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IN OUR BACKYARD · INTAKE
Kemp extends gas tax suspension through Thanksgiving
By Ty Tagami Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — It has been nearly a month since Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Georgia’s motor fuel tax to help drivers cope with soaring prices at the pump. With prices down but still relatively high, Kemp announced that he is extending the tax break for another…
Jekyll Island Authority approves lease tied to proposed Days Inn sale
The Jekyll Island Authority board approved an extended lease for the island’s Days Inn, clearing a step toward a proposed sale to Buckhead America Hospitality. Authority legal counsel Jordan Stone said the deal is poised to go through.
Green sea turtles hatch on Jekyll for first time since 2007
More than 60 green sea turtle hatchlings made their way to the ocean from a Jekyll Island nest that hatched Oct. 11. It was the island’s first successful green sea turtle nest since 2007, The Brunswick News reports.
Glynn County approves participation in commercial property financing program
Glynn County commissioners approved participation in Peach State C-PACE, a state program designed to help commercial property owners obtain funding for energy-efficiency, resilience and water-conservation projects.
Island Players schedules auditions for Jerry’s Girls
The Island Players will hold auditions for Jerry’s Girls from November 8 through November 10, 7 to 9 p.m. each evening, with callbacks on November 9. The revue features songs by Jerry Herman from musicals including Hello, Dolly!, Mame, Mack & Mabel and La Cage Aux Folles.
Callbacks are on the 9th, auditions end on the 10th. Even the calendar gets a dramatic twist.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
Three nights to audition for a show-tune revue. America does not simply sing along.
Free exhibition
Smithsonian democracy exhibition coming to College of Coastal Georgia
The College of Coastal Georgia will host the Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” from Nov. 1 through Dec. 13 at the Southeast Georgia Conference Center on its Brunswick campus. Admission is free. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with Saturday visits by appointment.
Islands Planning Commission to consider Downing Street rezoning request
The Islands Planning Commission will consider a request to add recently abandoned Downing Street to the King and Prince PD text boundary. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Historic County Courthouse.
County approves sign variance near planned St. Simons roundabout
Glynn County commissioners approved a variance for a 7-foot-6-inch monument sign at 501 Sea Island Road. The county requested the variance because the sign must be moved for a planned roundabout at Frederica and Sea Island roads. The sign will be at the property's Frederica Road entrance.
Glynn County prepares for Frat Beach as high tide limits beach space
Glynn County is preparing for the usual Frat Beach crowd on Friday, Oct. 30, though officials are unsure how many people will attend. County Manager Bill Fallon said an 8.3-foot tide at noon will leave very little beach space. Emergency vehicles will be stationed in the Coast Guard Station Beach parking lot. Keep Golden Isles Beautiful volunteers plan a beach sweep early Saturday, Oct. 31.
Three St. Simons churches pack meals for Rise Against Hunger
Members of St. Simons First Baptist, St. Simons United Methodist and St. Simons Presbyterian packed rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and vitamins in the First Baptist gym Sunday for Rise Against Hunger, which provides meals to people in need around the world.
Even turtle hatchlings can’t leave Jekyll without somebody checking the room.
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
She had her babies on Jekyll and skipped the baby shower circuit. Honestly, I respect it.
Downtown Brunswick
Brunswick DDA receives $750,000 grant for historic building preservation
The Downtown Development Authority has received a $750,000 federal grant through the National Park Service’s Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant program. The authority plans to make preservation funding available for historic building renovation projects in downtown Brunswick.
Glynn County changes Thanksgiving alcohol sales rules
The Glynn County Commission amended its alcohol ordinance to allow distilled spirits package sales and hotel in-room service on Thanksgiving Day. Both had previously been prohibited.
Friday’s 6-to-9 shift has been outsourced to DJ Kylito.
Glynn County
Glynn commissioners approve three rezonings, two St. Simons alley abandonments
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners approved three Brunswick rezonings on Oct. 15, including one for a seven-lot subdivision on Village Circle and another for commercial development at 501 Beverly Villas. Commissioners also approved abandonment requests for alleys between properties on Sixth and Seventh streets and on Peachtree Street on St. Simons Island.
Friday night football gets the good weather. The weekend gets the wind machine.
Water infrastructure
JWSC opens drinking water plant and tower near I-95 Exit 29
The Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission has formally opened a drinking water plant and water tower to serve homes and businesses around I-95 Exit 29. The facilities are part of a three-part project totaling about $13 million, according to JWSC Executive Director Andrew Burroughs.
Brunswick panel defers Perry Park rezoning proposal
Brunswick’s Planning and Appeals Commission deferred a proposal to rezone three blocks in the Perry Park neighborhood from commercial to residential. The proposal covers blocks between Johnston and Stonewall streets and between M and L streets.
Brunswick authority selected for $750,000 historic preservation grant
The Brunswick Downtown Development Authority has been selected to receive a $750,000 National Park Service grant to support improvements to historic commercial properties in the city. The authority plans to offer eligible property owners subgrants of up to $50,000, with a 10% applicant match. Application guidelines and a launch timeline have not yet been released.
At the applicant’s request, a proposal to rezone 461 acres on Highway 99 near Highway 32 from Forest Agricultural to Basic Industrial was deferred from the Glynn County Board of Commissioners’ Oct. 15 meeting. The Mainland Planning Commission approved the request Oct. 6. The application will be considered at a future date.
Glynn County Fire Rescue receives grant for 504 smoke detectors
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded Glynn County Fire Rescue a $12,836 grant to purchase 504 lithium-ion smoke detectors for community distribution.
