Camden County public meetings in 2025

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will conduct a public hearing to determine if certain challenged individuals should remain on the Camden County Electors List. The board will also consider the 2026 meeting schedule and a motion to rescind a previous vote on board bylaws.

• Public hearing regarding Elector Challenges to determine eligibility for the Electors List
• Proposed 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Motion to rescind November 7, 2025, approval of amended Board of Election & Registration Bylaws
• Review of November Month End Financial Report

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the November 7 special‑meeting minutes. It adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and unanimously rescinded the November 7 motion that had approved the amended bylaws. The Board then voted to remove 28 challenged voters from the Camden County Electors List, upheld challenges for three others, and removed one name from the challenge list. The meeting was adjourned at 4:53 pm.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approve November 7, 2025 special‑meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopt 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Rescind previous motion to approve amended bylaws (unanimous)
• Remove 28 individuals from the elector challenge list (unanimous)
• Uphold challenges for numbers 29, 30, and 32 and remove them from the voters list (unanimous)
• Remove Ashley Richoux (number 31) from the challenge list (unanimous)
• Adjourn regular meeting at 4:53 pm (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve the 2026 prebill digest and the 2026 board calendar. The body will also review new 2025 homestead applications and vehicle appeals.

• Approval of 2026 Prebill Digest
• Approval of 2026 BOA Calendar
• 2025 New Homestead Applications
• Disabled Veteran Homestead- Retro
• Vehicle Appeals

Board of County Commissioners

The Commissioners will convene a special called meeting, adopt the agenda, and hear public comments. They will then enter an executive session to discuss litigation. No other actions or decisions are listed.

• Adoption of the Special Called Agenda
• Public Comments – first section for agenda items
• Public Comments – second section for any public concerns
• Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation
• Adjournment of the Special Called Meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the new Camden County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Complex (Jail). No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion regarding new Camden County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Complex (Jail)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 5-Stand at Two Rivers Gun Range.

• Discussion regarding 5-Stand at Two Rivers Gun Range

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will meet on November 19, 2025 to consider a special exception variance request. The request (VAR-25-0005) seeks to reduce the rear-yard setback in Agricultural Forestry (A-F) zoning from 50 feet to 34 feet on the property at 1107 Colerain Rd., Kingsland (Tax Map 069 013B). The applicant and owner is Samuel Straub, who proposes to install a pole barn on an existing slab. Planning staff recommends approval of the variance.

• Special exception variance VAR-25-0005 – reduce rear yard setback from 50’ to 34’ at 1107 Colerain Rd., Kingsland (Agricultural Forestry zoning)

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the October 29, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. It also approved a zoning variance to reduce rear‑yard setbacks in Agricultural Forestry (A‑F) zoning for the parcel at 1107 Colerain Rd. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rear‑yard setback variance for 1107 Colerain Rd. (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss Fiscal Year 2025 budget amendments and the purchase of emergency medical equipment. The meeting includes presentations on a Community Wildfire Protection Plan and a quarterly financial report.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendments
• Purchase of two Lucas Devices Chest Compression Devices and eight AEDs for Fire Rescue
• Purchase of two Auto Pulse NXT Resuscitation Systems for the Sheriff’s Office
• Employer Acceptance Agreement with Coastal Pines Technical College for Paramedicine Apprenticeship
• Rescheduling of the work session regarding 5-Stand at Two Rivers Gun Range

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss funding regarding the Joint Development Authority.

• Discussion regarding Joint Development Authority funding

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will adopt its agenda and approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive the September 2025 financial report and discuss an update to the BoER bylaws, which was postponed for further review. The board will vote on pre‑certifying provisional ballots and on certifying the November 4, 2025 special election.

