Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment Plan Approved

This plan seeks to provide a framework to guide and support decision-making and implementation of recovery and redevelopment operations for natural and human-caused disasters. 

The DRRP was prepared over many months’ work with local, regional, and...

Take Action during Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2019

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) has declared February 4-8, 2019, to be Severe Weather Preparedness Week and Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) urges all Camden County citizens to take time to learn about possible severe weather...

Camden County Emergency Management Agency Conducts Active Shooter Exercise

On Thursday, January 24th, the Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) brought together Camden County Schools, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, Camden County Fire Rescue, as well as Kingsland and St. Marys police and fire officials for an inten...

Camden County Receives Grant for Warning Signs

The $177,067.25 grant will assist in the purchase of six portable outdoor warning signs.

“These warning signs are an excellent way for the County to alert citizens about potential hazards and to monitor these sites,” said Camden County EMA Director Chuck W...

Camden County Receives Grant for Interns

The $3,346 grant will assist in funding two interns for summer 2019. One intern will work for the Camden County Board of Commissioners in the Administration Department and one will work in the Finance & Budget Department.

The GCIP offers internship exp...

Camden County Receives Coastal Incentive Grant

Grant Funded by Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the United States Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of a Coastal Incentive Grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the United States Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra...

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).

The $3,346 grant will assist in funding two interns for summer 2019. One intern will work for the Camden County Board of Commissioners in the Administration Department and one will work in the Finance & Budget Department.

The GCIP offers internship exp...

Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment Plan Approved

At their February 5, 2019, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment Plan (DRRP).

This plan seeks to provide a framework to guide and support decision-making and implementation of recovery and redevelopment operations for natural and human-caused disasters. 

The DRRP was prepared over many months’ work with local, regional, and...

Camden County Receives Grant to Replant Trees

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of an award from the Georgia Urban Forest Council’s Georgia ReLeaf Program.

The $2,315 grant will be used to purchase approximately eighty (80) trees to be planted in parks throughout the county.

During Hurricanes Matthew and Irma, Camden County parks lost approximately 110 trees. The new trees will be planted in five Camden Count...

Camden County Receives Grant for Warning Signs

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA).

The $177,067.25 grant will assist in the purchase of six portable outdoor warning signs.

“These warning signs are an excellent way for the County to alert citizens about potential hazards and to monitor these sites,” said Camden County ...

Camden County Receives Coastal Incentive Grant

Grant Funded by Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the United States Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of a Coastal Incentive Grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the United States Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

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).

The $3,346 grant will assist in funding two interns for summer 2019. One intern will work for the Camden County Board of Commissioners in the Administration Department and one will work in the Finance & Budget Department.

The GCIP offers internship exp...

Public Notice: Lattany Road Temporary Closure

On Monday, February 25, 2019, Lattany Road in extreme northwest Camden County will be temporarily closed between Georgia Highway 110 and New Post Road for cross-pipe replacement.

The closure will begin at 8:00 a.m. and is scheduled to be complete before 5:00 p.m.

Commissioners Adopt 2019 Action Agenda and the 2019-2024-2034 Strategic Plan

The Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2019-2024-2034 Strategic Plan and 2019 Action Agenda at their meeting Tuesday night.

The Strategic Plan is a five-year, outcome-based set of goals with specific issues and projects that need to be addressed by the County, all with measurable objectives.

“Through the vision and leadership of the Board of Commissioners and their co...

Public Notice: Northwest Camden County Road Closures

Two roads in extreme northwest Camden County will be temporarily closed early next week.

On Monday, February 11, 2019, Kings Bay Road in northwest Camden County will be temporarily closed from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. The closure will begin west of Georgia Highway 110.

On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, Lattany Road in north...

Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment Plan Approved

At their February 5, 2019, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment Plan (DRRP).

This plan seeks to provide a framework to guide and support decision-making and implementation of recovery and redevelopment operations for natural and human-caused disasters. 

The DRRP was prepared over many months’ work with local, reg...

