Government Services Complex at 200 E. 4^th Street in Woodbine. First, BoER staff will conduct Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing on the main scanner. This ensures that the ...

Camden County Seeking Applicants for Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Camden County Board of Elections & Registration, District 1 and District 3 Appointments.

The Camden County Board of Elections and Registration is comprised of five members, one from each district, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board has the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the election superintendent of Camden Cou...

Public Notice: Risk Limiting Audit Begins

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration (BoER) began the General Election Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 8:00 a.m.

On November 11, 2020, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called for this Statewide audit and recount of the Nov 3, 2020, General Election Results.

The RLA will take place in the Historic Courtroom of the Government Services Complex located at 20...

$34,000 Grant Awarded for Election Expenses

At their October 6, 2020, regular meeting teleconference, the Camden County Board of Commissioners accepted a grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) to ensure a safe and secure election as a result of COVID-19.

The $34,195.50 in funding will be used for specific administrative costs associated with the election.

"We are receiving a record number of absentee ballots which require additional staff hours to process,” said Elections Supervisor Shannon Nettles. “...

National Voter Registration Day Recognized

After their recent regular meeting teleconference, the Camden County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing Tuesday, September 22, 2020, and the fourth Tuesday of every September, as National Voter Registration Day.

Staff members of the Camden County Board of Elections and Registration (BoER) are joining thousands of national, state, and local organizations by participating in events and activities recognizing National Voter Registration Day.

“We are excited...

Public Notice: Absentee Ballot Request Portal Opens

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration (BoER) is pleased to announce a new opportunity for registered voters to request an Absentee Ballot for the November 3rd General Election.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger opened the Absentee Ballot Request portal in late August. On the new site, https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov, Georgia voters with a driver’s license or state ID card are able to request an absentee ba...

Public Notice: Opportunity to Serve on State Committee

Camden County residents are eligible to apply for a position on the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).

This committee will provide public input into activities for DCA’s Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The purpose of this committee is to provide on-going ...

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) to encourage local citizens to take time to learn more about staying cyber secure.

“Cyber Security Awareness Month is a great opportunity for Camden County citizens to learn how to protect themselves before a cyber-attack occurs,” said Camden County EMA Director Chuck White. “We encourage preparedness for all emergencies and taking the ...

Camden County Residents Encouraged to 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 “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today,” the goal of National Preparedness Month is to increase the overall number of individuals, families, and communities that engage in preparedness actions at home, ...

Citizen Input Requested for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is working to update the Camden County, Georgia Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The updated plan seeks to better protect the people and property of the county from the effects of natural and human caused hazards and to maintain eligibility for mitigation funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As part of the plan...

Improved Firefighting Equipment Returning to Little Cumberland Island

Camden County and other partners work together to return updated firefighting equipment to Little Cumberland Island.

Recently Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and Camden County Fire Rescue (CCFR) joined with the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) to provide enhanced firefighting capability on Little Cumberland Island through updates to an existing water bu...

Camden County Emergency Management Agency Releases 2020 Hurricane Guide

Camden County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has released its 2020 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. 

As a coastal community, that has recently experienced the effects of hurr...

Camden County Receives Certificate of Achievement

Government Finance Officers Association awards Camden County a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Camden County for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended...

Camden County to Maintain Tax Millage Rate

Unincorporated Service Area Rate to Decrease by 15.15%

The Camden County Board of Commissioners today announces its intention to maintain the existing millage rate of 15.79 mills, a decrease of 0.15% below the rollback millage rate of 15.814. The millage rate for unincorporated Camden County will be lowered t...

Camden County Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fifth consecutive year.

This award, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada, recognizes the Camden County Finance & Budget Department’s work on the annual budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020, beginning July 1...

Kitchen Fire Safety Highlighted during Fire Prevention Week

Camden County Fire Rescue (CCFR) is joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in celebrating October 4-10, 2020, as Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”

The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.  

According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. ...

New Ambulances to Join Camden County Fire Rescue Fleet

At their August 4, 2020, regular meeting teleconference, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two Custom AEV Type 1 Units. These are the first two of the five total new ambulances that are included in SPLOST VIII.

“We continue to be thankful to the Board of Commissioners for their support of Camden County Fire Rescue,” said Camden County Fire Rescue Chief Terry Smith. “Their commitment to upgrading our ambulances through SPLOST funds h...

Camden County’s Tarboro Community Receives Over $670,000 in Improvements

The Camden County Board of Commissioners have completed upgrades to a new parking lot for the Mary B. Smart Park located on New Post Road in the Tarboro area of northwestern Camden County.

This follows the construction of the new Firehouse 18 that opened in September 2019.

“We are so happy to complete this parking lot for Tarboro residents and are thankful for their patience during this period of construction and upgrades,&rdqu...

Improved Firefighting Equipment Returning to Little Cumberland Island

Camden County and other partners work together to return updated firefighting equipment to Little Cumberland Island.

Recently Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and Camden County Fire Rescue (CCFR) joined with the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) to provide enhanced firefighting capability on Little Cumberland Island through updates to an existing water bu...

Public Notice: Opportunity to Serve on State Committee

Camden County residents are eligible to apply for a position on the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).

This committee will provide public input into activities for DCA’s Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The purpose of this committee is to provide on-going ...

$34,000 Grant Awarded for Election Expenses

At their October 6, 2020, regular meeting teleconference, the Camden County Board of Commissioners accepted a grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) to ensure a safe and secure election as a result of COVID-19.

The $34,195.50 in funding will be used for specific administrative costs associated with the election.

