Camden County, GA

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning map amendment and a special use permit. The regular meeting agenda includes the first reading of a new Parks and Recreation chapter, the award of several contracts for Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay facilities, and the approval of a lease for the Department of Juvenile Justice. The board will also consider bid awards for janitorial services and a drought study.

• Zoning Map Amendment RZN-26-0007: Rezone approx. 2 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Agricultural Residential at 6522 Bailey Mill Rd, White Oak.
• Special Use SPU-26-0003: Amend conditions for a parcel in Commercial General zoning at 190 Horse Stamp Church Rd.
• First Reading: Addition of Chapter 12 Parks and Recreation Facilities to the Official Code of Camden County.
• Contract Awards: Purchase/installation of a generator, HVAC installation, and Evapco cooling tower unit for Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
• Lease Agreement: Department of Juvenile Justice located at 305 East Fourth Street, Woodbine.

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider several zoning variance requests, a zoning map amendment, and a special use request at its August 26, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes requests to reduce setbacks, allow an accessory structure in front of a home, and permit a taller sign. The commission will also review a request to rezone about 2 acres and amend conditions on a commercial parcel.

• Zoning Variance VAR-26-0008: Request to reduce front yard setback to 5' at 573 Hickory Bluff Dr, Waverly (tabled from prior meetings)
• Zoning Variance VAR-26-0019: Request to place accessory structure in front of primary structure at 126 Deerfield Cir, Kingsland
• Zoning Variance VAR-26-0016: Request to reduce side yard setback to 27' at 417 Owens Ferry Rd, White Oak
• Zoning Map Amendment RZN-26-0007: Request to rezone ~2 acres from A-F to A-R at 6522 Bailey Mill Rd, White Oak
• Special Use SPU-26-0003: Request to amend conditions on a C-G zoned parcel at 190 Horse Stamp Church Rd

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a Summer Town Hall Meeting on August 25, 2026, at Maple Ford Park. This is an open-format session where residents can ask questions and raise ideas about ongoing county initiatives. County staff will be present to provide information and assist with follow-up. No specific decisions, votes, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Open-format resident Q&A session
• County staff available for information and follow-up

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will meet to approve the November General/Municipal Election schedule for advance in-person voting, consider a new boundary line for the EK precinct, and discuss updates on the annex relocation and Woodbine recall petition. The board will also consider a request for presence at Camden County High School for National Voter Registration Day.

• Approval of November General/Municipal Election Schedule for Advance in Person Voting
• New Boundary Line – EK Precinct Overview (vote required)
• Annex Relocation Update
• Woodbine Recall Petition Update
• Request for board presence at Camden County High School for National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 15, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, presentations, and public comments. Key actions include approving an Equitable Sharing Agreement for seized assets and a GEMA homeland security grant for equipment, plus reappointments to advisory boards. The meeting will also include an executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Approval of Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification (Seized Assets)
• GEMA State Homeland Security Program grant award approval for equipment
• Reappointment to Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Region 5 Advisory Council
• Reappointment(s) to Department of Family and Children Services Board
• Proclamation for National Voter Registration Day (September 15, 2026)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a Summer Town Hall Meeting at the Woodbine Public Library. This is an open-format conversation where residents can ask questions, raise ideas, and learn about ongoing county initiatives. County staff will attend to provide information and assist with follow-up. The agenda is procedural and contains no specific decisions or proposals.

• Summer Town Hall Meeting at Woodbine Public Library, 103 E. 8th Street, Woodbine, 31569
• Open-format Q&A for residents on county initiatives
• County staff present to provide information and follow-up
• Contact County Clerk Katie Bishop at (912) 576-5651 for questions

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the 911 Center.

• Discussion regarding Emergency Operations Center (EOC) / 911 Center

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a rezoning request for 4.72 acres in Kingsland, appointments, and equipment purchases for county departments. The meeting will also feature presentations and public comments.

• Rezone 4.72 acres from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to Commercial Neighborhood (C-N) at Laurel Island Pkwy., Kingsland (FLU2026-05 change)
• Appoint Jessi Griffin as Code Enforcement Officer (Animal Control)
• Purchase JHB Fire Safety Simulator
• Purchase four-stage electric SCBA Cascade System
• Purchase Link-Belt 350X4 Excavator Package (Used)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a Summer Town Hall Meeting open to residents. Commissioners and county staff will be available to answer questions and discuss ongoing county initiatives.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review one request to rezone 4.72 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Commercial Neighborhood. The body will also consider five zoning variance requests and a proposal for a billboard installation.