Take Action during Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2019

Camden County residents are encouraged to prepare for potential emergencies during Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) has declared February 4-8, 2019, to be Severe Weather Preparedness Week and Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) urges all Camden County citizens to take time to learn about possible severe weather...

SPLOST VIII Information Available Online

Information about the proposed projects for SPLOST VIII and the upcoming March Special Election are available on the Camden County website at www.camdencountyga.gov/SPLOST.

A Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) is a county-wide sales tax used to fund capital outlay projects proposed by the county government and participating municipal governments. It may not be used for operating expenses. The tax is collected on...

Camden County Georgia Submits Launch Site Operator License Application to FAA

Today, the Camden County Board of Commissioners formally submitted its application for a Launch Site Operator License (LSOL) to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

The successful submission of the LSOL marks more than three years of work to comply with the detailed regulatory requirements necessary to conduct orbital and suborbital launches from southeast Georgia.

“This is a massive milestone for Camden Cou...

Camden County Emergency Management Agency Conducts Active Shooter Exercise

Exercise included participation from first responders and Camden County Schools

On Thursday, January 24th, the Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) brought together Camden County Schools, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, Camden County Fire Rescue, as well as Kingsland and St. Marys police and fire officials for an inten...

Joint Addressing System Ordinance and Manual Recognized

Coastal Regional Commission receives award for Camden County project.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) has awarded a 2018 Innovation Award to the Coastal Regional Commission (CRC) for their work on the Camden County Joint Addres...

Joint Addressing System Ordinance and Manual Recognized

Coastal Regional Commission receives award for Camden County project.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) has awarded a 2018 Innovation Award to the Coastal Regional Commission (CRC) for their work on the Camden County Joint Addres...

Public Notice: Lattany Road Temporary Closure

On Monday, February 25, 2019, Lattany Road in extreme northwest Camden County will be temporarily closed between Georgia Highway 110 and New Post Road for cross-pipe replacement.

The closure will begin at 8:00 a.m. and is scheduled to be complete before 5:00 p.m.

Public Notice: Northwest Camden County Road Closures

Two roads in extreme northwest Camden County will be temporarily closed early next week.

On Monday, February 11, 2019, Kings Bay Road in northwest Camden County will be temporarily closed from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. The closure will begin west of Georgia Highway 110.

On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, Lattany Road in north...

Camden County Georgia Submits Launch Site Operator License Application to FAA

Today, the Camden County Board of Commissioners formally submitted its application for a Launch Site Operator License (LSOL) to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

The successful submission of the LSOL marks more than three years of work to comply with the detailed regulatory requirements necessary to conduct orbital and suborbital launches from southeast Georgia.

“This is a massive milestone for Camden Cou...

Spaceport Camden 2018 Highlights

2018 was an important year for Spaceport Camden as it moves closer to final submission of its Launch Site Operators License (LSOL) Application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Below are highlights of the major milestones accomplished in 2018. 

• March 2018 - Camden County signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ABL Space Systems to explore future launch operations at Spaceport Camden.
• March 2018 - Poll from the Univer...

Steve Price Appointed to Spaceport Camden Education and Workforce Subcommittee

Price is the Executive Director of the Georgia Technology Student Association.

Upon recommendation by County Administrator and Spaceport Camden Project Lead, Steve Howard, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to add R. Steven Price to the Spaceport Camden Education and Workforce Subcommittee at their September, 18, 20...

Additional Appointments Made to Spaceport Camden Education and Workforce Subcommittee

Last night at their regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners appointed four more members to the Spaceport Camden Education and Workforce Subcommittee

Upon recommendation by County Administrator and Spaceport Camden Project Lead, Steve Howard, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to add David L. Cotten, Chris Crumbly, Dominique Halaby, and Edgar Glenn Lightsey to the Education and Workfor...

SPLOST VIII Information

Information about the proposed projects for SPLOST VIII and the upcoming March Special Election are available on the Camden County website at www.camdencountyga.gov/SPLOST. 

A Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) is a county-wide sales ...