• Adopt agenda for the special‑called meeting
• Approve minutes from the September 18, 2025 regular board meeting
• Postpone adoption of updated BoER bylaws pending review
• Pre‑certify provisional ballots for the November 4, 2025 special election
• Certify the November 4, 2025 special election results

The Board of Elections & Registration approved several items, all by unanimous vote. They adopted the agenda, approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, and adopted updated bylaws. The Board also approved both the pre‑certification and the final certification of the November 4, 2025 Special Election.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Board of Elections and Registration Bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved pre‑certification of the November 4, 2025 Special Election (unanimous)
• Approved certification of the November 4, 2025 Special Election (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a work session to discuss the proposed 5‑Stand at the Two Rivers Gun Range. No other items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of 5‑Stand at Two Rivers Gun Range

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve valuation standards for 2026 and review homestead applications. The body will also discuss CUVA and review a vehicle appeal.

• Approval of 2026 NADA Values
• Approval of 2026 ABOS Values
• 2025 New Homestead Applications
• Disabled Veteran Homestead- Retro
• Vehicle Appeal

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone approximately five acres from Agricultural Forestry to Agricultural Residential zoning at 380 Marr Rd. The meeting will also include the approval of 2026 Alcohol License Renewals and the reappointment of members to the Board of Health and Department of Family and Children Services Board.

• Public hearing for rezoning 5 acres at 380 Marr Rd. (Folkston)
• Approval of 2026 Alcohol License Renewals
• Reappointment of John Haigler to Board of Health
• Reappointment of Heather Crew and Leroy Felder to DFCS Board
• Approval of May 14, 2024 Special Called Meeting Minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a Multi-Use Complex. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion regarding Multi-Use Complex

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider a zoning map amendment (RZN-25-0013) to rezone about 5 acres at 380 Marr Rd in Folkston from Agricultural Forestry (A‑F) to Agricultural Residential (A‑R). The applicant, Allen Green, seeks the change to enable a subdivision of the parcel. County planning staff have recommended approval of the request. The commission will also adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, and address other routine business.

• Zoning Map Amendment RZN-25-0013 – rezone ~5 acres at 380 Marr Rd, Folkston from A‑F to A‑R (applicant: Allen Green)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved three items. It rezoned about 5 acres at 380 Marr Rd. in Folkston from Agricultural Forestry (A‑F) to Agricultural Residential (A‑R). It granted a variance allowing a subdivision without paved road access on Old Jefferson Hwy in Woodbine. It also approved a setback reduction variance for a property on 3446 Colerain Rd. in Kingsland.

• Approved rezoning of ~5 acres at 380 Marr Rd., Folkston from A‑F to A‑R (unanimous)
• Approved variance for subdivision without paved road access on Old Jefferson Hwy, Woodbine (unanimous)
• Approved setback reduction variance in Industrial General zoning at 3446 Colerain Rd., Kingsland (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2026 Budget Review. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• FY 2026 Budget Review

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a rezoning request for property in Kingsland and a proposed project for Sheffield Island. The meeting also includes budget amendments and the approval of emergency equipment and agreements for fire rescue.

• Request to rezone 6.51 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Industrial General on Laurel Island Pkwy.
• Budget Amendments for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget
• Purchase of one Stryker Power Load and Power Pro Stretcher for Ambulance
• Acceptance of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for eight AEDs
• Discussion regarding proposed Sheffield Island project

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the maintenance of parks owned by the county.

• Discussion regarding County owned parks and maintenance

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors will meet to consider several agenda items. They will discuss homestead matters, including disabled veteran retroactive homestead and the 2025 new homestead applications. A vehicle appeal will be reviewed. An ACO report will be presented.

• Review of Disabled Veteran Homestead retroactive claims
• Consideration of 2025 new homestead applications
• Discussion of vehicle appeal
• Presentation of ACO report

Board of County Commissioners

The commission will adopt the annual 2025 countywide millage rate and certify all 2025 millage rates, including the Board of Education rate. A public hearing will receive comments on the proposed millage rates alongside several rezoning and special‑use requests for parcels in District 1 and District 2. Additional actions include a bid award for a Sheriff’s Office K‑9 building, a loan modification with the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, and an easement to the City of St. Marys for sidewalk improvements.

