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West Nile virus found in mosquito in Belle Point Creek area

September 18, 2026

A mosquito sample collected on September 15 in the Belle Point Creek area near King Cotton Road was confirmed by Research Associates Laboratory yesterday, September 17, to have the West Nile virus. As a precaution, targeted mosquito spraying and larval treatment were conducted in the area yesterday and again early this morning by Vector Disease…

CCGA to host Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

September 15, 2026

The College of Coastal Georgia will host the 6th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event on Thursday, October 8, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community members to take a stand against domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence. Organized by the Office of Residence Life and Housing, Walk A Mile in Her Shoes® is…

More road work: Sea Island Road at Black Banks starts tomorrow (Wed. 9/16/26)

September 15, 2026

Georgia Power will begin utility work along Sea Island Road near Black Banks Drive at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16. The work supports Georgia Power’s reconstruction of transmission lines and future utility improvements. The work will take place Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The road may be reduced to one…

Road Work on Frederica Road Scheduled for September 17–18

September 14, 2026

Atlantic Contracting Solutions will performroad cuts at 5725 Frederica Road on St. Simons Island beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17. The work area will be near the intersection of Frederica Road and Musgrove Place. The contractor will be installing and tying into the water main necessary for the Woodbury Subdivision. The roadway may…

GaDNR Brownbag presentation

September 8, 2026

The GA Coastal Management Program will present a Brownbag Presentation: Declining below ground plant biomass provides an early warning of marsh vulnerability: implications for salt marsh elevation by Dr. Kyle Runion and Dr. Merryl Alber, with the University of Georgia. The meeting will be held at the Susan Shipman Environmental Learning Center @ GADNR Coastal…

House Kratom study committee to meet

September 8, 2026

ATLANTA – The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail Available Substances, chaired by State Representative Rick Townsend (R-Brunswick), will hold its third meeting on Friday, September 25, , from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Georgia Center in Athens, Ga. The Study Committee will evaluate the impact of these…

County to Hold Meeting on German Village Right‑of‑Way Survey, Road Improvements

September 4, 2026

Glynn County will hold an informational meeting Wednesday, September 23, to share the results of a recent survey to delineate County owned rights of way in German Village. The meeting is scheduled from 6 to 8 pm in Room 108 at the Casino Building, 550 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. Residents will be provided with…

Glynn County Updates Ride Assistance Program to Help Residents Prepare for Hurricane Evacuations

September 3, 2026

Glynn County Emergency Management Agency is encouraging residents who may have no other reasonable means of leaving the area during a hurricane evacuation to register for the new Glynn County Ride Assistance Program. The program is designed to help provide evacuation transportation for residents who need assistance getting from a designated evacuation transportation site and…

Glynn County Police Department Announces 2026 Citizens Academy

September 1, 2026

The Glynn County Police Department invites members of the community to get a closer look at the people, programs, and challenges that make up modern law enforcement through the Glynn County Police Department Citizens Academy. The six-week Citizens Academy will be held every Monday from October 5 through November 9, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at GCPD Police…

District 2 Town Hall Update

August 28, 2026

Glynn County has revised its meeting notice from an update on the proposed German Village ‘road improvements’ to include “Glynn County’s ongoing strategic goals and major capital projects on St. Simons Island and throughout the County.” Date and time remain Wed., Sept. 9 from 6 – 8 p.m. in Room 108 of the Casino. There…

“Drool at the Pool’ closed the Neptune Park Pool on St. Simons last weekend with a swim for dogs and their parents. Not sure this little guy was all that thrilled. We understand that he was just chilly – not scared. (Photo courtesy Glynn County Recreation and Parks Dept.)

