News and Announcements

Seven New Firefighters Join Camden County Fire Rescue

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that the members of Recruit Class 2022-16 have completed their Basic Firefighter requirements. L’Shawn Bermudez, Dominick Esposito, Jaden Lee, Casey Franklin, Keenan Hanna, Joshua H...

Seven New Firefighters Join Camden County Fire Rescue

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that the members of Recruit Class 2022-16 have completed their Basic Firefighter requirements. L’Shawn Bermudez, Dominick Esposito, Jaden Lee, Casey Franklin, Keenan Hanna, Joshua Harman, and...

Camden County Rescinds Island Evacuation

Camden County was fortunate to receive less than the forecasted, potential impacts from Hurricane Idalia. At this time, Camden County is no longer under any watches, warnings, or advisories. The evacuation for Zone A has been rescinded. The local State of...

Camden County Rescinds Island Evacuation

Camden County was fortunate to receive less than the forecasted, potential impacts from Hurricane Idalia. At this time, Camden County is no longer under any watches, warnings, or advisories. The evacuation for Zone A has been rescinded. The local State of...

Camden County Rescinds Island Evacuation

Camden County was fortunate to receive less than the forecasted, potential impacts from Hurricane Idalia. At this time, Camden County is no longer under any watches, warnings, or advisories. The evacuation for Zone A has been rescinded. The local State of...

County Issues State of Emergency and Island Evacuation

Chairman Ben Casey signed a State of Emergency for Camden County. Additionally, an evacuation has been ordered for Zone A, which consists of Cumberland Island and Little Cumberland Island.  

Earlier this year the Camden County Board of Commissione...

County Issues State of Emergency and Island Evacuation

Chairman Ben Casey signed a State of Emergency for Camden County. Additionally, an evacuation has been ordered for Zone A, which consists of Cumberland Island and Little Cumberland Island.  

Earlier this year the Camden County Board of Commissione...

County Issues State of Emergency and Island Evacuation

Chairman Ben Casey signed a State of Emergency for Camden County. Additionally, an evacuation has been ordered for Zone A, which consists of Cumberland Island and Little Cumberland Island.  

Earlier this year the Camden County Board of Commissione...

Public Notice: Government Offices & Schools Extend Closure to Thursday

Officials from the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Cities of Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine, along with Camden County Schools, jointly agreed to extend the closure all local government offices and schools Thursday, August 31, 2023. This i...

Camden County Residents Encouraged to Monitor Idalia

Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is carefully monitoring the still-changing track of the strengthening Tropical Storm Idalia for impacts to Camden County. All citizens are encouraged to remain actively engaged by following Camden County EMA...

Camden County Residents Encouraged to Monitor Idalia

Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is carefully monitoring the still-changing track of the strengthening Tropical Storm Idalia for impacts to Camden County. All citizens are encouraged to remain actively engaged by following Camden County EMA...

Camden County Residents Encouraged to Monitor Idalia

Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is carefully monitoring the still-changing track of the strengthening Tropical Storm Idalia for impacts to Camden County. All citizens are encouraged to remain actively engaged by following Camden County EMA...

Public Notice: Government Offices & Schools Closed Wednesday

Officials from the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Cities of Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine, along with Camden County Schools, jointly agreed to close all local government offices and schools Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The safety of our ...

Public Notice: Government Offices & Schools Closed Wednesday

Officials from the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Cities of Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine, along with Camden County Schools, jointly agreed to close all local government offices and schools Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The safety of our ...

Public Notice: Government Offices & Schools Closed Wednesday

Officials from the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Cities of Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine, along with Camden County Schools, jointly agreed to close all local government offices and schools Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The safety of our ...

Public Notice: Road Resurfacing Activities

Update: Additional field work will delay the start of road resurfacing. The new anticipated start date is Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Beginning Monday, August 21, 2023, road patching and resurfacing work will begin for nearly 10 miles of Camden County road...

GDOT Provides $750,000 for Horse Stamp Church Road Improvements

At the August 15, 2023, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners recognized the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for their $750,000 contribution to improvements on Horse Stamp Church Road. 

“The funding we received from...

Camden County Welcomes New Director of Solid Waste

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the hiring of Campbell Smith as the new Director of Solid Waste for Camden County. In this role, Mr. Smith will direct overall landfill operations for the Construction and Demolition (C&D...

Camden County Welcomes New Director of Solid Waste

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the hiring of Campbell Smith as the new Director of Solid Waste for Camden County. In this role, Mr. Smith will direct overall landfill operations for the Construction and Demolition (C&D...

Frankie Hillery-Miller Recognized as Employee of the Quarter

At the July 18, 2023, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners recognized Frankie Hillery-Miller of the Public Works Department as Employee of the Quarter. The Camden County Government Employee Recognition Committee received nominations f...

Frankie Hillery-Miller Recognized as Employee of the Quarter

At the July 18, 2023, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners recognized Frankie Hillery-Miller of the Public Works Department as Employee of the Quarter. The Camden County Government Employee Recognition Committee received nominations f...

Public Notice: Animal Control Services

Please be advised that the Humane Society of Camden County (HSCC) has made the decision to cancel their contract with Camden County, effective immediately.

Attention Camden County residents:

Please be advised that the Humane Society of Camden County (HSCC) has made the decision to cancel their contract with Camden County, effective immediately.  We received notice from the HSCC on Friday afternoon, J...

