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GCPD make arrest in Pier shooting

August 24, 2026

Glynn County Police arrested 25 year old Sheldon Whorley of Brunswick for aggravated assault in the alleged shooting of a 19 year old male early Sunday Morning. Glynn County police responded to the St. Simons Pier Village after receiving a shots fired report. After investigating officers determined a physical altercation had occurred in the area…

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Applications sought for DNR’s Coastal Advisory Council

August 18, 2026

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified applicants to serve on a committee that advises CRD’s Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP). The Coastal Advisory Council provides input and advice to GCMP staff in the development of programs and projects to guide the conservation and management of natural, cultural,…

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Glynn County Fire Rescue to hold Citizens Fire Academy

August 14, 2026

Glynn County Fire Rescue will hold its first Citizens Fire Academy on Thursday, October 1. The eight week course will be held at the Glynn County Public Safety Complex EOC building, Carl Alexander Way, Brunswick. The course is limited to 20 applicants and will cover emergency response, EMS, fire prevention, hands-on skills day, and demonstrations.

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KGIB’s Annual Electronics Recycling & More Event scheduled

August 13, 2026

Keep Golden Isles Beautiful’s annual Electronics Recycling & More Event takes place RAIN OR SHINE on Saturday, September 12th, 9AM-NOON in a NEW LOCATION: Ballard Complex off Old Jesup Road. Enter off Community Road via Nimitz Drive only. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY! For a $5 suggested donation per automobile, electronics, textiles, batteries and scrap…

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BOC to hold millage rate public hearings

August 12, 2026

The Glynn County Board of Commissioners (BOC) has scheduled three public hearings on the 2026 millage rate. The BOC has tentatively adopted a general fund millage rate of 3.864 mils which is the same millage rate as last year. However keeping the millage rate the same results in a 6.65 percent increase over the rollback…

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Literary Guild Book Sale

August 4, 2026

The Literary Guild Fall Book Sale Supporting St. Simons Island Library will be held in the Casino Atrium – 530 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. There will be an enormous selection of fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, and more. Thursday, October 8 – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Member Preview; non-members can join at the door for…

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Cigarette Litter Prevention “Coasts” into Coastal Georgia for Annual Outreach Event

August 4, 2026

In the continued promotion of cigarette litter prevention, the GEORGIA’S COAST IS NOT AN ASHTRAY “drink coaster outreach effort” coasts into area pubs and restaurants this August. Using GEORGIA’S COAST IS NOT AN ASHTRAY branded drink coasters, participating local establishments in Georgia’s six coastal counties reach a targeted population with educational information discouraging the littering…

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GoFundMe for Jennie Middleton and in honor of Ray Middleton

July 16, 2026

Several weeks ago Ray and Jennie Middleton were involved in an automobile accident in Savannah. Tragically, Ray was killed at the scene of that accident. Jennie ended up in the ER and ICU at Savannah Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Along with being devastated at the loss of Ray Jennie suffered recurring brain bleeds, both…

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Glynn County DAO Report

October 24, 2025
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Photo of the Week

Black Banks in the 1930s. The home belonged to Hoyt W. Gale. Photo courtesy John Thomas Nailor

City of Brunswick

Downtown Brunswick named 2026 Downtown of the Year

August 19, 2026

The Georgia Downtown Association (GDA) has named Downtown Brunswick its 2026 Downtown of the Year, the organization’s highest honor recognizing…

Georgia Downtown Association Honors Brunswick’s Mathew Hill with Inspired Leader Award

August 19, 2026

The Georgia Downtown Association (GDA) recognized Mathew Hill Executive Director of the Brunswick Downtown Development Authority, with its 2026 Inspired…

City to rehab 1701 Wolfe St. house

August 14, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling The City of Brunswick’s housing department will move forward with rehabilitating a house at 1701 Wolfe St.…

Port City News

August 11, 2026

Brunswick’s Downtown Development Authority will host the month long Feel Good Festival in September. Everyone is invited to move more,…

State & Regional

Kemp suspends Dublin school board

August 18, 2026

By Ty Tagami Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday suspended all seven…

Education

CCGA Welcomes New Faculty, Launches New Academic Concentrations

August 17, 2026

The College of Coastal Georgia welcomes the 2026-2027 academic year with significant investments in academic excellence, student success, and workforce…

CCGA Celebrates Expansion of Miriam and Hugh Nunnally Hall with Ribbon-Cutting

August 17, 2026

The College of Coastal Georgia will celebrate the completion of the expansion of Miriam and Hugh Nunnally Hall with a…

Applicants sought for state student advisory council

August 7, 2026

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods seeks students in grades 10-12 for his 2026-2027 Student Advisory Council. Students serving on…

