DDA contracts with EMC on Glynn Ave. project
By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Brunswick Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has contracted with EMC Engineering Services, Inc. for a preliminary engineering report as well as design and construction drawings for improvements to the properties at 1200 and 1240 Glynn Avenue (properties that include Marshside Restaurant). The engineering contract is for $225,000. The DDA leases the properties…
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Another scam – warning from Glynn County Sheriff’s Office
The Glynn County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports of scammers targeting family members of recently arrested individuals. These scammers pretend to work for the jail or the courts and say that an inmate can be released on a “pre-trial release order” from a judge if a payment is made. They may also claim that…
Read MoreKey lawmaker exploring legislation to curb Flock camera misuse
By Ty Tagami Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — Growing public concern about license plate reader systems has led a key state senator to consider legislation to limit abuses by police. After nearly weekly news reports of law enforcement officers accused of misusing license plate reader data for personal purposes, such as spying…
Read MoreBrunswick Police Dept. schedules Citizens Academy
The Brunswick Police Department invites community members to participate in its 2026 Citizens Academy which will provide an opportunity to learn more about the department, its operations, and the work officers do to serve and protect the City of Brunswick community. The Citizens Academy will be held every Thursday from September 10 through October 15,…
Read MoreWhen God calls…..
By Pamela Permar Shierling When God calls, it seems one must eventually answer. “God worked on me for several years before He finally won and I entered the ministry.” W.A. Strickland Jr., better known as Chip, worked with his father Billy at their hydraulic and industrial hose business in Brunswick. It was a good life.…
Read MoreRegistered sex offender arrested on St. Simons
William Walter Frick alias Chatham Frick, Walter Frick, William W. Frick, was arrested by Glynn County police on Sunday (August 23) after receiving a report that he had exposed himself to two children on the beach at St. Simons Island. Frick was arrested and charged with two counts of child molestation. According to Georgia Bureau…
Read MoreCounty now has means to recover hazardous incident costs
By Pamela Permar-Shierling After approval by the Glynn County Board of Commissioners (BOC) last week (Aug. 20) Glynn County Fire Rescue is now able to collect reimbursement from entities or persons who cause hazardous material incidents. The BOC unanimously passed section 2–7-13 amending the County’s Code of Ordinances which will allow Glynn to recover all…
Read MoreBOC approves Mallery Park renovation MOU
By Pamela Permar-Shierling Glynn County and the St. Simons Island Athletic Association (SSAA) are partnering to renovate Mallery Park. The Glynn County Board of Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last night (Thursday, Aug. 20) with SSAA outlining the responsibilities between the two entities. The phased renovations include the reconstruction of the three baseball…
Read MorePublic voices concerns, appreciation for new animal control ordinance
By Pamela Permar-Shierling The public hearing for Glynn County’s new animal control ordinance brought a full house to the Glynn County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting last night (Aug. 20). The key points in the new ordinance which brought so much discussion were the sections on tethering and licensing. Prior to the public hearing Glynn…
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