• Rezone RZN-26-0004: 4.72 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Commercial Neighborhood at Laurel Island Pkwy, Kingsland
• VAR-26-0018: Request to install a smaller billboard at Laurel Island PKWY, Kingsland
• VAR-26-0008: Request to reduce front yard setback to 5' at 573 Hickory Bluff Dr, Waverly
• VAR-26-0011: Request to reduce side yard setback to 6' at 154 Duck Blind Way, Woodbine
• VAR-26-0015: Request to reduce front yard setback to 20' at 191 Cavader Harrell Rd, White Oak

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update on the Camden County Public Works Facility Project. The body is also deciding on a contract for roof replacement at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and an intergovernmental agreement for parks and recreation operations.

• Contract award for roof replacement services for Building 180 on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of St. Marys, City of Kingsland, and Camden County Public Service Authority for Parks & Recreation
• Restructuring of the Camden County Solid Waste Authority
• Appointments to the Camden County Planning Commission and Public Library Board of Trustees
• Approval of Surplus Item List

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will meet to review the May financial report and discuss the reorganization of the board. The meeting also serves to note upcoming municipal qualifying periods and absentee ballot deadlines.

• Reorganization of the Board of Elections and Registration
• Review of May Month End Financial Report
• Municipal Qualifying Period beginning August 17, 2026
• Absentee by Mail Applications beginning August 17, 2026
• Advance in Person Voting from October 13 to October 30, 2026

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors will consider old business regarding BRP Mineral Rights, review new 2026 homestead applications including a disabled veteran homestead retro, discuss conservation easement continuations and new applications, receive a status update on property tax appeals, and hear the ACO report.

• BRP Mineral Rights (old business)
• Disabled Veteran Homestead Retro application
• New 2026 Homestead Applications
• Conservation easement continuations and new applications
• Status of property tax appeals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a manufactured home on a 0.5-acre parcel in a Multi-Family Residential (R-2) zone at 402 Harrietts Bluff Rd. Other business includes purchasing two license plate readers for the sheriff’s office, buying an articulated truck for the Solid Waste Authority, and approving excavator repairs. A proclamation honoring the 250th anniversary of American Independence and a presentation from the SBA on disaster assistance are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing for special use approval to allow a manufactured home at 402 Harrietts Bluff Rd, Tax Map 081 063 (applicant: Matthew Ridings/7 Bridges Properties LLC)
• Purchase of two License Plate Readers from Millenium Products for the Camden County Sheriff’s Office
• Purchase of a 2026 730 04A Articulated Truck from Yancey CAT for the Solid Waste Authority
• Approval of repair costs for the Solid Waste Authority’s current excavator
• Proclamation honoring the 250th Anniversary of American Independence and SBA disaster assistance presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider nine zoning variance requests regarding property setbacks and subdivision rules. The body will also discuss a special use request for a manufactured home in a multi-family residential zone.

• VAR-26-0004: Setback reduction at 6149 Burnt Fort RD
• VAR-26-0005: Side yard setback reduction at 220 Manning Ln
• VAR-26-0010: Setback reduction at Colerain Rd
• VAR-26-0012: Request to subdivide parcel with unpaved road frontage at 135 Lang Ln
• SPU-26-0002: Special use request for manufactured home at 402 Harrietts Bluff Rd

The commission approved a variance (VAR-26-000) to reduce side yard setback to 20 ft and front yard setback to 39 ft at 6149 Burnt Fort Rd. It also approved a variance (VAR-26-0005) to reduce side yard setbacks to 28 ft at 220 Manning Ln. Finally, it approved a variance (VAR-26-0008) to reduce the front yard setback to 5 ft at 573 Hickory Bluff Dr. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved VAR-26-000 setback reduction (unanimous)
• Approved VAR-26-0005 side‑yard setback reduction (unanimous)
• Approved VAR-26-0008 front‑yard setback reduction (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 29 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners and the Solid Waste Authority will meet to consider budget authorizations for fiscal year 2027. The session will also address contracts for indigent defense and county wellness clinic services.