GICCA’s Depenhart and Chef Bersticker Win Awards at the 79th Annual Georgia ACTE Summer Conference

August 4, 2026

Dr. Joseph Depenhart and Chef Laura Bersticker were among 80 career and technical, and agricultural education (CTAE) educators who were…

Glynn County

County now has means to recover hazardous incident costs

August 24, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling After approval by the Glynn County Board of Commissioners (BOC) last week (Aug. 20) Glynn County Fire…

BOC approves Mallery Park renovation MOU

August 21, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Glynn County and the St. Simons Island Athletic Association (SSAA) are partnering to renovate Mallery Park. The…

Public voices concerns, appreciation for new animal control ordinance

August 21, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling The public hearing for Glynn County’s new animal control ordinance brought a full house to the Glynn…

Glynn mainland site coverage may change

August 19, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Last night (Tuesday, August 18) the Islands Planning Commission (IPC) considered four changes to the new zoning…

Glynn County Animal Services Welcomes Dr. Sydney Burke as Staff Veterinarian

August 14, 2026

Glynn County Animal Services has announced that Sydney Burke, DVM, has joined the department as its new staff veterinarian. Dr.…

German Village survey nearly complete

August 12, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Glynn County’s Assistant County Manager Danny Smith told the media yesterday that the German Village survey was…

GEC, Jane Fraser file TRO to stop Glynn County from constructing roundabout

August 7, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Glynn Environmental Coalition (GEC) and Jane Fraser filed a temporary restraining order that could, depending on the…

Business

Long term planning for asset protection

August 21, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Phillip Kidd answers the questions no one wants to ask. Phillip Kidd, owner of Phillip Kidd Financial…

Glynn County Airport Commission Receives Statewide Recognition for Aviation Promotion

August 3, 2026

The Glynn County Airport Commission has been recognized by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Aviation Programs Division for its…

Back Talk

Back Talk

August 14, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling I attended two public meetings yesterday (Thursday, August 13) which were held to take public input for…

Health & Wellness

Victory Board Foundation Donates $5,000 to Support SGHS Cancer Patients

August 13, 2026

The Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation recently received a $5,000 donation from the Victory Board Foundation to provide meal vouchers…

SGHS Announces Relocation of Two Obstetrics & Gynecology Practices in Brunswick

August 10, 2026

Southeast Georgia Health System announces the relocation of two Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Obstetrics & Gynecology practices in Brunswick. Patients will…

Community

GIVV helping veterans and seeing success

August 19, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling                           The Golden Isles Veterans…

St. Simons Rotary Club news

August 13, 2026

Possible rezoning of former Sea Palms office discussed at GIRW

August 11, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Three Glynn County commissioners discussed development, traffic, and safety yesterday, Monday, August 10, at the Golden Isles…

PorchFest 2026 opens applications for performers, hosts, volunteers, sponsors and vendors

August 10, 2026

The Brunswick PorchFest Planning Committee is excited applications are now open through September 15 for performers, porch hosts, volunteers, sponsors,…

2026 KGIB Clean & Green Golf Tournament Winners Announced

August 7, 2026

The 18th annual Keep Golden Isles Beautiful “clean and green” golf tournament held Friday at the Brunswick Country Club raised…

‘The Grove’ is home for its pastor as well as the neighborhood

August 7, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling First Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church on MLK Blvd. in Brunswick celebrated the dedication of their new…

Ashantilly Center Invites Ice Cream Makers and Community to Annual Ice Cream Churn-Off

August 4, 2026

The Ashantilly Center will hold its Annual Ice Cream Churn-Off fundraiser on Sunday, September 6, from 4 to 6 p.m.…

Recreation

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Pew News

Pew News

August 24, 2026

Beginning Tuesday, September 15, Grace Community Church in Brunswick will host Grief Share, a 13 week directed support group that…

In Memoriam: Bill Smith

August 19, 2026

Bill Smith died peacefully on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with metastatic prostate cancer.…

In Memoriam: Marilyn Wynne Humphrey

August 19, 2026

Marilyn Wynne Humphrey, 95, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1931.…

Arts & Entertainment

Literary Guild of St. Simons Events

August 14, 2026

September 8 The Literary Guild will host an Author Talk featuring Susan Beckham Zurenda at 10:30 a.m. at the St.…

Opinions

Glynn’s proposed Animal Control Ordinance

August 19, 2026

Regarding Glynn County’s proposed new Animal Control ordinance: To the Glynn County Board of Commissioners I am asking for your…

YMCA closing

August 3, 2026

The recent news of the impending closing of the YMCA of Coastal Georgia is a devastating loss to our community.…

Keep an open mind about data centers

August 3, 2026

Don’t be so quick to blanketly condemn ALL Data Centers being built in Glynn County! To do so is very…