News and Announcements

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, bringi...

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 h...

District 1 Commissioner Lannie Brant Selected for Leadership Position

Vice-Chair Lannie Brant has been re-appointed to serve as Chair of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Natural Resources & the Environment Policy Committee for the 2023-2024 policy year. This committee is one of ACCG’s ...

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). 

“We are proud of the ...

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 asse...

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...

Camden County Partners with PSA for No Cost Summer Day Camp

At their May 16, 2023, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved partnering with the Camden County Public Service Authority (PSA) to send 30 local children to one week of Summer Day Camp 2023 at no charge. 

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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 P...

Public Notice: Hurricane Preparedness Town Hall

In preparation for the upcoming Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is hosting a Hurricane Preparedness Town Hall on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the College of Coas...

29th Annual Kids Fishing Derby

Get a kid hooked on fishing!  The Camden County Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce that the 29^th Annual Kids Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023. From 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., children 16 years and under are invited...

Camden County Seeking Applicants for Woodbine Public Library Board of Trustees

The Camden County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Woodbine Public Library Board of Trustees. 

The Woodbine Public Library Board of Trustees is comprised of seven members appointed by the governmental a...