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Camden County couple uses local cemetery as hub for holiday cheer
Read full article: Camden County couple uses local cemetery as hub for holiday cheerThis holiday season, a couple from St. Mary’s has taken on a unique mission: spreading cheer by visiting local cemeteries and decorating gravesites that appear neglected.
Timeline: The key events surrounding the 1985 double murder of a Southeast Georgia husband and wife
Read full article: Timeline: The key events surrounding the 1985 double murder of a Southeast Georgia husband and wifeNearly 40 years after the double murder of a Southeast Georgia wife and husband, officials announced the arrest of a 61-year-old man in connection with the couple’s shooting death.
61-year-old man arrested, accused of 1985 Camden County church murders
Read full article: 61-year-old man arrested, accused of 1985 Camden County church murdersA 61-year-old man was arrested and charged with the murder of a husband and wife in a Camden County church in 1985, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
17-year-old charged with murder after deadly shooting of 21-year-old in Camden County
Read full article: 17-year-old charged with murder after deadly shooting of 21-year-old in Camden CountyA 21-year-old man was killed and a 17-year-old was injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Camden County on Saturday.
All Ware County schools closed on Friday due to football playoffs creating a ‘logistical challenge’
Read full article: All Ware County schools closed on Friday due to football playoffs creating a ‘logistical challenge’All schools in Ware County will be closed on Friday due to a “logistical challenge” created from the high school football team making playoffs.
Georgia residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby, Hurricane Helene may be eligible for rental assistance
Read full article: Georgia residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby, Hurricane Helene may be eligible for rental assistanceResidents of the Georgia counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene who were provided displacement assistance may be eligible for rental assistance.
Live Election Results 2024: Complete results for president, Florida, Georgia races
Read full article: Live Election Results 2024: Complete results for president, Florida, Georgia racesLive updates for the Presidential race, U.S. Senate, Congress, Florida Legislature and Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia-area races
Polling the players and coaches ‘24: Best players, top football team, biggest issues
Read full article: Polling the players and coaches ‘24: Best players, top football team, biggest issuesNews4JAX hands out a list of questions to high school football players and coaches before the start of every season covering a variety of topics. This year, we received responses from 136 players and 39 from coaches. Both are asked to not vote for their own team or teammates or coaches on select questions. This is what they had to tell us.
Camden County poll workers, voters excited as early voting begins in Georgia
Read full article: Camden County poll workers, voters excited as early voting begins in GeorgiaPoll workers and voters in Camden County said they were excited as early voting for the general election began in Georgia on Tuesday.
Updated County-by-County: When and how Hurricane Milton will impact Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Updated County-by-County: When and how Hurricane Milton will impact Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaA county-by-county look at expected wind speeds, rainfall totals and when the worst conditions are expected (as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday):
Southeast Georgia prepares for Hurricane Milton as residents are still recovering from Helene
Read full article: Southeast Georgia prepares for Hurricane Milton as residents are still recovering from HeleneNearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Southeast Georgia, the community is bracing to endure the impact of another storm.
Boil water advisory issued for some communities in Camden, Glynn counties
Read full article: Boil water advisory issued for some communities in Camden, Glynn countiesVarious private water service companies have issued boil water advisories for communities in several Georgia counties, including some in Camden and Glynn counties.
Flood Advisory issued for Southeast Georgia counties as more rain hits the area
Read full article: Flood Advisory issued for Southeast Georgia counties as more rain hits the areaThe National Weather Service Jacksonville has issue a Flood Advisory for coastal portions of Camden and Glynn counties. Up to two inches of rain has already fallen due to a stalled band over the region. There’s a possibility for up to two more inches before it weakens.
Residents in Camden County neighborhood experience flooding as heavy rain moves through area
Read full article: Residents in Camden County neighborhood experience flooding as heavy rain moves through areaResidents in a Camden County neighborhood are experiencing flooding roadways as heavy rain moves through the area.
High school football ‘24: Camden County starts fast and full Week 0 scoreboard
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Camden County starts fast and full Week 0 scoreboardThe high school football regular season kicked off in full in Georgia on Friday night and had a soft launch in Florida with a handful of Sunshine State Athletic Association openers. Here are the results from Friday night.
