BOE millage rate remains at 14.9 mils
By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Glynn County Board of Education adopted a tentative millage rate of 14.9 mils during a special called meeting Wednesday, July 29. The millage rate was dropped to 14.9 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and has remained the same. Glynn County’s property tax digest grew 6.54% over the prior year. The net…
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The final beam was moved into place Friday (July 31) during the Topping Out Ceremony for Glynn’s newest Fire Station #9. The station will open early January 2027 and is funded with SPLOST 2022 dollars. The beam is located in the apparatus bay and will always be visible.(Islander staff photo)
Read MoreGlynn Libraries plan for future
The Marshes of Glynn Libraries and Glynn County are planning for the future of the Libraries System. A master plan will guide future decisions for a potential new library branch on the mainland as well as improvements to the St. Simons Island Library and the entire Casino Building. Two public meetings are scheduled in August…
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America’s Boating Club Golden Isles to host ‘tides program’
America’s Boating Club Golden Isles will present “Georgia’s Amazing Tides: Why Our Coast Works the Way It Does,” an educational program on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the University of Georgia Marine Extension, 715 Bay Street in Brunswick. Cynthia Lamb, Commander of America’s Boating Club Golden Isles, will lead the presentation. Twice…
Read MoreCity’s FY26-27 block grant program helps low to moderate income persons
By Pamela Permar-Shierling Each year the City of Brunswick receives federal funding from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for affordable housing and community development initiatives benefiting primarily low and moderate income persons. The Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2026-2027, presented to the city commission July 15 by Dina Carter, Grants…
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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 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…
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…
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