Camden County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Camden County boards take up grant, election schedule, zoning requests

Camden County's Board of Commissioners and Board of Elections & Registration met in the past two weeks, with agendas covering a seized-assets agreement, a homeland security grant, and the November election schedule. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so official outcomes are pending. The Planning Commission meets next week to consider zoning changes.

Board of Commissioners (Aug. 18)

The Board of Commissioners was scheduled to vote on an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for seized assets, and to approve a GEMA State Homeland Security Program grant award for equipment. The board also had reappointments on its agenda for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Region 5 Advisory Council and the Department of Family and Children Services Board. A proclamation for National Voter Registration Day (September 15, 2026) was listed. The meeting included an executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.

Board of Elections & Registration (Aug. 20)

The Board of Elections & Registration was set to approve the November General/Municipal Election Schedule for advance in-person voting. The board also considered a new boundary line for the EK precinct, which required a vote. Updates were provided on the annex relocation and the Woodbine recall petition. Additionally, the board discussed a request for its presence at Camden County High School for National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 15, 2026.

Summer Town Hall (Aug. 13)

The Board of Commissioners held a Summer Town Hall Meeting at the Woodbine Public Library (103 E. 8th Street, Woodbine). The open-format session allowed residents to ask questions and learn about county initiatives, with county staff on hand for follow-up. No specific decisions or proposals were on the agenda. For questions, residents can contact County Clerk Katie Bishop at (912) 576-5651.

Coming up

The Camden County Planning Commission meets on Aug. 26, 2026, to review several zoning requests:

• **VAR-26-0008:** Reduce front yard setback to 5 feet at 573 Hickory Bluff Dr, Waverly (tabled from prior meetings)
• **VAR-26-0019:** Place accessory structure in front of primary structure at 126 Deerfield Cir, Kingsland
• **VAR-26-0016:** Reduce side yard setback to 27 feet at 417 Owens Ferry Rd, White Oak
• **RZN-26-0007:** Rezone ~2 acres from A-F to A-R at 6522 Bailey Mill Rd, White Oak
• **SPU-26-0003:** Amend conditions on a C-G zoned parcel at 190 Horse Stamp Church Rd

Residents interested in these items are encouraged to attend the meeting or contact the planning department for details.

Camden County board weighs rezoning, equipment buys; town hall held

The Camden County Board of Commissioners met three times in the past two weeks, taking up a rezoning request, equipment purchases, a work session on emergency facilities, and a summer town hall. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published, so no official decisions or vote tallies are available. The board is scheduled to meet again on Aug. 18.

Rezoning request in Kingsland

At its Aug. 4 regular meeting, the board was scheduled to consider rezoning 4.72 acres from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to Commercial Neighborhood (C-N) at Laurel Island Pkwy., Kingsland (FLU2026-05 change). The item was listed on the agenda for discussion and possible action.

Equipment purchases

The same Aug. 4 agenda included several equipment purchases for county departments:

• JHB Fire Safety Simulator
• Four-stage electric SCBA Cascade System
• Link-Belt 350X4 Excavator Package (Used)

The board also had an appointment on the agenda: Jessi Griffin as Code Enforcement Officer (Animal Control).

Work session on EOC and 911 Center

On Aug. 6, the board held a work session to discuss the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the 911 Center. The agenda listed only this discussion item, with no specific proposals or decisions.

Summer town hall in Woodbine

On Aug. 13, the board held a Summer Town Hall Meeting at the Woodbine Public Library, 103 E. 8th Street, Woodbine, 31569. The meeting was an open-format Q&A where residents could ask questions and learn about county initiatives. County staff attended to provide information and follow-up. The agenda was procedural and contained no specific decisions or proposals. County Clerk Katie Bishop was listed as the contact for questions at (912) 576-5651.

Coming up

The board will hold a regular meeting on Aug. 18. The agenda includes:

• Approval of an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for seized assets
• Approval of a GEMA State Homeland Security Program grant award for equipment
• Reappointment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Region 5 Advisory Council
• Reappointment(s) to the Department of Family and Children Services Board
• A proclamation for National Voter Registration Day (September 15, 2026)

The meeting will also include an executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters. Residents interested in attending should check the county's official meeting schedule for time and location.

County boards weigh rezoning, equipment purchases; no decisions published yet

Camden County boards held four meetings over the past two weeks, covering a proposed rezoning in Kingsland, equipment purchases for county departments, and a discussion of emergency services. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so no final votes or outcomes are available.

Planning Commission (July 29)

The Planning Commission met to review a request to rezone 4.72 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Commercial Neighborhood at Laurel Island Parkway in Kingsland. The commission also considered five zoning variance requests:

• VAR-26-0018: Install a smaller billboard at Laurel Island Parkway, Kingsland
• VAR-26-0008: Reduce front yard setback to 5 feet at 573 Hickory Bluff Drive, Waverly
• VAR-26-0011: Reduce side yard setback to 6 feet at 154 Duck Blind Way, Woodbine
• VAR-26-0015: Reduce front yard setback to 20 feet at 191 Cavader Harrell Road, White Oak

No minutes have been published for this meeting.