Allegations of sexual abuse and explicit messages highlight reason for parents to monitor kids’ online activities
Read full article: Allegations of sexual abuse and explicit messages highlight reason for parents to monitor kids’ online activitiesThe recent arrest of a 57-year-old man accused of child molestation and sending a child inappropriate text messages is once again placing a spotlight on the need for parents to closely monitor what their kids are doing online, especially as kids head back to school to start a new school year.
High school football ‘24: Team, week-by-week schedules for Georgia teams
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Team, week-by-week schedules for Georgia teamsThe high school football regular season is off and running in Georgia. Here’s a look at the team-by-team and week-by-week schedules and results for our Georgia programs.
Coastal Southeast Georgia spared major damage from Tropical Storm Debby
Read full article: Coastal Southeast Georgia spared major damage from Tropical Storm DebbyTropical Storm Debby is bringing prolonged downpours and flooding to Georgia and the Carolinas on Tuesday after slamming into Florida and prompting the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes.
Georgia Primary: Polls have closed, watch the results here as they come in
Read full article: Georgia Primary: Polls have closed, watch the results here as they come inThe polls have closed in Georgia’s primary elections - find results in statewide races and races across southeast Georgia here, as the votes are tallied.
What Camden County voters will see on the 2024 ballots
Read full article: What Camden County voters will see on the 2024 ballotsWhile the race for president is getting much of the attention in the 2024 election cycle, Georgia voters will also be electing officials for local, state, and federal office this year. Some of those races will be on the ballot for the state’s primary on May 21.
Georgia voters: What’s on your 2024 ballot?
Read full article: Georgia voters: What’s on your 2024 ballot?While the race for president is getting much of the attention in the 2024 election cycle, Georgia voters will also be electing officials for local, state, and federal office this year. Some of those races will be on the ballot for the state’s primary on May 21.
Family of Leonard Cure file federal lawsuit against Ga. deputy involved in fatal shooting during traffic stop
Read full article: Family of Leonard Cure file federal lawsuit against Ga. deputy involved in fatal shooting during traffic stopThe family of a 53-year-old man who was fatally shot during a traffic stop in October is announcing a second lawsuit Tuesday against the Georgia deputy who pulled the trigger.
National signing day ‘24: Check out area football players who are headed to college
Read full article: National signing day ‘24: Check out area football players who are headed to collegeWednesday is national signing day when high school athletes can sign national letters of intent with college programs.
Georgia Governor Kemp wants to amend bill to speed up state’s income tax cut
Read full article: Georgia Governor Kemp wants to amend bill to speed up state’s income tax cutIn Georgia, a bill passed in 2022 that reduces the state income tax each year until it reaches 4.9% by 2029. Governor Brian Kemp is looking to amend the bill to speed up the state’s income tax cut.
Dozens attend youth pep rally to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in Camden County
Read full article: Dozens attend youth pep rally to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in Camden CountyDozens of people came together Saturday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a youth pep rally in Camden County.
Caught on Camera: Pennsylvania man takes Camden County deputies on high speed chase, fires shots
Read full article: Caught on Camera: Pennsylvania man takes Camden County deputies on high speed chase, fires shotsNewly released bodycam footage from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office gives a closer look at the events that led to the arrest of a man now facing felony charges.
They’ve got next: A look at some of the area’s top recruits in the Class of 2025
Read full article: They’ve got next: A look at some of the area’s top recruits in the Class of 2025It’s still a year away, but the Class of 2025 is officially on the recruiting clock. And that class is positioned to be one of the most loaded we’ve seen in years.
Leonard Cure’s family to file $16M lawsuit against Camden Sheriff’s Office, deputy involved in fatal shooting
Read full article: Leonard Cure’s family to file $16M lawsuit against Camden Sheriff’s Office, deputy involved in fatal shootingThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the shooting of Leonard Cure, who spent more than 16 years in prison in Florida before being exonerated in a 2003 robbery.
‘These semifinals don’t come around every year’: Camden County ready for showdown at Walton
Read full article: ‘These semifinals don’t come around every year’: Camden County ready for showdown at WaltonCamden County will play Walton in the GHSA Class 7A semifinals Friday night for a chance to advance to the state championship.
GHSA state semifinals: Camden County, Pierce County ready for Friday showdowns
Read full article: GHSA state semifinals: Camden County, Pierce County ready for Friday showdownsCamden County and Pierce County are the last two area teams that remain standing in the Georgia High School Association state playoffs. Both programs are in action this week in the state semifinals on Friday night.
