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October 9, 2026

Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services invites the community to shop for a cause during the Gold ‘N Visions fundraising sale on the Brunswick and Camden campuses. Shoppers can browse a wide selection of brand-new merchandise, including fine jewelry featuring sterling silver, luxury watches, name-brand electronics, authentic fragrances, designer handbags and much more. The Camden…

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Georgia’s EMCs Take Proactive Steps to Prepare for Potential Power Outages from Hurricane Isaias

October 9, 2026

  (TUCKER, Ga., Oct. 9, 2026, 1:30 PM) Georgia Press Assn —As Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on the Gulf Coast, Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) are on high alert and are prepared to respond to its impacts. The storm is projected to impact the southwest portion of Georgia beginning Friday afternoon, moving northeast through the…

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GIRW meets Monday, Oct. 12

October 9, 2026

The next meeting of the Golden Isles Republican Women will be Monday, October 12 at noon in the Blasingame Dining Room at Epworth by the Sea located at 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive on St. Simons. The featured speaker will be County Manager Bill Fallon who will provide updates on County projects and initiatives. Richard…

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GCPD Awarded $146,108 Grant for Local DUI Enforcement

October 7, 2026

The Glynn County Police Department (GCPD) is one of 32 Georgia law enforcement agencies to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant began on October 1, 2026 and ends on September 30, 2027. GCPD’s award totals $146,108 and the GCPD H.E.A.T Unit will…

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Georgia waters to open tomorrow (Oct. 8) to oyster harvesting

October 7, 2026

Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources Commissioner Walter Rabon has announced that Georgia’s territorial waters will reopen to commercial and recreational oyster harvest effective 6:00 a.m., Thursday, October 8, 2026. Since 2008, the Commissioner of Natural Resources has closed the salt waters of this State to the commercial and recreational harvest of oysters for human consumption…

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BOLO for 15 year old runaway – UPDATE 15 year old has been found.

October 6, 2026

The Brunswick Police Department is attempting to locate Evelyn Sheppard, age 15. Evelyn was last seen near her residence on Monday, Oct. 5 at 10:00 am. She was wearing a dark grey shirt with a periodic table on it, dark grey pants with the words “bad witch” on the left leg. She wears round glasses…

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New Valet Parking Service available at Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus

October 5, 2026

Southeast Georgia Health System now offers valet parking at its Brunswick Campus, at the Health System’s Outpatient Care Center entrance, 2500 Starling Street, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The fee for patient and visitor valet parking will be $5, payable by credit/debit card or cash. Credit/debit cards are preferred. This gives patients and visitors…

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Glynn-Brunswick 911 to Host 2026 Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat at Glynn County Stadium 

October 5, 2026

Glynn-Brunswick 911 is inviting families to join local public safety heroes for the 2026 Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat at the Glynn County Stadium from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29. This family-friendly event offers a safe place for trick-or-treating, with treats provided by police officers, firefighters, 911 professionals, and other public safety partners. Kids…

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Inmate dies in GC Detention Center

October 1, 2026

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a female inmate who died in the Glynn County Detention Center today. (Oct. 1) The woman was found unresponsive during morning rounds. Staff began CPR and a squad was called but life saving measures were not successful. The GBI is investigating the cause of death.

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Glynn County surveys residents on long term priorities, county services & programs

September 29, 2026

Glynn County has sent out a survey to randomly selected households which are expected to me in mailboxes as early as October 2. The survey asks residents about County services, community priorities, quality of life and issues important to Glynn in the future. The survey is open to all residents on line as well. Click…

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Photo of the Week

Island Players’ members gather to celebrate 70 years of theatre with a ribbon cutting. From left: Faith Hamilton-Trent (in blue dress), Island Players President Richard Hathaway, and Betty Woodward (white dress). Established in 1956 The Island Players performed their first show, The Moon is Blue, at the King and Prince Hotel. In 1959 production was moved to the Airport Playhouse at McKinnon Airport. In 1962 the Island Players moved to the Casino Theater. (Islander staff photo)

City of Brunswick

City approves resolution for wetlands project matching funds

October 9, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Brunswick City Commission approved a number of items during Wednesday’s, Oct. 7 meeting. Brunswick’s efforts to…

BHA interim director introduced to City Commission

October 9, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Lisa Dickerson, who has been named interim Executive Director of the Brunswick Housing Authority, was introduced to…

Logistec GM updates city on changes since 2021 fire

October 9, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Logistec General Manager Lin DeLassus updated the Brunswick City Commission Wednesday, Oct. 7 on changes the company…

City Manager Regina McDuffie Receives Georgia City-County Management Association’s (GCCMA) Pillar of Professional Excellence Award

October 5, 2026

The City of Brunswick is proud to announce that City Manager Regina McDuffie has received the Georgia City-County Management Association’s…

One year of Brunswick Breeze celebrated during First Friday

October 5, 2026

One year after launching, Brunswick Breeze has become a transportation option for thousands of riders across Brunswick, providing convenient, on-demand…

