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Glynn County Issues Updated Wildfire Guidance

April 27, 2026

Glynn County, GA – Based on the westerly trajectory of the wind and updated fire behavior assessments, the fire is moving away from Glynn County at this time. Given these conditions, Glynn County is downgrading the current mandatory evacuation order to a voluntary evacuation for the following areas: Old Post Road to Highway 32 Highway…

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Boat Participation Needed for Annual Blessing of the Fleet Boat Parade

April 27, 2026

BRUNSWICK, GA—The Downtown Brunswick community is preparing for its Annual Blessing of the Fleet on Friday, May 9, 2026, and organizers are calling on local boaters to participate in the event’s highly anticipated Boat Parade along the downtown waterfront. With less than two weeks remaining until the celebration, participation from local shrimpers, charter captains, recreational boaters,…

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Another good fire update FaceBook Page

April 27, 2026

https://www.facebook.com/Hwy82fire    

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Highway 82 Fire Daily Update Monday April 27, 2026 10:30 a.m.

April 27, 2026

Overview: The Highway 82 fire is located in Brantley County, Georgia and is impacting the communities of Atkinson and Waynesville. The fire began on Monday April 20th. The entire state of Georgia is in a drought with Brantley County being in an exceptional drought. Due to these drought conditions and hot and dry weather, this…

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Fire Updates from Brantley County Sheriff’s Office

April 26, 2026

The Brantley County Sheriff’s office is doing some very informative live updates from time to time. Check their Facebook page for the most recent update as of Sunday, April 26 at about 10:45 A.M.   https://www.facebook.com/BrantleyCountySO

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American Red Cross Opens Third Shelter to Support Families Displaced by South Georgia Wildfires

April 26, 2026

As wildfires threaten multiple communities across South Georgia, the American Red Cross has opened a new shelter in Jesup to provide safe refuge and critical support for evacuees. This is the third shelter the Red Cross has opened in Georgia to serve people impacted by these fires. Working in close coordination with local emergency management…

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10th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon June 26

April 22, 2026

The 10th Annual First Responders Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Friday, June 26 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. All proceeds go to the Brunswick Fire Department. To help as a sponsor: Gold Sponsor – $1,000 – Name on radio, tent space, banner Silver Sponsor – $500 – Name on tent space and banner Bronz…

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Glynn County burn ban remains in effect

April 22, 2026

Glynn County’s burn ban remains in effect due to ongoing drought conditions and the absence of expected rainfall over the next 10 days. Conditions remain too dry for outdoor burning, and even small fires can quickly become uncontrolled. Yard debris burning and the use of personal fireworks remain prohibited until further notice. Please continue doing…

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Veteran forced to leave Georgia War Vets home

March 31, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling He has cancer. He is being removed from the Georgia War Veterans Home (GWVH) in Milledgeville because, authorities say, his treatment would be toxic to other patients which means he would have to be given a private room and bath and there aren’t any available. So the authorities who run the GWVH…

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Election Information

March 10, 2026

May 19, 2026 General Primary April 20. Voter Registration Deadline April 27  Early Voting Begins May 8. Absentee Request Deadline May 15. Early Voting Ends May 19 Election Day June 16  Runoff – if necessary   November 3, 2026 – General Election October 5 – Voter Registration Deadline October 13  Early Voting Begins October 23 …

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