Local hospital safety grades: 7 area hospitals get A’s, 4 others get C’s
Read full article: Local hospital safety grades: 7 area hospitals get A’s, 4 others get C’sHospital safety grades released for the fall of 2023 show half of local hospitals received an “A,” while four local hospitals received a grade of “C.”
GHSA football playoffs ‘23: Camden County, Pierce County eye state semifinal spots
Read full article: GHSA football playoffs ‘23: Camden County, Pierce County eye state semifinal spotsThe Georgia High School Association football state quarterfinals are this week. A look at the matchups for Camden County and Pierce County.
GHSA playoffs ‘23: Brunswick, Camden, Pierce, Ware 2nd-round playoff glance
Read full article: GHSA playoffs ‘23: Brunswick, Camden, Pierce, Ware 2nd-round playoff glanceThe second round of the Georgia High School Association state playoffs are this week. A look at the matchups for area teams. All games are Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Brunswick, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware among local teams in GHSA football playoffs
Read full article: Brunswick, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware among local teams in GHSA football playoffsBrunswick, Camden County, Charlton County, Glynn Academy, Pierce County and defending state champion Ware County open the state playoffs this week.
Would you use an app to talk to police after you get pulled over?
Read full article: Would you use an app to talk to police after you get pulled over?Traffic stops are the most common police interactions in the United States, but they can also be among the most dangerous, with risks for both law enforcement officers and civilians. A recent incident in Camden County, where a traffic stop escalated into a deadly shooting, has raised questions about the need for a safer approach to traffic stops. Civil rights activists are now pondering whether a different approach at the beginning of such stops could prevent such tragic outcomes.
VIDEO: GBI investigating 2022 traffic stop arrest involving deputy who shot exonerated Florida man
Read full article: VIDEO: GBI investigating 2022 traffic stop arrest involving deputy who shot exonerated Florida manThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a 2022 traffic stop that involves the same deputy who earlier this month shot and killed a former exonerated Florida man who deputies said was resisting arrest after he was pulled over and accused of speeding and reckless driving.
Georgia deputy who shot exonerated Florida man was fired in 2017 for using unnecessary force during traffic stop
Read full article: Georgia deputy who shot exonerated Florida man was fired in 2017 for using unnecessary force during traffic stopThe Camden County Sheriff’s Office deputy who shot and killed an exonerated Florida man during a struggle following a traffic stop on Interstate 95 was fired from the Kingsland Police Department in 2017 after violating the agency’s use of force policy during a traffic stop.
Retired JSO officer says Camden County deputy could have handled traffic stop differently to produce another outcome
Read full article: Retired JSO officer says Camden County deputy could have handled traffic stop differently to produce another outcomeA retired officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is weighing in on a deadly encounter between a 53-year-old man being pulled over for reckless driving and a Camden County sergeant.
What do deputies see when they pull you over? Former police supervisor answers big questions
Read full article: What do deputies see when they pull you over? Former police supervisor answers big questionsAs the Monday morning traffic stop death of Leonard Cure, 53, in Camden County remains under investigation, News4JAX is looking at what happens during a traffic stop, what officers and deputies know when they pull behind someone, and what can be done to minimize danger on both sides.
Dash cam video shows deadly encounter between Camden County Sheriff’s Office deputy, exonerated man during traffic stop
Read full article: Dash cam video shows deadly encounter between Camden County Sheriff’s Office deputy, exonerated man during traffic stopA Black man who spent more than 16 years imprisoned in Florida on a wrongful conviction was fatally shot Monday by a sheriff’s deputy in Georgia during a traffic stop, authorities said.
Man shot, killed by deputy in Camden County after resisting arrest at traffic stop: GBI
Read full article: Man shot, killed by deputy in Camden County after resisting arrest at traffic stop: GBIThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a Monday morning deputy-involved shooting incident that left a man dead. GBI reports the man resisted arrest during a traffic stop.
Camden County man sentenced to 100 years for sexually exploiting children
Read full article: Camden County man sentenced to 100 years for sexually exploiting childrenA Camden County man who pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting multiple children has been sentenced to 100 years in federal prison. His co-defendant was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Drive-thru flu vaccination clinic in Camden County on Oct. 21
Read full article: Drive-thru flu vaccination clinic in Camden County on Oct. 21The Camden County Health Department will host its annual drive-through flu shot event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Camden County Recreation Center at 1050 Wildcat Dr. in Kingsland.
