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John Wesley and the Missing Journal by Anne Packard
John Wesley and the Mystery of the Missing Journal by Anne Packard invites young readers on an unforgettable journey through eighteenth century England introducing faith, history, and adventure. This beautifully illustrated chapter book blends historical fact with an engaging mystery as it follows John Wesley, Anglican priest and founder of the Methodist movement, on a…
Read More“Women in Boating” classes: Building confidence at the helm
The goal of the “Women in Boating” class, presented by America’s Boating Club Golden Isles, is to give women the knowledge, hands-on experience and confidence to become capable boat operators and that includes the intimidating feat of docking a boat by herself. The next “Women in Boating” class is scheduled for Saturday, September 12 from…
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When 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 MoreGIVV helping veterans and seeing success
By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Golden Isles Veterans Village (GIVV) continues to see success among their veterans which is a credit to the program their residents must follow plus the energies of Executive Director Syliva Cashdollar. Cashdollar is a Navy veteran who joined…
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Possible rezoning of former Sea Palms office discussed at GIRW
By Pamela Permar-Shierling Three Glynn County commissioners discussed development, traffic, and safety yesterday, Monday, August 10, at the Golden Isles Republican Women’s monthly meeting. In response to a comment about the possible rezoning of the former Sea Palms office on Frederica Road plus the former Sea Palms driving range that adjoins it on Sea Palms…
Read MorePorchFest 2026 opens applications for performers, hosts, volunteers, sponsors and vendors
The Brunswick PorchFest Planning Committee is excited applications are now open through September 15 for performers, porch hosts, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors for Brunswick PorchFest 2026. This year’s festival will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, rain or shine, and will blast off under the extraterrestrial theme “Porch Invaders. How…
Read More2026 KGIB Clean & Green Golf Tournament Winners Announced
The 18th annual Keep Golden Isles Beautiful “clean and green” golf tournament held Friday at the Brunswick Country Club raised funds supporting programs, projects and initiatives to keep the Golden Isles clean, green and beautiful. Winners included: 1st Place – Scott Wolfes, Patrick Parker, Charlie Martin, Trey Tiller; 2nd Place – Jesse LeGrand, Wade Whatley,…
Read More‘The Grove’ is home for its pastor as well as the neighborhood
By Pamela Permar-Shierling First Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church on MLK Blvd. in Brunswick celebrated the dedication of their new fellowship hall, The Grove Center, last month. The Church was founded in 1918 and organized under the leadership of Reverend J. W. Whitaker along with building committee members including Reverend H. B. Brown and Reverend…
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