The Administrator's Brief is a monthly update issued by the County Administrator’s Office regarding various activities and developments of your County Government. The County Board of Commissioners has established a Strategic Plan that communicates the goals and direction that your county is moving in. 

This report is not a comprehensive list of all activities that your county engages in, but rather a select amount of projects and information to help inform the public of the county’s initiatives. The information is organized under specific headings, which align to the Strategic Plan of the county, as well as departmental updates.

View online at: camdencountyga.gov/AdministratorsBrief.

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.

SSgt. McKinney’s nominations highlighted his positive attitude and great leadership skills as reasons for his recognition. He is credited with a willingness to help and serve in addition to boosting morale.

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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 Finance & Budget Department to receive this award.

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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 that begins June 1, 2023.

“Whether you are new to Camden or you have been here your entire life, it is important to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season,” said Emergency Management Director Chuck White. “We want to encourage all Camden County residents to join us in taking action now to ensure the safety of their families, homes, and businesses.” 

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Camden County now features four zones to better reflect risk and evacuation management. The new hurricane evacuation zones are the first updates since 2013 and use the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model from the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Storm surge risk areas were identified using the Maximums of Maximums water levels to determine the updated zone boundaries.

Evacuation zones were developed in concert with data developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers with coordination from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

While there are new evacuation zones, it is important to note that the evacuation routes have not changed. More information, including links to maps and evacuation routes, is available on the Camden County website at: camdencountyga.gov/Evacuation.

Camden County offices and courts are closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, for Memorial Day and will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Camden County Landfills and Curbside Collection service for unincorporated Camden County will maintain a regular schedule.

Free COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster doses are available in Camden County through a variety of sources.



• Camden County Health Department
• Southeast Georgia Health System
• Private Providers

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months – 5 years is available at the Camden County Health Department in St. Marys.

Appointments are REQUIRED and can be scheduled online.

The range is located on GA Hwy 110, approximately one mile north of the intersection with GA Hwy 40 in extreme southwest Camden County. Two Rivers Gun Range is open six days a week.

Assistance for mortgage or housing expenses may be available for Georgia homeowners who suffered a financial hardship caused by the pandemic. Visit: https://georgiamortgageassistance.ga.gov 

to begin.

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. Learn more on the Camden County website.

Google Play (Android devices)

App Store (iPhone devices)

Check out the Employment Opportunities page on the Camden County website to learn more about open positions and apply online.

Visit: www.camdencountyga.gov/jobs for more information.

A Flood Awareness Tool is available on the Camden County website to assist users with making educated decisions about potential flooding. Approximately 35% or 17,000 of Camden County’s residents live within the 100-year floodplain. Three coastal rivers flow through the County, and 50% of the land is classified as wetlands. Camden experiences the effects of sea level rise, storm surge, regular riverine flooding, and king tides.

Flood Awareness Tool Desktop Version

Flood Awareness Tool Mobile Version

All Camden County residents are strongly encouraged to sign-up for CodeRED online at www.camdencountyga.gov/codeRED to receive emergency notifications and location-specific severe weather warnings. Notifications may be sent to cell phones or landlines and through email and text. The service is TDD/TTY compatible.

Board of Commissioners meetings are live streamed via YouTube.

Board of Commissioners:

• Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

Board of Elections & Registration:

• Thursday, May 18, 2023, 4:00 p.m.

Camden County Planning Commission:

• Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

Since 2006, Camden County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting each year for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) bestows this achievement award to less than 1% of all governments. It is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

Annually since 2015, Camden County has obtained the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This represents a noteworthy achievement by Camden County as it reflects the commitment of the Board of Commissioners and staff to meet the highest principles of government budgeting. Nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation had to be fulfilled in order for Camden County to receive this budget award. These guidelines are designed to assess how well Camden County’s budget serves as a policy document; a financial plan; an operations guide; and a communications device. Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four of these categories, and the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award.

In collaboration with Georgia Trend magazine, ACCG hosted the 2022 County Excellence Awards to highlight counties' innovative efforts to address negative economic impacts in their communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program recognizes innovative county initiatives in the areas of health care, infrastructure and transportation, public safety, sustainability, and technology. In 2022, Camden County’s Rural Transportation Collaborative Partnerships achieved recognition. More information on Camden County’s program was featured in the June 2022 issue of Georgia Trend magazine.

MISSION

Our mission is to deliver defined county services with exceptional customer service and to do so in a financially sustainable and transparent manner.

VISION

Camden County 2038 is the premier coastal community of Georgia-beautiful and safe.

Camden County 2038 has a strong regional economy and diverse job opportunities with four major pillars:



• An active Naval Submarine Base;
• A successful Regional Airport;
• Sports tourism; and
• a Technology Corridor.

Camden County 2038 has relaxed living with quality residential developments, and abundant leisure choices for all.

VALUES

The Board of County Commissioners and employees of Camden County are committed to the following values:

• Integrity,
• Respect,
• Service,
• Accountability,
• Teamwork, and
• Balance.

Camden County Board of Commissioners

District 1, Vice-Chairman Lannie Brant

District 2, Commissioner Martin Turner

District 3, Commissioner Trevor Readdick

District 4, Commissioner Jim Goodman

District 5, Chairman Ben Casey