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Written by Hazel Shaw on January 13, 2026. Posted in Announcements, News.

Announcement/ Clarification concerning published Mandatory Development Milestones

The attached Framework Needs Assessment Section 6B: Mandatory Development Milestones is intended to convey an aspirational timeline for this site. The goal of this section is to convey the need for the chosen Master Developer to apply a sense of urgency to this project and to be willing to state his/her proposed schedule publicly. The JDA understands that the schedule serves as a goal and that actual progress toward that goal will ultimately be driven by market factors, costs and cooperation from state and federal agencies. The JDA welcomes proposals from qualified Master Developers who would diligently pursue development of this valuable coastal property.

ATTENTION: Addendum # 2

January 28, 2026

Change of Pre-Proposal Questions Due Date

Updated RFP for Master Land Developer

Updated RFP for RFP for Real Estate Broker

ATTENTION: Addendum #1

January 21, 2026

Change of Due Date

Updated RFP for Master Land Developer

Updated RFP for RFP for Real Estate Broker

The Camden County Joint Development Authority (JDA) is seeking proposals from qualified, well-capitalized, and visionary master developers or brokers to design, plan, and develop waterfront parcel of the ~730 acres available.

The Authority envisions a cohesive, phased, mixed-use Live • Work • Play destination that activates the waterfront, attracts year-round economic activity, and serves both residents and visitors.

The property in beautiful coastal Georgia was once the site of the former Gilman Paper Mill that was the economic engine for the region. Now, almost 25 years since the closure of the mill, the Joint Development Authority finally has possession of the property. We hold a permit to construct a marina on the site, issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The city of St. Marys has zoned the site mixed-use and created a Tax Allocation District and a Community Improvement District that covers the property. The mill structures have all been demolished. Much of the concrete rubble remains and could be utilized for roadbed, riprap etc. A great deal of environmental testing and investigation has been performed on the southernmost 50 acres of the site where the marina is permitted and the surrounding residential/commercial areas.

The proposed development is expected to include, at a minimum, a marina with dry stack storage, single-family and condominium residential homes, and supporting commercial, restaurant, recreational, and public infrastructure. The JDA places a strong emphasis on immediate momentum, timely execution, and demonstrated developer accountability.

JDA has included two (2) RFPs for your review; i) Master Land Developer, or ii) National Commercial Real Estate Broker. Please choose the appropriate RFP and we look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

The JDA

RFP for Master Land Developer

RFP for Real Estate Broker

Supporting Documentation/Environmental Information Below

Due Diligence Site Investigation

St Marys Marina, St Marys Georgia

Memorandum of Understanding & Corrective Action Pursuant to 401 WQC

2023 Marina Permit

Environmental Remediation Summary Report Jan 2019