• Adoption of the Annual 2025 Countywide Millage Rate (General Fund/Countywide & Tax Service District)
• Adoption of the Annual 2025 Millage Rate for the Camden County Board of Education
• Rezoning 6.51 acres from Agricultural Forestry (A‑F) to Industrial General (I‑G) on Laurel Island Pkwy., Kingsland (Tax Map 094 020E)
• Bid award for Camden County Sheriff’s Office K‑9 building
• Loan modification to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) loan #GF2023010

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is convening a public hearing to receive comments from the public. The sole focus of the hearing is the proposed millage rate.

• Public hearing regarding the proposed Millage Rate

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive public comments regarding the proposed millage rate. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing regarding the proposed Millage Rate

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will review multiple land‑use requests, including a rezoning of about 6.51 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Industrial General on Laurel Island Pkwy. Additional items include a side‑yard setback variance for the same parcel, a rezoning of 1.9 acres to Single‑Family Residential on Haynor Rd., a map amendment changing Commercial Neighborhood to Industrial Restricted on Hwy 17, and a special‑use request for motor‑vehicle towing services on the Hwy 17 parcel. The commission will vote on each request after staff recommendations.

• Rezoning RZN-25-0004: 6.51 acres from Agricultural Forestry (A‑F) to Industrial General (I‑G) on Laurel Island Pkwy., Kingsland (Tax Map 094 020E).
• Zoning Variance VAR-25-0003: Reduce side‑yard setbacks from 40’ to 30’ for the same Laurel Island Pkwy. parcel.
• Rezoning RZN-25-0006: 1.9 acres from Agricultural Forestry (A‑F) to Single‑Family Residential (R‑1) on Haynor Rd., Waverly (Tax Map 061 030).
• Zoning Map Amendment RZN-25-0007: 1.8 acres from Commercial Neighborhood (C‑N) to Industrial Restricted (I‑R) on Hwy 17, Woodbine (Tax Map 080 021).
• Special Use SPU-25-0002: Approval for Motor Vehicle Towing and Wrecker Services on the Hwy 17, Woodbine parcel (Tax Map 080 021).

The Camden County Planning Commission approved eight land‑use actions, including rezoning parcels to industrial, residential and commercial categories, granting two side‑yard setback variances, and authorizing a special‑use for motor‑vehicle towing. All motions passed unanimously. No other business was taken.

• Approved rezoning of ~6.51 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Industrial General (storage units only) (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce side‑yard setbacks in Industrial General zoning (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ~1.9 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Single‑Family Residential with FLU change to Residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ~1.8 acres from Commercial Neighborhood to Industrial Restricted (unanimous)
• Approved special‑use permit for motor‑vehicle towing and wrecker services (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ~2.1 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Agricultural Residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ~3.62 acres from Single‑Family Residential to Commercial General with FLU change to Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce side‑yard setback in Single‑Family Residential zoning (unanimous)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will discuss and possibly adopt proposed bylaw changes. It will also consider a proposed advance in‑person voting schedule for the statewide special election. The board will certify the July 15, 2025 Special Democratic Primary Runoff election results. Additional items include a financial report for July/August and a public comments period limited to agenda items.

• Discussion and/or adoption of proposed bylaw changes
• Proposed advance in‑person voting schedule for the statewide special election
• Certification of the July 15, 2025 Special Democratic Primary Runoff (approved)
• Financial report: July/August month‑end report (no financial report noted)
• Public comments limited to agenda items only

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners canceled its regular meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 because no agenda items were submitted. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

Planning Commission

The commission deleted agenda items #1‑3 and unanimously adopted the revised agenda. It also unanimously approved the July 30, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission then unanimously approved a special‑use request to install a telecommunications tower on Harriett’s Bluff Road.

