FEMA Authorizes Federal Funds to Help Georgia Battle Wildfires
ATLANTA – FEMA authorized federal funds to reimburse costs to Georgia to fight the Pineland Road fire in Clinch and Echols Counties, and the Highway 82 fire burning in Brantley County. On April 21, 2026, state of Georgia submitted requests for Fire Management Assistance Grants for both the Highway 82 Fire and the Pineland Road…
Read MoreGov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency in Response to South Georgia Wildfires
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a State of Emergency for 91 Georgia counties in response to the ongoing wildfires in South Georgia. The governor also directed the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and other relevant state agencies to mobilize all necessary resources to assist with active response efforts in the southern region of the…
Read MoreMtn2Sea Ministries responds with assistance to Brantley fire
We will be responding to the fires this morning by way of giving gift cards to families who have lost their homes. We are also ready to deploy our other resources if needed. The fires are ongoing all around the southeast. Just in Brantley County alone, there are many families who have already lost their…
Read MoreDetailed WILDFIRE UPDATE – BRANTLEY COUNTY
BRANTLEY COUNTY, GA — APRIL 22, 2026 — We are actively monitoring and responding to wildfire activity affecting Brantley County. Multiple public safety agencies are on scene, working around the clock to protect life and property. AREAS OF ACTIVE FIRES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING • Hwy 110 West to South of Drury Lane • 110 East…
Read More10th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon June 26
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…
Read MoreGlynn County Public Safety helping with Brantley fire
Based on the latest weather forecasts, persistent dry weather and moderate shifting winds are expected to impact the area throughout today. These conditions, combined with ongoing drought, increase the likelihood of significant fire activity across the region. Glynn County Public Safety teams remain actively engaged in supporting Brantley County as firefighters continue working to contain…
Read MoreGlynn County burn ban remains in effect
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…
Read MoreSmoke from Brantley and Clinch County fires
The smoke this morning, Tuesday, April 21, is coming from two active incidents: a large brush fire in Brantley County and a 9,000-acre wildfire in Clinch County. As of today Glynn County’s burn ban remains in effect and will continue for the foreseeable future. We have very dry conditions and no rainfall expected for at…
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Veteran forced to leave Georgia War Vets home
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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CCGA to hold Scholarship Gala, install Dr. Johnny Evans
The College of Coastal Georgia will formally install Dr. Johnny L. Evans, Jr. as the College’s seventh president. The evening will reflect Dr. Evans’ deep commitment to student success. On Monday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m., the College of Coastal Georgia Foundation will host the Transforming Lives Scholarship Gala at the new Center for the Arts.…
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