Camden County man found guilty of aggravated assault against police during controversial drug raid sentenced to life
Read full article: Camden County man found guilty of aggravated assault against police during controversial drug raid sentenced to lifeVarshan Brown was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday after he was found guilty of two counts of aggravated assault against a police officer and other charges following a controversial 2021 drug raid in Camden County.
Camden County High marksmanship team makes state, national history as champions
Read full article: Camden County High marksmanship team makes state, national history as championsFor the cadets to reach these kinds of accolades so quickly is impressive. Watching them in action was even more astounding.
Students in 2 Southeast Georgia counties are first in area to return to class
Read full article: Students in 2 Southeast Georgia counties are first in area to return to classStudents in Camden and Brantley counties are the first to head back to class in our area with the bell ringing Wednesday on the new school year.
High school football 2023: Week-by-week schedules, results for area teams
Read full article: High school football 2023: Week-by-week schedules, results for area teamsHigh school football weekly schedules for the 2023 season. A handful of area teams have yet to finalize their full schedules. Those will be updated as they become available.
High school football team schedules for the 2023 season
Read full article: High school football team schedules for the 2023 seasonThe high school football season begins next month. Here are team-by-team schedules for the 2023 season. Some teams have not finalized schedules. They will be updated as they are finalized.
Video shows Camden County corrections officer pushing inmate into glass door; NAACP says jail needs culture change
Read full article: Video shows Camden County corrections officer pushing inmate into glass door; NAACP says jail needs culture changeVideo obtained by News4JAX shows a corrections officer in the Camden County jail pushing an inmate into a glass door before the inmate loses consciousness.
Camden County corrections officer accused of shoving handcuffed inmate into door, knocking him unconscious
Read full article: Camden County corrections officer accused of shoving handcuffed inmate into door, knocking him unconsciousA Camden County corrections officer has been arrested and accused of aggravated assault against an inmate, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
New documents shed light on what investigators believe happened to man murdered on Gilligan’s Island in Georgia
Read full article: New documents shed light on what investigators believe happened to man murdered on Gilligan’s Island in GeorgiaNews4JAX on Thursday obtained records detailing the kidnapping and brutal murder of a man whose body was found in a waterway in an area of St. Marys, Georgia known as “Gilligan’s Island.”
5 arrested, accused in connection to murder of man on Gilligan’s Island in Georgia
Read full article: 5 arrested, accused in connection to murder of man on Gilligan’s Island in GeorgiaFive people were arrested Friday and accused in connection with the murder of a man in St. Marys, according to police.
‘They make their own rules’: Attorney, former inmates accuse Camden County jail of systemic brutality, abuse
Read full article: ‘They make their own rules’: Attorney, former inmates accuse Camden County jail of systemic brutality, abuseSince November, four guards at the Camden County Detention Center have been arrested in connection with hitting inmates, and the News4JAX I-TEAM learned a fifth was fired about three weeks ago for inappropriately using force.
Georgia woman accused of pepper spraying 6-month-old, mother during argument
Read full article: Georgia woman accused of pepper spraying 6-month-old, mother during argumentA 6-month-old baby was taken to the hospital in serious condition after being pepper sprayed during an argument, according to the St. Marys Police Department.
Three former Camden County Sheriff’s Officer employees indicted after inmate beating
Read full article: Three former Camden County Sheriff’s Officer employees indicted after inmate beatingThree Camden County law enforcement officers were indicted Wednesday on charges related to the beating of a 41-year-old inmate inside the county jail that was caught on camera.
Man accused of stealing sheriff’s office SUV minutes after being released from Camden County Jail
Read full article: Man accused of stealing sheriff’s office SUV minutes after being released from Camden County JailVideo obtained by News4JAX shows a man fresh out of jail stealing a Camden County Sheriff’s Office patrol SUV, deputies said.
Police pursuit from Florida to Georgia ends with suspected robber in critical condition, shot 8 times: officials
Read full article: Police pursuit from Florida to Georgia ends with suspected robber in critical condition, shot 8 times: officialsA Georgia man led police on a pursuit across five counties from Florida to Georgia after robbing a Palm Coast gas station before being shot by a Camden County gas station clerk, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Teen recovering after being revived 3 times following head-on crash in Camden County
Read full article: Teen recovering after being revived 3 times following head-on crash in Camden CountyA Georgia teen had to be revived multiple times after suffering from critical injuries caused by a crash last week in Camden County.