Board of County Commissioners – Summer Town Hall (July 30)

The Board of County Commissioners hosted a Summer Town Hall Meeting at Maple Ford Park, open to residents. Commissioners and county staff were available to answer questions and discuss ongoing county initiatives. No specific agenda items were listed.

Board of County Commissioners – Regular Meeting (August 4)

The board held a regular meeting with several items on the agenda, including a rezoning request, an appointment, and equipment purchases. The agenda included:

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

The meeting also included presentations and public comments. No vote tallies or dollar amounts were provided in the agenda, and minutes are not yet available.

Board of County Commissioners – Work Session (August 6)

The board held a work session to discuss the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the 911 Center. The only listed item was a discussion regarding the EOC/911 Center. No decisions were reported.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the county’s official website for updated agendas and minutes.

Camden County Board Set to Vote on Kingsland Rezoning and Equipment Purchases; Recent Meeting Minutes Still Pending

Board of County Commissioners — July 21

The Board of County Commissioners had an agenda covering several items with financial and operational implications for residents, but minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes cannot be confirmed.

Agenda items included a contract award for roof replacement services for Building 180 on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of St. Marys, the City of Kingsland, and the Camden County Public Service Authority for Parks & Recreation operations, restructuring of the Camden County Solid Waste Authority, appointments to the Camden County Planning Commission and Public Library Board of Trustees, and approval of a surplus item list.

Because minutes are not available, it is not possible to report whether these items were approved, tabled, or modified.

Planning Commission — July 29

The Planning Commission agenda included a rezoning request and several variance requests, but minutes have not yet been published.

The rezoning request, RZN-26-0004, involves 4.72 acres at Laurel Island Pkwy in Kingsland, proposed to change from Agricultural Forestry to Commercial Neighborhood. Other agenda items included a request to install a smaller billboard at Laurel Island PKWY in Kingsland (VAR-26-0018), and three setback variance requests: reducing a front yard setback to 5 feet at 573 Hickory Bluff Dr in Waverly (VAR-26-0008), reducing a side yard setback to 6 feet at 154 Duck Blind Way in Woodbine (VAR-26-0011), and reducing a front yard setback to 20 feet at 191 Cavader Harrell Rd in White Oak (VAR-26-0015).

Outcomes are not available pending publication of minutes.

Summer Town Hall — July 30

The Board of Commissioners held a Summer Town Hall Meeting at Maple Ford Park, open to residents. Commissioners and county staff were scheduled to be available to answer questions and discuss ongoing county initiatives. No specific agenda items were listed. Minutes have not been published.

Coming Up

August 4 — Board of County Commissioners (Regular Meeting): The Board is scheduled to vote on the rezoning of 4.72 acres from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to Commercial Neighborhood (C-N) at Laurel Island Pkwy in Kingsland (FLU2026-05 change), the same parcel reviewed by the Planning Commission on July 29. The Board will also consider appointing Jessi Griffin as Code Enforcement Officer (Animal Control), and three equipment purchases: a JHB Fire Safety Simulator, a four-stage electric SCBA Cascade System, and a used Link-Belt 350X4 Excavator Package. Presentations and public comments are also on the agenda.

August 6 — Board of County Commissioners (Work Session): Commissioners will discuss the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the 911 Center. No vote is scheduled.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 21, July 29, or July 30 meetings should watch for published minutes from Camden County.

Camden County boards set hearings, purchases, and elections planning; commissioners to weigh parks agreement and base roof contract

Camden County's recent public meetings were scheduled but not yet finalized in published minutes, so the items below reflect what each board placed on its agenda — not confirmed outcomes. The most consequential business on the calendar is the Board of County Commissioners' July 21 agenda, which includes a roof-replacement contract at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and an intergovernmental parks-and-recreation agreement with the cities of St. Marys and Kingsland.

Board of County Commissioners — July 7

The Board scheduled a public hearing and vote on a special use permit to allow a manufactured home on a 0.5-acre parcel in a Multi-Family Residential (R-2) zone at 402 Harrietts Bluff Rd. The parcel is listed as Tax Map 081 063; the applicant is Matthew Ridings / 7 Bridges Properties LLC.

Other scheduled items included:

• 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.
• A proclamation honoring the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.
• A presentation from the SBA on disaster assistance.

Minutes were not yet published, so no vote tallies or dollar amounts are available.

Board of Assessors — July 9

The Board of Assessors listed several property-tax matters for consideration:

• Old business on BRP Mineral Rights.
• A Disabled Veteran Homestead Retro application.
• New 2026 homestead applications.
• Conservation easement continuations and new applications.
• A status update on property tax appeals.
• The ACO report.

No outcomes were recorded in the available materials.

Board of Elections & Registration — July 16

The Board of Elections & Registration scheduled discussion of its own reorganization and a review of the May month-end financial report. The agenda also noted upcoming election dates:

• 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.

Minutes were not yet published.

Coming up

The Board of County Commissioners meets July 21 with several consequential items on the agenda:

• Contract award for roof replacement services for Building 180 on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the 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 a Surplus Item List.

Because recent agendas have not yet been matched to published minutes, residents seeking confirmed votes and dollar figures should consult the official Camden County meeting records once minutes are posted.