Port City News
Brunswick’s Planning, Development, and Codes Department has moved to the historic Lissner House at 1327 Union Street. The new location is home to: Building Permits Business Licenses Deputy Marshal Planning & Zoning Code Enforcement Historic Preservation Housing Members of the Department include John Hunter Planning, Dev., & Codes Director; Shekinah Thompson Permit & License Technician;…
Read MoreOkefenokee earns World Heritage site status, but mining concerns persist
By Ty Tagami Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — Fresh off the world stage with the departure of FIFA World Cup fans, Georgia is back in the limelight with the listing of the Okefenokee Swamp as an international treasure. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced Saturday that it had decided…
Read MoreTemporary closure scheduled for Mallery Lane – St. Simons Island
Mallery Lane will be closed at the intersection of Kings Way and Mallery Lane or the intersection of and Lord Avenue and Mallery Lane depending on where the work takes place. The temporary closure starts Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29 for Atlanta Gas Light company infrastructure work.
Read MoreGCAC Surveys Reveal Exceptional Satisfaction Among Travelers and Community Stakeholders
Results of Two recent surveys by The Glynn County Airport Commission (GCAC) paint a clear picture of the Commission’s impact—travelers overwhelmingly value the customer experience at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, while community stakeholders continue to express strong confidence in the Airport Commission’s leadership, communication, and vision for the future. Independent surveys conducted over the past…
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Brunswick Christian Renewal Church extends sympathy to the Foster and Robert Families in the passing of Anna Foster Robert’s husband Dwayne Robert. Wesley Church at Frederica extends sympathy to Sandra Dunlap and family in the loss of her husband Bill. The church will celebrate their Third Replanting Anniversary on August 9 at 10:45 am. Sympathy…
Read MoreGIAHA awarded Project Grant from GCA
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities was awarded a Project Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD )team specialized in empowering arts and culture. The award is for fiscal year 2027. The Project Grant helps fund single art projects like art exhibits, theater productions, a series of children’s…
Read MoreGolden Isles Penguin Project awards scholarships
The Golden Isles Penguin Project and Golden Isles Arts & Humanities recently awarded scholarships to three Penguin Project participants. The scholarship is to assist either Artist or Mentor as they further their education whether attending college, technical school or a program designed to help them move forward after their high school career. One Artist, Lucas…
Read MoreCCGA’s Simulation Center Earns Prestigious Endorsement
The School of Nursing and Health Science at the College of Coastal Georgia’s (CCGA) Simulation Center has earned the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™. The College is the first public institution in Georgia to receive the endorsement for both nursing and radiologic science programs, which recognizes excellence…
Read MoreDDA initiates disaster grant application
By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Brunswick Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has initiated a grant application for the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Disaster Supplemental Grant Program. The FY25 EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant Program provides $1.45 billion in funding to support economic recovery activities in areas that received major disaster declarations in 2023 and 2024. The Disaster Supplemental…
Read MoreWest Glynn to get natural gas pipeline
By Pamela Permar-Shierling At no cost to the taxpayers west Glynn County will get 29 miles of new natural gas pipeline with construction to start the end of August. Mark Clay, Manager – Economic Development and South Georgia Government Affairs, Southern Company Gas, discussed the natural gas infrastructure expansion and future Glynn County development projects…
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