State & Regional

Weaponization Working Group Releases Report on Garland Memo That Chilled Parental Rights and Warned Parents Could Be Domestic Terrorists

October 5, 2026

Records show Biden White House and Justice Department leadership pushed for a memo that sought to find a federal “hook”…

Business

Persistence, caring and excellent customer service pay off

October 9, 2026

  By Pamela Permar-Shierling If you look in any dictionary under perseverance, or tenacity or persistence or resourcefulness or dedication,…

Rich’s Consumer Brands Charitable Fund and the Davis Love Foundation Look Toward Their ‘Next Big 10’ with $207,000 in Coastal Georgia Donations

October 9, 2026

Rich’s Consumer Brands Charitable Fund, in partnership with the Davis Love Foundation and the RSM Classic, awarded $207,000 to local organizations and causes serving…

Coastal Georgia Historical Society Executive Director, Dr. Whitney Nell Stewart, Named to  
Georgia Trend Magazine’s 40 Under 40

October 5, 2026

  Each year, Georgia Trend, the magazine of Georgia business, politics, and economic development, selects outstanding “40 Under 40” candidates…

Community

Forward Brunswick Welcomes Christopher Greene to Board of Directors

October 9, 2026

Forward Brunswick has announced the appointment of Christopher “Chris” Greene to its Board of Directors, bringing extensive executive leadership, nonprofit management,…

Exchange Club News

October 5, 2026

Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s Journeys 2026: “The 4,000-Year-Old History of Cannon’s Point”

October 5, 2026

On Tuesday, November 17,  6 p.m. at  St. Simons Presbyterian Church the Coastal Georgia Historical Society will host a lecture…

Dublin native and former White House Appointee releases inspiring new book

October 5, 2026

On Fire! by Angie Tracey Offers Practical Guidance for Transforming Chaos into Purpose, Hope, and Positive Influence Author, communications strategist,…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 1, 2026

Throughout October, Glynn Community Crisis Center / Amity House will participate in events across our community to honor survivors, remember…

Dr. Diane Bowen's Column

What happens when important things are made ultimate things?

October 5, 2026

By. Dr. Diane Bowen. MD   The God-Shaped Vacuum and the Idolatry of Politics Blaise Pascal famously observed that there…

Glynn County

IPC approves rezoning application for Sea Palms event venue

September 16, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Last night (Sept. 15) on a five to two vote the Islands Planning Commission approved a new…

Back Talk

Back Talk

September 17, 2026

Mental Health in Georgia By Pamela Permar-Shierling I have been hearing for years that mental health treatment in Georgia is…

Back Talk

September 11, 2026

Elise Permar’s Back Talk from The Islander’s Sept. 17, 2001 edition which was the first edition after Sept. 11, 2001…

Health & Wellness

Southeast Georgia Health System Seeks Volunteers for New Visitor Management Program

October 9, 2026

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking friendly, service-minded volunteers to join a new Visitor Management Program at its Brunswick Campus. The…

Coastal Health District Breast Screenings in October

October 1, 2026

Glynn County Southeast Georgia Health System mobile mammogram unit. No cost mammograms for eligible women. Walk-ins welcome. October 19, 8a-3p.…

What Your Lab Results Aren’t Telling You

August 27, 2026

By Centered on Wellness | St. Simons Island Many patients know the feeling: a doctor’s visit ends with a stack…

Arts & Entertainment

Literary Guild of St. Simons Events

October 5, 2026

October 13 The Literary Guild will host a Poetry Talk & Book Signing featuring Troy Jollimore at 10:30 a.m. at…

Upcoming Ritz Theatre Events

October 4, 2026

Events at the Historic Ritz Theatre in October include October 9 @ 7 pm. Jason Crabb in Concert – www.itickets.com…

Coastal Symphony’s 2026-2027 line up

September 15, 2026

  The Coastal Symphony of Georgia’s  (CSG) 2026–2027 concert season features four programs spanning Holst and John Williams, a world…

Nashville comes to Brunswick: Six One Five Collective on Ritz state

September 15, 2026

Golden Isles Arts and Humanities kicks off the 2026-2027 season with Six One Five Collective, named after the Nashville area…

Cinema Gourmet Kicks Off with Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds

September 15, 2026

Cinema Gourmet, Golden Isles Arts & Humanities’ popular series pairing delicious food with great films, kicks off its season on…

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Pew News

Pew News

September 29, 2026

Kathy Whitehead, a member of Christ Church, Frederica, died and entered into rest on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Service details…

Obituaries

In Memoriam – Eileen Bess Hutcheson

September 3, 2026

Eileen Bess Hutcheson, age 99, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026 at Addington Place of Brunswick, Georgia. Born and…

In Memoriam – Jack Ettinger Hartman

August 28, 2026

Jack Ettinger Hartman, 83, of Saint Simons Island passed away on August 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jack was…

In Memoriam: Bill Smith

August 19, 2026

Bill Smith died peacefully on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with metastatic prostate cancer.…

In Memoriam: Marilyn Wynne Humphrey

August 19, 2026

Marilyn Wynne Humphrey, 95, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1931.…