Kemp extends gas tax suspension through Thanksgiving
By Ty Tagami Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — It has been nearly a month since Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Georgia’s motor fuel tax to help drivers cope with soaring prices at the pump. With prices down but still relatively high, Kemp announced that he is extending the tax break for another…
Read MoreRep. Carter speaks to Navy League;
U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-1) spoke last night, Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the monthly meeting of the Golden Isles Council, Navy League of the United States, held at American Legion Post 166. Carter brought members and guests up to date on military activity in the area and spoke about the importance of coastal…
Read MoreChief Smith reports department assessment to city commission
By Pamela Permar-Shierling Brunswick Police Chief Angela Smith updated the City Commission during their Wednesday, Oct. 21 meeting on several items including recruiting and retention, policy, and the Axon cameras. Recruiting and Retention: in 2026 10 officers have been hired and nine have resigned. The 2025 numbers were flipped; nine officers were hired and 10…
Read MoreFormer commissioner holds press conference asking hit and run driver to come forward
This morning, Thursday, Oct. 29, former Glynn County District 2 Commissioner Cap Fendig held a press conference asking the hit and run driver who caused the death of Nathaniel Ingram in April to turn himself or herself in. Ingram was walking along Frederica Road near the Frederica / Kings Way roundabout in the early hours…
Read MoreBrunswick PorchFest Goes Out of This World with Record 77 Performers on November 8
The aliens are coming, and they’re bringing the music. Brunswick PorchFest returns to Historic Old Town Brunswick on Sunday, November 8 from noon to 6 p.m., for an out-of-this-world afternoon of live music, food, and neighborhood fun. This year’s “Porch Invaders” celebration will feature a record-breaking 77 performers on approximately 60 porches, making it the…
Read MoreMOGL unveils new bookmobile
By Pamela Permar-Shierling Glynn County’s Marshes of Glynn Libraries (MOGL) is on the move – literally. Yesterday, Tuesday, Oct.27, Geri Lynn Mullis, MOGL Director, and her staff unveiled MOGL’s new bookmobile. To say the mini bus is colorful is an understatement. The wrap was designed by local artist Kevin Bongang and guaranteed to be noticed.…
Read MoreBrunswick’s Wright Square dedicated to memory of Jerry Spencer
By Pamela Permar-Shierling On Friday, Oct. 23 friends, city commissioners, business owners, and members of the SoGlo community gathered to honor Landscape Architect Jerry Spencer during the dedication of Brunswick’s Wright Square in his memory. Julie Martin, Executive Director, and a founder of Signature Squares, began the effort to restore Brunswick’s 14 historic squares…
Read More405 criminal foreign nationals jailed in Glynn County in 2026 to date
By Pamela Permar-Shierling More than 400 criminal foreign nationals have been arrested and jailed in Glynn County in just the first nine months of 2026. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) has requested the Glynn County jail honor 178 deportation detainers so far in 2026. Glynn County and ICE removed a total of 161 criminal…
Read MoreNearly 2,000 criminal illegal aliens in state jails
By Pamela Permar-Shierling The most recent Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) inmate population report lists 1,888 criminal illegal alien offenders from 80 countries with active deportation detainers as of September 30, 2026. This number reports criminal illegal aliens who are currently in state correctional facilities. It does not include those housed in county and municipal…
Read MoreGCAC moves forward with St. Simons Airport improvements
By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Glynn County Airport Commission (GCAC) has approved acceptance of a $1.1 million federal grant through the Georgia Dept. of Transportation. The grant will fund the design of Runway 4-22 pavement rehabilitation, runway safety area improvements and engineered material arresting system (EMAS) at the St. Simons Island Airport. The approved project budget…
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