Glynn County Issues Updated Wildfire Guidance
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…
Read MoreBoat Participation Needed for Annual Blessing of the Fleet Boat Parade
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,…
Read MoreHighway 82 Fire Daily Update Monday April 27, 2026 10:30 a.m.
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…
Read MoreFire Updates from Brantley County Sheriff’s Office
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
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross Opens Third Shelter to Support Families Displaced by South Georgia Wildfires
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…
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 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 MoreVeteran 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…
Read MoreElection Information
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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