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Georgia’s EMCs Take Proactive Steps to Prepare for Potential Power Outages from Hurricane Isaias

October 9, 2026

  (TUCKER, Ga., Oct. 9, 2026, 1:30 PM) Georgia Press Assn —As Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on the Gulf Coast, Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) are on high alert and are prepared to respond to its impacts. The storm is projected to impact the southwest portion of Georgia beginning Friday afternoon, moving northeast through the…

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GCPD Awarded $146,108 Grant for Local DUI Enforcement

October 7, 2026

The Glynn County Police Department (GCPD) is one of 32 Georgia law enforcement agencies to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant began on October 1, 2026 and ends on September 30, 2027. GCPD’s award totals $146,108 and the GCPD H.E.A.T Unit will…

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BOLO for 15 year old runaway – UPDATE 15 year old has been found.

October 6, 2026

The Brunswick Police Department is attempting to locate Evelyn Sheppard, age 15. Evelyn was last seen near her residence on Monday, Oct. 5 at 10:00 am. She was wearing a dark grey shirt with a periodic table on it, dark grey pants with the words “bad witch” on the left leg. She wears round glasses…

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New Valet Parking Service available at Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus

October 5, 2026

Southeast Georgia Health System now offers valet parking at its Brunswick Campus, at the Health System’s Outpatient Care Center entrance, 2500 Starling Street, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The fee for patient and visitor valet parking will be $5, payable by credit/debit card or cash. Credit/debit cards are preferred. This gives patients and visitors…

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Glynn-Brunswick 911 to Host 2026 Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat at Glynn County Stadium 

October 5, 2026

Glynn-Brunswick 911 is inviting families to join local public safety heroes for the 2026 Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat at the Glynn County Stadium from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29. This family-friendly event offers a safe place for trick-or-treating, with treats provided by police officers, firefighters, 911 professionals, and other public safety partners. Kids…

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Glynn County surveys residents on long term priorities, county services & programs

September 29, 2026

Glynn County has sent out a survey to randomly selected households which are expected to me in mailboxes as early as October 2. The survey asks residents about County services, community priorities, quality of life and issues important to Glynn in the future. The survey is open to all residents on line as well. Click…

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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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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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Photo of the Week

Island Players’ members gather to celebrate 70 years of theatre with a ribbon cutting. From left: Faith Hamilton-Trent (in blue dress), Island Players President Richard Hathaway, and Betty Woodward (white dress). Established in 1956 The Island Players performed their first show, The Moon is Blue, at the King and Prince Hotel. In 1959 production was moved to the Airport Playhouse at McKinnon Airport. In 1962 the Island Players moved to the Casino Theater. (Islander staff photo)

City of Brunswick

City approves resolution for wetlands project matching funds

October 9, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Brunswick City Commission approved a number of items during Wednesday’s, Oct. 7 meeting. Brunswick’s efforts to…

BHA interim director introduced to City Commission

October 9, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Lisa Dickerson, who has been named interim Executive Director of the Brunswick Housing Authority, was introduced to…

Logistec GM updates city on changes since 2021 fire

October 9, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Logistec General Manager Lin DeLassus updated the Brunswick City Commission Wednesday, Oct. 7 on changes the company…

City Manager Regina McDuffie Receives Georgia City-County Management Association’s (GCCMA) Pillar of Professional Excellence Award

October 5, 2026

The City of Brunswick is proud to announce that City Manager Regina McDuffie has received the Georgia City-County Management Association’s…

One year of Brunswick Breeze celebrated during First Friday

October 5, 2026

One year after launching, Brunswick Breeze has become a transportation option for thousands of riders across Brunswick, providing convenient, on-demand…

State & Regional

A lifetime studying Cumberland Island, a new fight over its future

October 13, 2026

  By Ty Tagami Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service When G. Wayne Clough was doing research for a book…

Business

Persistence, caring and excellent customer service pay off

October 9, 2026

  By Pamela Permar-Shierling If you look in any dictionary under perseverance, or tenacity or persistence or resourcefulness or dedication,…