• Deleted agenda items #1, #2 and #3 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use SPU-25-0001 for telecommunications tower (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission adopted the agenda and approved the July 30, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved a special use request to install a telecommunications tower on a parcel in District 2 on Harriett’s Bluff Road (Tax Map 118 036). Agenda items #1, #2, and #3 were deleted, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve July 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Delete agenda items #1, #2, #3 (unanimous)
• Approve special use for telecommunications tower on Harriett’s Bluff Road (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the May 28, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. It then approved a rezoning request to change approximately 5.7 acres from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to Agricultural Residential (A-R) and Single‑Family Residential (R-1) in District 1. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5.7 acres at 2128 Horse Stamp Church Rd. from A-F to A-R/R-1 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration approved that the July 15, 2025 Democratic Public Service Commission Special Primary Runoff will be held at Woodbine First Baptist Church, the sole polling place. It also approved early voting to be conducted July 7‑11, 2025, from 9 AM to 6 PM each day at the County Annex in Kingsland. Both motions passed unanimously. The Board also certified the June 17, 2025 Special Primary and adopted an agenda amendment.

• Adopted agenda amendment to add discussion on polling location (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified June 17, 2025 Special Primary (unanimous)
• Approved holding July 15, 2025 runoff at Woodbine First Baptist Church, 300 West 8th St, Woodbine (unanimous)
• Approved early voting July 7‑11, 2025, 9 AM‑6 PM at County Annex, Kingsland (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:49 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission denied one zoning variance request and approved six land‑use actions. Approvals included an accessory‑structure variance, three rezoning projects (including a 150+‑acre conversion from single‑family to agricultural forestry), a special‑use permit for a manufactured home, and an amendment to the Unified Development Code for flood‑hazard reduction. All votes were unanimous except the special‑use approval, which passed 4‑1.

• Denied ZV2025-06 right‑side‑yard setback variance (unanimous)
• Approved ZV2025-01 accessory‑structure variance (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-02 1.01 acre A‑F to R‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-04 3.47 acre A‑F to Industrial Restricted (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-03 150+ acre R‑1 to A‑F (unanimous)
• Approved special‑use SU2025-02 manufactured home in R‑2 (4‑1)
• Approved Unified Development Code amendment Section 1130(b)(3)(b)(2) (unanimous)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the March 21 and April 17 meeting minutes. It also unanimously accepted the withdrawal of voter challenges for Alex and Shelby Law, Elwin and Carol Collins, and Zoltan Mester. The Board set a work session for June 26, 2025 to discuss bylaws and the strategic plan. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approve March 21, 2025 special minutes (unanimous)
• Approve April 17, 2025 regular minutes (unanimous)
• Accept withdrawal of five voter challenges (unanimous)
• Schedule work session for June 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 4:37 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved an accessory‑building variance for 28 Deer Ln in the R‑1 zone. It deferred a side‑yard setback variance for 357 Jimmy Ln in the A‑F zone. It also unanimously approved rezoning of 2 acres at 4613 Harrietts Bluff Rd from Agricultural‑Forestry to Agricultural‑Residential. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved accessory building variance (ZV2025-05) at 28 Deer Ln, White Oak (unanimous)
• Tabled side‑yard setback variance (ZV2025-06) at 357 Jimmy Ln, Kingsland (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning (RZ2025-01) of 2 acres at 4613 Harrietts Bluff Rd, Woodbine to Agricultural Residential (unanimous)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board adopted the amended agenda and tabled the March 21 minutes. It approved several voter‑challenge actions, removing a group of voters from the roll and tabling others pending further verification. Motions to postpone or act on specific challenges were either tabled or failed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:34 PM.

• Adopted agenda as amended – motion carried unanimously
• Tabled approval of March 21, 2025 minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Approved removal of nine voters (Melissa Washington through Lila Bradley) from the voter roll, excluding Zoltan Mester – motion carried unanimously
• Approved voter challenges removing Durward Parks, Jerry Lopez, Milan Knopp, Jessy Elliott, Lila Bradley – motion carried unanimously
• Tabled action on Zoltan Mester voter challenge pending citizenship verification – motion carried unanimously
• Tabled action on Shelby Law and Alexander Law voter challenge until next meeting – motion carried 3-0, 1 abstention
• Motion to postpone action on Shelby Law and Alexander Law failed (no second)
• Adjourned regular board meeting at 5:34 PM – motion carried unanimously

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the February 20, 2025 minutes, both by unanimous vote. It then certified the March 18, 2025 Special Election. The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 PM with a unanimous motion.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Certified March 18, 2025 Special Election (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:25 PM (unanimous)