City of Brunswick

City, county to continue College Park drainage work

September 18, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling The City of Brunswick will kick in $200,000 toward the funding of Phases III and IV of…

City approves GTIB loan for Bay / Newcastle roundabout

September 9, 2026

City approves GTIB loan for Bay / Newcastle roundabout The City of Brunswick has committed to a $1 million loan…

Drivers’ speed monitored at Goodyear and BHS

September 4, 2026

The Brunswick City Commission has approved the use of two Red Speed School Zone Cameras which will ticket speeders at…

City receives clean audit report

September 3, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Yesterday, Sept. 2, during the Brunswick City Commission work session city auditors Mauldin & Jenkins presented their…

Brunswick Police Dept. schedules Citizens Academy

August 26, 2026

The Brunswick Police Department invites community members to participate in its 2026 Citizens Academy which will provide an opportunity to…

State & Regional

Brunswick’s Heavy Machinery Up 22 Percent

September 15, 2026

At the Port of Brunswick, heavy machinery volumes reached 4,726 units in August, an increase of 3,884 or nearly 22…

Jackson rolls out five-point ‘action plan’

September 9, 2026

By Ty Tagami Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Servic ATLANTA — Republican Rick Jackson unveiled an expansive pitch to…

Business

Edward Jones office in Lanier Plaza now a family business

September 10, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Surely it is every parent’s dream to have a child join them in their business. The Edward…

Community

America’s Boating Course scheduled Oct. 3

September 18, 2026

America’s Boating Club Golden Isles, will offer America’s Boating Course on Saturday, October 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

KGIB named finalist for National 2026 Cox Conserves Heroes Award – $30,000 top prize

September 18, 2026

Keep Golden Isles Beautiful is a finalist for the National 2026 Cox Conserves Heroes Award and needs the community’s votes…

Exchange Club News

September 18, 2026

Free South Coast Bank Sensitive Document Shred Event Oct. 3

September 15, 2026

South Coast Bank and Keep Golden Isles Beautiful are hosting a community sensitive document shred event on Saturday, October 3rd.…

Ghosts and Legends of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

September 15, 2026

During four Friday’s in October Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site will offer Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site…

Glynn County

BOC approves Old Post Rd. rezoning

September 18, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Only one person spoke against the Old Post Road rezoning last night (Sept. 17) during the Glynn…

IPC approves rezoning application for Sea Palms event venue

September 16, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Last night (Sept. 15) on a five to two vote the Islands Planning Commission approved a new…

BOC hears ordinance amendments

September 8, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Glynn County Board of Commissioners (BOC) held a public hearing and first reading last week (Sept.…

Back Talk

September 17, 2026

Mental Health in Georgia By Pamela Permar-Shierling I have been hearing for years that mental health treatment in Georgia is…

Back Talk

September 11, 2026

Elise Permar’s Back Talk from The Islander’s Sept. 17, 2001 edition which was the first edition after Sept. 11, 2001…

Health & Wellness

Southeast Georgia Health System to Host Sept. 29 Blood Drive

September 18, 2026

In partnership with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Southeast Georgia Health System will host a blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29,…

What Your Lab Results Aren’t Telling You

August 27, 2026

By Centered on Wellness | St. Simons Island Many patients know the feeling: a doctor’s visit ends with a stack…

Arts & Entertainment

Upcoming Ritz Theatre Events

September 18, 2026

Events at the Historic Ritz Theatre in October include September 24 @ 7 pm Moms Unhinged standup comedy – https://momsunhinged.com/comedy-show/brunswick-ga-92426/%2520…

Coastal Symphony’s 2026-2027 line up

September 15, 2026

The Coastal Symphony of Georgia’s (CSG) 2026–2027 concert season features four programs spanning Holst and John Williams, a world…

Nashville comes to Brunswick: Six One Five Collective on Ritz state

September 15, 2026

Golden Isles Arts and Humanities kicks off the 2026-2027 season with Six One Five Collective, named after the Nashville area…

Cinema Gourmet Kicks Off with Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds

September 15, 2026

Cinema Gourmet, Golden Isles Arts & Humanities’ popular series pairing delicious food with great films, kicks off its season on…

Literary Guild of St. Simons Events

September 15, 2026

September 16 The Literary Guild will show the film Chef at 7 p.m. at the Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Drive, St.…

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Pew News

September 18, 2026

Tickets are on sale for the St. Athanasius Episcopal Church annual Jazz Concert, Dec. 20, 5 pm to 7 pm.…

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