• FY 2027 Annual Budget Adoption for all funds
• Solid Waste Authority Annual Budget Authorization for FY 2027
• FY 2027 Indigent Defense Contract with the State of Georgia
• MOU with City of Kingsland, City of St. Marys, and Public Service Authority for County Wellness Clinic services
• Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Angelito Lacanilao, MD for FY 2027

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections will discuss and vote on recall petition applications for Woodbine Councilor Phyllis Drummond, Mayor Kizzi Knight, and Councilor Rick Baird. They will also pre-certify and then certify the June 16 General Primary Runoff Election, including approving provisional ballots and reviewing UOCAVA ballots.

• Pre-certification of the June 16, 2026, General Primary Runoff Election
• Review, discussion, and vote on recall petition applications for Woodbine Councilor Phyllis Drummond, Mayor Kizzi Knight, and Councilor Rick Baird
• Certification of the June 16, 2026, General Primary Runoff Election
• Board members to sign election certification forms
• Upcoming Risk Limiting Audit on Friday, June 26, 2026

The board confirmed that the recall petition for Council Member Richard Baird met the required signature threshold and approved its issuance. It also certified the results of the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved pre‑certification of June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election (unanimous)
• Approved recall petition application for Council Member Richard Baird (unanimous)
• Directed Acting Elections Supervisor to issue recall petition for Richard Baird (unanimous)
• Certified June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting for recess at 3:10 PM (unanimous)
• Re‑convened meeting at 5:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned special‑called meeting at 5:02 PM (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear presentations on disaster assistance, the third-quarter financial report, the Joint Development Authority, and sheriff's office readiness. Action items include accepting a hazard mitigation grant for a drought study, amending a contract for congregate meals, approving clinical and professional services agreements for fire rescue, hiring a public defender, reappointing a regional council member, and entering an E-911 agreement with the sheriff.

• Acceptance of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program award for a drought study through GEMA
• First Contract Amendment for FY2026 with Coastal Regional Commission for Congregate Meals CBS-HCBS funds
• Clinical Agreement between Camden County Fire Rescue and Peds & Parents, LLC
• Employment Contract for Magistrate and Probate Court Public Defender with Attorney Clyde Urquhart
• E-911 Agreement between Sheriff James K. Chaney and the Board of County Commissioners

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will consider a request to ask the Superior Court for a five‑day extension to review signatures on a recall petition targeting Woodbine Council Member Baird. The meeting also includes routine items such as opening ceremonies, adoption of the agenda, public comment periods, and a notice of upcoming election and holiday dates. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve request for a five‑day extension from Superior Court to review Woodbine Council Member Baird recall petition signatures

The Board adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved a motion, 3‑0, to request a five‑day extension from the Superior Court to review signatures on the Woodbine recall petition, extending the deadline to June 22, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 4:03 pm by a unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved request for five‑day extension to review Woodbine recall petition signatures (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:03 pm (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing. The hearing is for members of the public to submit comments about the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The board will hear a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget by the CFO and hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 14 (Animals) of the county code. They will also consider renewing a lease for the Department of Community Supervision at 208 East 4th Street in Woodbine. In the Solid Waste Authority meeting, they will discuss cost analyses and tipping fee options for the MSW and C&D landfills.

• Presentation of FY2027 Proposed Budget by CFO Lisa Lynch
• Second reading and adoption of amendments to Chapter 14 – Animals (public hearing)
• Renewal of lease agreement for Department of Community Supervision at 208 East 4th Street, Woodbine
• Consideration of MSW and C&D Landfills cost analyses and tipping fee options

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for preliminary discussion.

• Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a preliminary discussion.

• Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration held a special called meeting on May 22, 2026. The board adopted the agenda, approved the March 19 minutes, received the April financial report, and considered several items related to the May 19, 2026 General Primary, including a recall petition application, pre‑certification, certification, and the advance voting schedule. The board voted unanimously to approve the advance in‑person voting schedule for the May 19 primary, specifying locations and hours. Upcoming dates such as the May 29 Risk‑Limiting Audit and the June 16 runoff were also noted.