"We are receiving a record number of absentee ballots which require additional staff hours to process,” said Elections Supervisor Shannon Nettles. “...

Public Notice: Machine Recount Begins Monday

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration (BoER) will begin a machine recount of the November 3rd General Election on Monday, November 30, 2020.

The recount will take place at the BoER offices located on the first floor of the Government Services Complex at 200 E. 4^th Street in Woodbine. First, BoER staff will conduct Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing on the main scanner. This ensures that the ...

Camden County Seeking Applicants for Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Camden County Board of Elections & Registration, District 1 and District 3 Appointments.

The Camden County Board of Elections and Registration is comprised of five members, one from each district, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board has the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the election superintendent of Camden Cou...

Camden County Seeking Applicants for Planning Commission

The Camden County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Camden County Planning Commission, District 3 Appointment.

The Camden County Planning Commission is comprised of five (5) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Planning Commission is an advisory body that makes recommendations on land use applications. The recommendations from the Planning Commissi...

Public Notice: Risk Limiting Audit Begins

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration (BoER) began the General Election Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 8:00 a.m.

On November 11, 2020, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called for this Statewide audit and recount of the Nov 3, 2020, General Election Results.

The RLA will take place in the Historic Courtroom of the Government Services Complex located at 20...

Public Notice: Opportunity to Serve on State Committee

Camden County residents are eligible to apply for a position on the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).

This committee will provide public input into activities for DCA’s Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The purpose of this committee is to provide...

Public Notice: Road Work May Cause Traffic Delays

As part of the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG), work on several roads across unincorporated Camden County may cause traffic delays. This schedule is tentative and may change depending on weather conditions.

Culverts will be replaced between 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the following locations in central Camden County:

• Deals Circle South (1^st Entrance) on Wednesday, November 4;
• Deals Circle South (2^nd Entrance) on Thursday, November 5; and
• Tradewinds Drive on Fr...

Camden County Seeking Applicants for Planning Commission

The Camden County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Camden County Planning Commission, District 3 Appointment.

The Camden County Planning Commission is comprised of five (5) members appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Planning Commission is an advisory body that makes recommendations on land use applications. The recommendations from the Planning Commissi...

Jury Trials Allowed to Resume in Georgia; Will Follow COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Chief Justice Harold D. Melton of the Supreme Court of Georgia announced today that he will sign an order Saturday, Oct. 10 that lifts the suspension of jury trials across Georgia.

The order will extend until Nov. 9, 2020 the Statewide Judicial Emergency the Chief Justice declared on March 14, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the seventh time he has extended the emergency for a 30-day period, as state law allows.

“T...

Public Notice: Road Work May Cause Traffic Delays

As part of the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG), work on several roads across unincorporated Camden County may cause traffic delays. This schedule is tentative and may change depending on weather conditions.

Culverts will be replaced between 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the following locations in central Camden County:

• Deals Circle South (1^st Entrance) on Wednesday, November 4;
• Deals Circle South (2^nd Entrance) on Thursday, November 5; and
• Tradewinds Drive on Fr...

Over $1.8 Million Approved for Camden County Road Projects and Equipment

At their recent regular meeting teleconference, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved over $993,000 in paving and equipment purchases.

This follows the August 2020 approval of over $222,000 in paving and over $621,000 in improvement projects for seventeen (17) roads across unincorporated Camden County. 

“We are thankful for the support of the Board of Commissioners,” said Public ...

Camden County Welcomes New Public Works Director

Camden County Administrator, Steve Howard announced today that Shalana McNamee, the District Manager for Georgia, South and North Carolina for DBi Services LLC, has been hired as the new Public Works Director for Camden County.

In this role, Mrs. McNamee will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of the County transportation system, as well as drainage maintenance and management, and the operation of the Fle...

Camden County Celebrates Waste and Recycling Workers Week

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is joining with the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Georgia Chapter in celebrating June 14-20, 2020, as Waste and Recycling Workers Week.

This week-long awareness effort is focused on recognizing the contributions of solid waste workers as essential workers.

Joining other counties, municipalities, and organizations across the state, Camden County is working to elevate the status of solid was...

Georgia Ranked #1 for Aerospace Manufacturing and Camden County Best for Space Launch

Separate studies from the consulting giant PwC and Georgia Southern University’s Center for Business Analytics and Economic Research (CBAER) demonstrate the business attractiveness of Spaceport Camden.

PwC’s 2020 Aerospace manufacturing attractiveness rankings (PDF) lists the State of Georgia as the number one state in the country for aerospace manufacturing. According to the report, “[Georgia’s Aerospace and Defense] workforce of 108,000 is employed by...

Georgia Southern University Shows Massive Tourism Boom for Spaceport Camden

Camden County and the Center for Business Analytics and Economic Research (CBAER) at Georgia Southern University has released a new study on the economic impact of space tourism on coastal Georgia.

The report estimates that a single launch could attract approximately 4,000-5,000 visitors to the area. CBAER estimates that 38 to 45 jobs connected to tourism and hospitality would be supported long-term by the project as well. While there would be some ...

Alaska Aerospace Corporation and Camden County Sign MOU

Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC), owner and operator of FAA-licensed commercial spaceport, Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska (PSCA), and Camden County, Georgia have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work cooperatively on establishing common ...

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 2020 Camden County Hurrica...

Camden County Earns National Achievement Award

2020 Achievement Award

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.

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2020-2025-2035 Strategic Plan

The Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2020-2025-2035 Strategic Plan and 2020 Action Agenda at their February 18th regular meeting. The Strategic Plan is a five-year, outcome-based set of goals with specific issues and projects t...