Georgia’s university system announces new campus presidents
By Ty Tagami Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — Thousands of students at Georgia’s public colleges will have new leadership when they return this fall after the University System of Georgia named new campus leaders. On Monday, the system named three new presidents: Greg Tanner at South Georgia State College, Russell Crutchfield…
Read MoreGeorgia’s 2026 Commercial and Recreational Food Shrimp Season Opens June 9
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division announced that Georgia’s commercial and recreational food shrimp season will open in state territorial waters at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The opening applies to Georgia’s territorial sea, extending from the sound-beach boundary to the three-mile limit, from the Georgia-South Carolina state line near the…
Read MoreOkefenokee Swamp Park Awarded $500,000 Grant to Restore Historic Skull Lake Boardwalk
Waycross, Georgia | June 3, 2026 – Okefenokee Swamp Park (OSP) has been selected as one of the fi rst recipients of funding through the newly launched Expedia Trails Fund, receiving a $500,000 grant to restore the park’s deteriorating boardwalk to Skull Lake, one of the most iconic and historically significant visitor experiences. The grant…
Read MoreRed Terror Raiders bring home the 2026 Marine Corps Raider National Championship
By Pamela Permar-Shierling On May 9 the Glynn Academy Marine Corps JROTC Raider team traveled to Molena, Georgia where they competed in the MCJROTC National Raider Championships. The competition included the top ten teams from all over the country. After a tough day of competition the Glynn Academy team was either 1st or 2nd…
Read MoreIPC approves design & site plans for Island hotel and townhomes
By Pamela Permar- Shierling St. Simons Island will soon have a three story luxury hotel at the corner of Oak St. and Ocean Blvd. as well as a three unit townhome on Arnold Road. Last week (May 26) the Islands Planning Commission (IPC) approved a village preservation design plan and a site plan for construction…
Read MoreEarly Voting Starts Friday, June 5
Early Voting Schedule: Friday, June 5 -8 am to 5 pm Saturday, June 6 – 9 am to 5 pm Monday, June 8 through Friday June 12. 8 am to 5 pm Three voting locations: Early Voting Locations The Board of Elections Office, 1709 Gloucester St, Brunswick GA 31520 Get Directions The Ballard Community Building,…
Read MoreA win for Glynn.
By Pamela Permar-Shierling A May 21 ruling by Glynn County Superior Court Judge Stephen Kelley paves the way for Glynn County to continue its plans for the Frederica Road / Sea Island Road intersection roundabout. In 2025 Glynn Environmental Coalition and Jane Fraser filed a petition in Glynn County Superior Court naming the defendants…
Read MoreRegistration Open for John Pafford Memorial Kids Fishing Event
Registration is now open for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD) John Pafford Memorial Kids Fishing Event, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13. Held annually on Georgia’s Free Fishing Day, the event introduces children to the fun of saltwater fishing while teaching basic angling skills and conservation. The…
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 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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