• Approval of the May General Primary Schedule for Advance in Person Voting (Kingsland, Woodbine, St. Marys locations and specified hours)
• Request for Recall Petition Application issuance (vote required)
• Pre‑Certification of the May 19, 2026 General Primary & Non‑Partisan Election (vote required)
• Certification of the May 19, 2026 General Primary & Non‑Partisan Election (vote required)
• Approval of June 16 Runoff Early Voting Schedule (vote required)

The Board adopted its agenda and approved the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes. It voted 3‑0 to issue recall petition applications for Councilor Rick Baird, Councilor Phyllis Drummond, and Mayor Kizzi Knight. The Board also adjudicated provisional ballots, rejecting one and accepting two, and then unanimously pre‑certified the May 19 2026 General Primary & Non‑Partisan Election.

• Adopt agenda as presented – motion carried unanimously
• Approve March 19, 2026 meeting minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Approve issuance of recall petition application for Councilor Rick Baird – vote 3‑0
• Approve issuance of recall petition application for Councilor Phyllis Drummond – vote 3‑0
• Approve issuance of recall petition application for Mayor Kizzi Knight – vote 3‑0
• Reject provisional ballot of Anthony Battle – motion carried unanimously
• Accept provisional ballots of Robin Williams and Susan McNamara – motions carried unanimously
• Approve pre‑certification of the May 19 2026 General Primary & Non‑Partisan Election – motion carried unanimously

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, including a public hearing and first reading of amendments to Chapter 14 (Animals). Other notable items include a proposed intergovernmental GIS services agreement with Kingsland, a CPI rate increase for curbside collection by Meridian Waste, and possible direction to staff to draft an ordinance banning data centers in unincorporated areas. The Solid Waste Authority will also discuss landfill cost analyses and tipping fee options.

• Public hearing and first reading of amendments to Chapter 14 – Animals
• Intergovernmental Services Agreement for GIS services with the City of Kingsland
• Consumer Price Index rate increase for Meridian Waste Services curbside collection, effective July 1, 2026
• Intergovernmental Support Agreement with Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay for facilities maintenance
• Possible action directing staff to start drafting an ordinance that bans data centers in unincorporated Camden County

Board of County Commissioners

This is a work session agenda with only one item: a discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the board will hear and discuss budget proposals.

• Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a preliminary discussion only.

• Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will vote to charge Brantley County the in‑county solid waste rate of $18.21 per ton instead of the out‑of‑county rate of $25.04 per ton. The board will also consider a Georgia Power easement request, a purchase of ten Harris XL200P dual‑band portable radios, and contract awards for parking lot and athletic field lighting at Kings Bay Naval Base. Additional items include accepting the deed for the Old Woodbine School at 201 Camden Avenue, adopting a temporary moratorium on data‑center applications, and reviewing a possible retraction of a legal notice about a millage rate.

• Approve charging Brantley County $18.21 per ton for solid waste (instead of $25.04).
• Approve purchase of ten Harris XL200P dual‑band portable radios for emergency communications.
• Approve contract for parking lot lighting replacement on Kings Bay Naval Base.
• Accept deed for Old Woodbine School, 201 Camden Avenue, to the Board of Education.
• Adopt temporary moratorium on data‑center applications in Camden County.

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider two special exception variance requests. One seeks to allow a subdivision on a parcel with unpaved road frontage, and the other requests reduced setbacks for a mobile home.

• Zoning Variance VAR-26-0006: Subdivision on unpaved road frontage on Burnt Fort Rd
• Zoning Variance VAR-26-0005: Reduced setbacks for mobile home at 6149 Burnt Fort RD
• Approval of March 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Agenda adoption and roll call

The Planning Commission unanimously approved variance VAR-26-0006 to subdivide a parcel on Burnt Fort Road in the Agricultural Residential zone. The request to reduce side and front yard setbacks (VAR-26-0005) for 6149 Burnt Fort Rd was tabled until the May 27, 2026 meeting. Both actions were recorded as motions and votes in the April 29, 2026 minutes.

• Approved subdivision variance VAR-26-0006 (unanimous)
• Tabled setback reduction variance VAR-26-0005 until May 27, 2026 (motion by King, seconded by Morris)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code. The discussion focuses on establishing regulations, performance criteria, and application requirements for data centers.

• Proposed ordinance to establish regulations governing data centers