Camden County COVID-19 Update
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Camden County has a one-stop information page with the latest updates for COVID-19 and its impact on Camden County. Please note that this page will change with new updates.
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Camden County Office Buildings Temporarily Closed to Public
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Beginning Friday, March 20, 2020, the Government Services Complex in Woodbine and the Annex Building in Kingsland will be temporarily closed to the public for the duration of the State of Georgia’s Declaration of Public Health State of Emergency. All Camden County residents are strongly encouraged to conduct business through online options. The health and safety of our residents and employees is our priority and all citizens are urged to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The Camden County website,
www.camdencountyga.gov
, has an Online Payments page to assist residents with conducting business online. The following offices and departments will be closed to the public, but still available online or by telephone:
The Camden County Courthouse will remain open for limited services. Whenever possible, residents are urged to conduct business with the courts online or by telephone. The
courts
may be reached at:
Camden County residents with specific questions about COVID-19 should view the
Frequently Asked Questions
available from the Coastal Georgia Health District or call the State of Georgia COVID-19 hotline at
1-844-442-2681
with any questions or concerns.
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Resident and Employee Safety is Our First Priority
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Over the past two weeks, the Camden County Emergency Operations Center has been activated. Camden County has been in daily communication with the Cities of Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine, Camden County Health Department, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), Camden County Schools, Camden County Sheriff’s Office, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, and Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus in responding to COVID-19 and its impact on our communities.
The health and safety of our residents and employees is our priority. You all have been the leading factor in all decisions about changes in our service delivery. We will make additional updates as new information is available.
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While we are limiting exposure between our employees and citizens, we will be continuing to provide excellent service. If you have questions or other business requests regarding any of the offices listed above, please contact the office directly at the number listed above or call
912-576-5601.
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Online payment services include:
- Building Permits
- Business Licenses
- Curbside Collection Payments
- Property Taxes
- Vehicle Registration Renewals
- Traffic Citations
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The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. Practicing social distancing and avoiding close contact with others can prevent you from being exposed.
Other ways to reduce your risk include:
- Avoiding touching your eyes, mouth and nose with unwashed hands
- Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds using soap and water
- Using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content when soap and water are not available
- Staying home from work and school if you are sick
- Covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or using the inside of your elbow; be sure to wash your hands after wiping your nose or mouth
- Daily cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
REMINDER: The State of Georgia COVID-19 hotline is available to all Georgians with further questions about the virus. Please feel free to call
1-844-442-2681 with any questions or concerns.
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In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and with the safety of our staff and public in mind, the Camden County Assessors Office is closed to the public beginning Friday, March 20, 2020.
The Camden County Assessors Office will accept specific documents through:
- Email (camdenboa@co.camden.ga.us),
- USPS, and
- Via the drop box located at the entrance to the Government Services Complex in Woodbine.
Documents Accepted
- Homestead Applications
- Conservation Use, FLPA, Preferential Use Applications ($25 filing fee per application)*
- Real Property Returns
- Personal Property Returns
The deadline is April 1.
As of this notice there are no extensions.
*Please be advised application filing fees should be in the form of a check or money order made out to Camden County. The filing fees can be mailed or deposited in the drop box located at the entrance to the Government Service Complex. Applications cannot be filed without filing fee paid in full. Call or email if you have questions.
Contact Information
If you have any questions do not hesitate to call or email.
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Curbside Collection Update
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Due to ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19, Camden County Curbside Collection is encouraging all residents in the unincorporated tax district to conduct business with Curbside online.
As a precaution, Camden County Curbside Collection customers are urged to pay their curbside accounts online at
www.camdencountyga.gov
, mail your payment, or drop your payment in the drop box outside our office door. If paying online, you will need your account number and the amount of your last payment, both of which our office will be glad to provide. The $1.25 convenience fee for online bill pay will be waived through June 30, 2020.
If you need to setup or cancel service, schedule a “white goods” or large item pickup, or report a missed trash pickup, please call the Curbside Collection office 912-510-6881 or visit the
Curbside website
for the appropriate form.
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The Camden Hunger Hotline offers food assistance information and resources everyday from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 912-409-6920. This is in partnership with the Camden Collaborative. More information is available at:
https://helpingneighbors.weebly.com. Several organizations may provide
food assistance in Camden County.
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If you are able to donate needed food, money, and personal hygiene items, please contact one of the following organizations:
- Helping Hands 912-576-8105
- Kingsland First United Methodist Church 912-729-5445
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church 912-882-4718
- Restoration Church 904-557-3379
- New Life Body of Christ Christian Church 912-510-0387
- Holy Trinity L. C. 912-729-6085
- Ravens of Elijah Food Pantry 912-552-0621
- 4C White Oak Food Pantry 912-510-8831
- Woodbine UMC 912-576-5457
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Local Government Quick Links
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Georgia Receives SBA Statewide Disaster Declaration
Applications for Small Business Emergency Loans Now Open
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On Wednesday, March 18, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has received an official statewide disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This declaration will provide assistance in the form of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans to impacted small businesses in all 159 counties in Georgia.
"This is great news for Georgia small business owners," said Governor Kemp. "As we continue to navigate the impact of COVID-19 on our economy, small business owners can apply for much-needed funding to continue operation and pay their employees. My thanks to the Trump Administration for their swift action to protect small business owners throughout the country."
The application is now live, and Georgia small business owners can go directly to the SBA for assistance. Small business owners should visit
the SBA for information and the application.
Loans are available for small business and non-profit organizations. While terms will be established on a case-by-case basis, many will have a thirty-year repayment term with first payments not due for up to twelve months. Businesses should expect to provide a tax transcript, financial statements, and a profit and loss statement. Interest rates will range from 2.75% to 3.75%.
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Camden County Board of Commissioners
P.O. Box 99
200 East 4th Street
Woodbine, Georgia 31569
912-576-5601
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