Public Notice: Horse Stamp Church Road Improvements

Drivers on Horse Stamp Church Road in north Camden County need to be aware of upcoming construction improvements that will impact travel. Beginning Monday, June 26, 2023, Seaboard Construction will start closing travel lanes for road widening and resurfac...

Camden County Adopts Joint Comprehensive Plan

At the June 20, 2023, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2023-2027 Camden County Joint Comprehensive Plan. This plan, written by the Coastal Regional Commission (CRC), was recently accepted by the Georgia De...

StormReady® Community Recertification

Camden County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is pleased to announce its recertification in the National Weather Service’s (NWS) StormReady® Program.

“This accomplishment is the result of teamwork and partnerships across our community,” said Emergency ...

Camden County Receives $350,000 in Safety Action Project Funding

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce $180,000 in funding from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Safety Action Project (SAP) grant. This is in addition to a previously awarded $170,000 in funding, bringing the tot...

Camden County Emergency Management Agency Releases 2023 Hurricane Guide

Camden County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has released its 2023 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.&...

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 2023 Camden County Hurrica...

New Firefighters Join Camden County Fire Rescue

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that the members of Recruit Class 2022-13 and 2023-15 have completed their Basic Firefighter requirements. Matthew Conn, Ashlie Fagen, Braeden Graves, Alexander Lawrence, Kelly Polley, Ashton...

Animal Control Staff Achieves Certifications

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that all Animal Control field staff have achieved Animal Control Officer (ACO) Level I from the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that all Animal Control field staff have achieved Animal Control Officer (ACO) Level I from the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). 

“We are proud of the efforts of...

Camden County Represented at Georgia Climate Conference

Chuck White, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director, represented Camden County at the Georgia Climate Conference earlier this month. The conference, held May 15-17, 2023, at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in Athens, Georgia,...

Sarah Long Attains Floodplain Manager Certification

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that Sarah Long completed the necessary steps to become a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). 

“Sarah is an asset to uninc...

Sarah Long Attains Floodplain Manager Certification

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that Sarah Long completed the necessary steps to become a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). 

“Sarah is an asset to uninc...

Camden County Welcomes New Deputy County Administrator

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the hiring of Seth Collins as the Deputy County Administrator for Camden County. In this role, Mr. Collins will provide oversight to specific county departments, including Animal Control, Cod...

Customer Review (via Google)

"My Dad and I go here pretty regularly, all of the staff are very nice and make us feel welcome. They have a wide variety of metal targets for the handgun range, and they have this kinda high-tech bullet tracking system on the rifle targets. It&a...

Customer Review (via Google)

"Friendly, clean, and staffed with professionals!." - Terry M.

Customer Review (via Google)

"Great place to go practice. Very nice set up, plenty of metal targets at the pistol range and awesome digital targets at the rifle range. Very knowledgeable staff." - Kevin R.

Petie Kemp Achieves Commercial Building Inspector Certification

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to recognize Ernest “Petie” Kemp for achieving Commercial Building Inspector Certification through the International Code Council (ICC). 

“Petie is an asset to our Planning & Development Depa...

Take Action during Hurricane Preparedness Week

The National Weather Service (NWS) has declared April 30–May 6, 2023, to be Hurricane Preparedness Week. Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) urges all Camden County citizens to take time to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season th...

Camden County Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Government Finance Officers Association  (GFOA) recently awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Camden County for its budget for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2022.  This is the eighth consecutive year for the ...

SSgt. Steve McKinney Recognized as Employee of the Quarter

At their April 18, 2023, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners recognized Staff Sergeant Steve McKinney of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office as Employee of the Quarter. The Camden County Government Employee Recognition Committee recei...

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Know Your Zone

At their March 7, 2023, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved new hurricane evacuation zones for Camden County. The county now features four zones to better reflect risk and evacuation management.

“We plan for worst case, not b...

Statement from Chairman Ben L. Casey, Camden County Board of Commissioners

The original concept for Spaceport Camden was to allow for “pay as you go” launches for multiple commercial space companies. Having more than one user would have allowed the county to not rely on only one commercial space company having access to and cont...

2023-2028-2038 Strategic Plan

The 2023-2028-2038 Strategic Plan is now available online. The Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2023 Strategic Plan and 2023 Action Agenda at their February 7, 2023, regular meeting. The Strategic Plan is a five-year, outcome-b...

Board of Commissioners Meeting Agendas

The Camden County Board of Commissioners, like all local governments, follow sets of rules when conducting business. A specific number of commissioners must be present at a meeting in order for it to be considered valid. This number is called the quorum. ...

2022 Annual Report

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to release their 2022 Annual Report. This report summarizes several accomplishments achieved by Camden County government during 2022.

“The 2022 Annual Report demonstrates the Board of Commission...

Statement from the Camden County Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is aware of a controversial video purportedly taken inside the Camden County Jail that was circulated on several news and social media outlets on November 11, 2022. The video appears to show a physical altercation ...

Statement Regarding Misinformation about Camden County Sheriff’s Office Compensation

In January 2022, the Camden County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved spending $52,500 for Condrey & Associates to complete a Compensation & Classification Survey. The Camden County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with other entities and Constit...

Statement Regarding Misinformation about Camden County Sheriff’s Office Compensation

In January 2022, the Camden County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved spending $52,500 for Condrey & Associates to complete a Compensation & Classification Survey. The Camden County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with other entities and Constit...

Camden County Mobile App

The update of the Camden County GA app, available on both Apple and Android devices, seeks to improve communications and bring residents advanced connectivity to the Camden County government. 

The app, developed with website partner Civic...