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Donna Martin

Donna Martin

Martin, Deonas say goodbye to NCSB

The Nassau County School Board has bid farewell to board member Jamie Deonas and its chairwoman of 12 years, Donna Martin. After 14 total years on the board, Martin did not run for re-election this November. She served one two-year term and three four-year terms.
Nassau County School Board chairwoman Donna Martin leads fellow board members Gail Cook and Lissa Braddock through the bid proposals. Photo by Holly Dorman

Nassau County School Board chairwoman Donna Martin leads fellow board members Gail Cook and Lissa Braddock through the bid proposals. Photo by Holly Dorman

NCSB approves construction bids

The Nassau County School Board voted to approve bids for three different projects and approved change orders for three more ongoing projects for the school district.
High winds and storm surge produced voluminous sea foam and rough surf on Amelia Island, but the barrier dune was not breached.

High winds and storm surge produced voluminous sea foam and rough surf on Amelia Island, but the barrier dune was not breached.

In pictures: Hurricane Nicole

Nassau County has lived to tell the tale of Tropical Storm Nicole, which brought with it high tides, flooding, evacuations, local State of Emergencies and winds speeds over 50 mph. First responders kept an eye out, ready to respond when called upon.

Nassau County preps for Storm Nicole

As waters were rising even before Tropical Storm Nicole hit Florida, Nassau County was ahead of the game, prepping for the potential flooding and high winds. Evacuation orders were issued for zones A and D on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The county declared a local State of Emergency Nov. 8.
The Camden County High School Marching Band was named Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition. Submitted photo.

The Camden County High School Marching Band was named Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition. Submitted photo.

Marching Wildcats bring home the gold

Tribune & Georgian The Camden County High School Marching Band was named the Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition on Oct. 22. The band scored a 97.0 in its historic win and collected a seven-foot-tall trophy.
Jamie Deonas

Jamie Deonas

School board candidates: Experience in education

Three of the four Nassau County School Board candidates have classroom or leadership experience. The school board race is nonpartisan and open to all voters when they head to the polls today through Nov. 5 for early voting or vote on Election Day Nov. 8.
Joshua Moyers’ fiancée Ivy Carter, mom Brenda Moyers and brother Jordan Moyers look at the sign with Tim. Photo by Kathie Sciullo/Nassau County Record.

Joshua Moyers’ fiancée Ivy Carter, mom Brenda Moyers and brother Jordan Moyers look at the sign with Tim. Photo by Kathie Sciullo/Nassau County Record.

In memory of Deputy Josh Moyers

On the one-year anniversary of Deputy Joshua Moyers’ death, his family and friends gathered to unveil a marker at the site of his final traffic stop.

Arrest in Hilliard shooting

A Hilliard man was arrested for the murder of a Callahan man Saturday. The incident occurred during a party at 44768 Woodridge Drive, with Mitchell Dwayne Smith, 40, dying at the scene.