Kingsland officer crashes cruiser, tests positive for ‘presence of alcohol,’ police say
Read full article: Kingsland officer crashes cruiser, tests positive for ‘presence of alcohol,’ police sayAn officer with the Kingsland Police Department was relieved from duty following a crash Wednesday in his department-issued vehicle, according to a news release.
Camden County Sheriff’s Office announces arrests in drowning investigation
Read full article: Camden County Sheriff’s Office announces arrests in drowning investigationThe Camden County Sheriff’s Office on Friday announced two arrests in an investigation into the death of a 60-year-old man who reportedly drowned Wednesday in a hotel pool.
Georgia Supreme Court ruling could be final blow for Spaceport Camden plans
Read full article: Georgia Supreme Court ruling could be final blow for Spaceport Camden plansThe future of Spaceport Camden County is in jeopardy after a ruling by the state’s highest court. The Georgia Supreme Court upheld election results which saw voters overwhelmingly rejected the project.
Camden County deputy indicted on charges related to January 2022 traffic stop
Read full article: Camden County deputy indicted on charges related to January 2022 traffic stopA deputy of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office has been indicted on charges that stem from a traffic stop that occurred almost a year to date, according to a news release Thursday from the District Attorney’s Office in Brunswick.
Operation Ghost Busted: 76 indicted in Southeast Georgia drug trafficking investigation
Read full article: Operation Ghost Busted: 76 indicted in Southeast Georgia drug trafficking investigationA newly-unsealed indictment names 76 people as part of a plan to move large amounts of drugs into Southeast Georgia, and much of the conspiracy operated from inside Georgia state prisons, the U.S. Department of Justice for the Southern District of Georgia announced Wednesday.
Mother found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery in 2019 death of 5-year-old
Read full article: Mother found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery in 2019 death of 5-year-oldA woman was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery in the 2019 death of her 5-year-old son, Keith Higgins, the district attorney for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, announced Thursday.
Kingsland police: Semi driver charged with vehicular homicide after running red light, striking Prius
Read full article: Kingsland police: Semi driver charged with vehicular homicide after running red light, striking PriusAn arrest has been made about a month and a half after a person was killed in a crash last month involving a semitruck and a car in Kingsland, police said.
Kingsland police arrest son-in-law in fatal shooting of Jacksonville woman
Read full article: Kingsland police arrest son-in-law in fatal shooting of Jacksonville womanThe Kingsland Police Department on Monday night announced an arrest in the deadly shooting of a Jacksonville woman, identifying the suspect as her son-in-law.
WATCH: Camden Co. vs. Raines in the Fortegra Basketball Invitational
Read full article: WATCH: Camden Co. vs. Raines in the Fortegra Basketball InvitationalWatch the Camden County Wildcats take on the Raines Vikings in the third round of the Fortegra Basketball Invitational on the campus of Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South Campus on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The Fortegra Basketball Invitational is brought to you by CSI Companies and High School 9:12.
Early voting for Senate runoff in Georgia ends Friday
Read full article: Early voting for Senate runoff in Georgia ends FridayToday is the last day to vote early in the Goergia. Democrat Raphael Warnock is facing challenger Herschel Walker in the runoff for the state’s open Senate seat. There’s already been record-breaking numbers in early voting. More than 1.4 million people have either voted in-person or requested a mail-in ballot.
Early voting in Senate runoff race now underway in all Georgia counties
Read full article: Early voting in Senate runoff race now underway in all Georgia countiesEarly voting is now underway statewide in Georgia ahead of next month’s Senate runoff election between Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.
3 Camden County Sheriff’s Office employees arrested, charged in inmate’s beating
Read full article: 3 Camden County Sheriff’s Office employees arrested, charged in inmate’s beatingFollowing an investigation that involved the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the arrests of three employees they said were involved in the beating of a 41-year-old inmate inside the county jail.
Attorneys call on DOJ to investigate beating of man inside Camden County jail
Read full article: Attorneys call on DOJ to investigate beating of man inside Camden County jailAttorneys are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the beating of a 41-year-old man at the Camden County jail.