City of Brunswick Receives “Project of the Year” Award for Albany Street Drainage Project
The Albany Street Drainage Improvement Project has been named Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Georgia Chapter. This recognition highlights the City of Brunswick’s ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and investing in long-term community resilience. The Albany Street Drainage Improvement Project was designed to address chronic flooding issues…
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Holding Space: Glimpses of the Divine Art, Connection, and Quiet Transformation
Glynn Visual Arts (GVA) presents a multi-sensory exhibition blending paintings and sculptural works with conceptual and performance art by local artist and author Randy Siegel. Siegel’s art focuses on personal and spiritual growth and has been described as “postcards from the psyche.” The public is invited to a free reception with Siegel on Thursday, July…
Read MoreBOE approves no cell phone use K-12
By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Glynn County Board of Education (BOE) has revised its no cell phone use during school hours to include grades nine through 12. The board voted unanimously Tuesday, July 7 to amend the policy which they adopted for the 2025-2026 school year which prohibited use of cell phones on school property for…
Read MoreCounty looks at public safety updates during roundtable
By Pamela Permar-Shierling For the most part Glynn residents and tourists attending the July 4 festivities at the Pier last week were well behaved. During yesterday’s (July 8) Glynn County media roundtable meeting Glynn County Police Chief Bryan Sipe reported 97 stops, including four DUI arrests, were made by his officers during the weekend. Since…
Read MoreCoastal Outreach Soccer to hold Family Fest August 8
Coastal Outreach Soccer (COS) and the COS Parents Committee will hold a Family Fest at the Big Play Center of Excellence, 1116 Lanier Blvd, Brunswick, on Saturday, August 8. This event will welcome families back for the 2026–27 program year and provide an opportunity for new families to connect with COS. T he event…
Read MoreFormer GCPD officers file federal lawsuit alleging conspiracy to eliminate GCPD
By Pamela Permar- Shierling Last week former Glynn County Police Chief John Powell and former Glynn County Police officer Brian Scott filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia, Brunswick Division. The civil action states: “The claims arise from a series of baseless indictments brought against the Plaintiffs generated by prosecutors…
Read MoreSea Palms West resident speaks to BOC
By Pamela Permar-Shierling During the public portion of the July 2 Glynn County Board of Commissioners meeting, Eric Jacobs, a Sea Palms West resident, asked the BOC to deny the 104 General Oglethorpe Road rezoning application that apparently has been scheduled for a BOC August meeting. The rezoning application for 104 General Oglethorpe Road from…
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…
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