Rich’s Consumer Brands Charitable Fund and the Davis Love Foundation Look Toward Their ‘Next Big 10’ with $207,000 in Coastal Georgia Donations

October 9, 2026

Rich’s Consumer Brands Charitable Fund, in partnership with the Davis Love Foundation and the RSM Classic, awarded $207,000 to local organizations and causes serving…

Coastal Georgia Historical Society Executive Director, Dr. Whitney Nell Stewart, Named to  
Georgia Trend Magazine’s 40 Under 40

October 5, 2026

  Each year, Georgia Trend, the magazine of Georgia business, politics, and economic development, selects outstanding “40 Under 40” candidates…

Community

Pirates of the Spanish Main spaghetti supper Oct. 21

October 13, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Pirates of the Spanish Main have been holding their annual fundraising spaghetti supper since 1947 and…

Jerry Spencer to be honored during Wright Square dedication

October 12, 2026

  By Pamela Permar-Shierling A community dedication of newly renovated Wright Square is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Friday, October…

Forward Brunswick Welcomes Christopher Greene to Board of Directors

October 9, 2026

Forward Brunswick has announced the appointment of Christopher “Chris” Greene to its Board of Directors, bringing extensive executive leadership, nonprofit management,…

Exchange Club News

October 5, 2026

Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s Journeys 2026: “The 4,000-Year-Old History of Cannon’s Point”

October 5, 2026

On Tuesday, November 17,  6 p.m. at  St. Simons Presbyterian Church the Coastal Georgia Historical Society will host a lecture…

Dr. Diane Bowen's Column

What happens when important things are made ultimate things?

October 5, 2026

By. Dr. Diane Bowen. MD   The God-Shaped Vacuum and the Idolatry of Politics Blaise Pascal famously observed that there…

Glynn County

MPC approves adding Live-work as special use to zoning ordinance

October 9, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Mainland Planning Commission approved adding Live-work as a special use to the Zoning Ordinance 4.2.2 as…

MPC approves industrial zoning for Hwy 99 and Hwy 32

October 9, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling On a unanimous vote Glynn’s Mainland Planning Commission approved a rezoning application for a 461 acre property…

County abandons Downing Street

October 2, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling On a six to one vote last night (Oct. 1) the Glynn County Board of Commissioners (BOC)…

Eminent domain no longer on table for German Village

September 26, 2026

  By Pamela Permar-Shierling Residents of the area on St. Simons Island known as German Village were assured last night…

Back Talk

Back Talk

October 12, 2026

I have come to the conclusion that if you want to live on St. Simons Island you need to learn…

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 Seeks Volunteers for New Visitor Management Program

October 9, 2026

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking friendly, service-minded volunteers to join a new Visitor Management Program at its Brunswick Campus. The…

Coastal Health District Breast Screenings in October

October 1, 2026

Glynn County Southeast Georgia Health System mobile mammogram unit. No cost mammograms for eligible women. Walk-ins welcome. October 19, 8a-3p.…

Arts & Entertainment

Upcoming Ritz Theatre Events

October 12, 2026

Events at the Historic Ritz Theatre in October include October 15 @ 6 pm Annual Fly Fishing Film Festival –…

Literary Guild of St. Simons Events

October 5, 2026

October 13 The Literary Guild will host a Poetry Talk & Book Signing featuring Troy Jollimore at 10:30 a.m. at…

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…

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Education

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Pew News

Pew News

October 12, 2026

Deacon Ethan will be ordained during the Diocesan Convention Eucharist at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Friday November 6 at…

Obituaries

In Memoriam – Eileen Bess Hutcheson

September 3, 2026

Eileen Bess Hutcheson, age 99, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026 at Addington Place of Brunswick, Georgia. Born and…

In Memoriam – Jack Ettinger Hartman

August 28, 2026

Jack Ettinger Hartman, 83, of Saint Simons Island passed away on August 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jack was…

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.…