CCGA’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…
Read MoreProposed commemorative plaque for Torras Causeway
Daren Pietsch presented a copy of the proposed commemorative plaque for the 100th anniversary of the Torras Causeway to the Glynn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, July 21.
Read MoreGlynn considering a more proactive animal control ordinance
By Pamela Permar-Shierling Glynn County will soon have an updated, more humane and more proactive animal control ordinance. Lori Austin, Director of Glynn County Animal Services, briefed the Glynn County Board of Commissioners during their July 21 Special Called meeting on the proposed changes to the ordinance. Under the proposed ordinance: • it is unlawful…
Read MoreSt. Simons Marina has long history as public marina
By Pamela Permar-Shierling The St. Simons Marina at Gascoigne Bluff is a whisper of our past. It is the last little bit of old St. Simons. It is also the only public marina on St. Simons with a hoist and only one of two St. Simons locations where the public can launch a boat. Hurricanes…
Read MoreManning Aviation continues investment in BQK
Manning Aviation, the FBO operator at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, has just finished a new 8,100 sq. ft. hangar which will hold eight planes. Partner David Manning said the company is planning more hangars including new T-hangars. The company also plans to add a 20,000 gallon fuel tank which will give them 90,000 gallons of…
Read MoreGlynn County’s Friday Night Hoops a super success
Photos courtesy Glynn County Parks and Recreation Department
Read MoreGeorgia Power to serve OpenAI project in Effingham County
ATLANTA – July 22, 2026 – As Georgia continues to grow and attract new investment and jobs, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers. Today, AI research and deployment company OpenAI announced its plans for a new project in Effingham County, Georgia – about 45 minutes outside of…
Read MoreBankrupt genetic testing company to make payment to Georgia
By Ty Tagami Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — The genetic testing company 23andMe gave tens of thousands of Georgians insights into their ancestry and health predispositions. A massive data breach also subjected those Georgians to an invasion of privacy, allowing others an opportunity to see their genetic information after their data…
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