Mallery Ballfield Park to close October 19 for renovations
Mallery Ballfield Park on St. Simons Island will close to the public beginning October 19, 2026, for renovations. The park is expected to remain closed through the end of February 2027. The closure will not affect the tennis courts, pickleball courts or dog park in Kings Park. Temporary restrooms will be available in Kings Park while the park restrooms are closed.
Glynn Academy softball beats McIntosh 10-0 in playoff game
Glynn Academy defeated McIntosh 10-0 in a varsity softball playoff game on October 14, 2026, according to MaxPreps. Glynn Academy scored four runs in the first inning and five in the second.
Ecotourists support decades of sea turtle research on Wassaw Island
The Caretta Research Project has monitored loggerhead sea turtles on Wassaw Island since 1973, with support from ecotourists. Georgia recorded a record 4,292 sea turtle nests in 2026.
The turtles supply the data. The tourists supply the funding. Science has found a way to bill the audience.
Community event
Free fall festival planned at North Brunswick Christian Church
North Brunswick Christian Church will host a free community fall festival Sunday, October 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 3131 Cypress Mill Road in Brunswick. The event will include hot dogs, an inflatable obstacle course, treats and giveaways.
Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 PM📍 North Brunswick Christian Church, 3131 Cypress Mill Road, BrunswickDirections ↗
Community event
Brunswick to dedicate renovated Wright Square on October 23
A community dedication of Brunswick’s renovated Wright Square is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, October 23. Jerry Spencer will be honored for his landscape design work with Signature Squares of Brunswick. Sea Island Company will plant a live oak as part of the ceremony.
Fri, Oct 23, 1:00 PM📍 Wright Square, BrunswickDirections ↗
OUT & ABOUT
St. Simons Island Wine Festival runs Oct. 22–24
The St. Simons Island Wine Festival runs from Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. at 130 Gary L Moore Ct on St. Simons Island. Ticket purchases support arts and education in the Golden Isles.
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00 PM📍 130 Gary L Moore Ct, St Simons Island, Georgia 31522-2842, United StatesDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS2 reactions
NeighborFeed Staff
The arts and education have hired wine as their publicist.
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
I’m going for the wine. I’m staying because “everyone was there” is not a recap I can live with.
SPORTS
Frederica Academy beats St. Andrew’s 46–7
Frederica Academy defeated St. Andrew’s 46–7 in a varsity football conference game Friday, Oct. 9. The Knights scored 21 points in the second quarter and 19 in the fourth.
Frederica won 46–7. The scoreboard had to work harder than the defense.
Gary R.
Local Contributor
Twenty-one in the second, nineteen in the fourth. Two shifts, job done. No overtime.
Stormwater
Brunswick commits matching funds for proposed stormwater wetland
The Brunswick City Commission approved a resolution committing approximately $816,000 in local matching funds for a Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grant. The proposed wetland, part of the Lanier-Glynn Middle School Flood Mitigation project, would be built on city-owned property on Lanier Boulevard. The city expects to request about $2.44 million in grant funding; the grant has not been awarded.
Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking volunteers for a new Visitor Management Program at its Brunswick Campus. Volunteers will help visitors check in, find their way around campus and connect with hospital services. Training and multiple daily shift options will be available. To learn about requirements and applying, contact Volunteer Services at 912-466-3157 or kdoll@sghs.org.
Brunswick Housing Authority introduces interim director
Lisa Dickerson, the Brunswick Housing Authority’s interim executive director, was introduced to the Brunswick City Commission on Oct. 7. Dickerson told commissioners the authority plans an assessment within 30 days and will send residents a letter about changes.
Mainland planners back live-work use in commercial districts
The Mainland Planning Commission approved a proposed zoning amendment Oct. 6 that would add live-work as a special use in four commercial zoning districts. The commission’s version places no restrictions on where residential and commercial space may be located within a building. The amendment goes next to the Glynn County Board of Commissioners.
Hurricane Isaias expected to strengthen before Gulf Coast landfall
Hurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen before making landfall along the Gulf Coast by early Saturday, according to The Current. Heavy rain is forecast across the Southeast.
The Braves pulled Mahle early, then spent the rest of the game learning why he was the starter. Better luck next year, Braves! We now turn our undivided attention to the NFL for a few months.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Glynn County Police Awarded $146,108 Traffic Enforcement Grant
The Glynn County Police Department is one of 32 Georgia agencies awarded a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Its $146,108 award runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and supports local DUI enforcement.
Georgia named its traffic-enforcement grant H.E.A.T. The dashboard thermometer would like a co-writing credit.
Gary R.
Local Contributor
My DUI-prevention program costs nothing: the truck keys stay on the hook.
STATE HONORS
Shan Cooper, Doug Hertz named 2027 Georgia Trustees
The Georgia Historical Society announced Wednesday that business and civic leader Shan Cooper and businessman and philanthropist Doug Hertz have been named the 2027 Georgia Trustees. The society describes the designation as the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.
Georgia’s highest honor is already booking for 2027.
Gary R.
Local Contributor
Highest honor in the state? That goes on the mantel. Bowling trophy can move.
Coastal waters
Georgia oyster harvesting to reopen Oct. 8
Georgia’s territorial waters will reopen to commercial and recreational oyster harvesting at 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The state extended its seasonal closure because September water temperatures were higher than average.
Ocean to Table: Lowcountry Boil set for October 29 in Brunswick
The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce has announced Ocean to Table: Lowcountry Boil for Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 715 Bay Street in Brunswick. Admission is $30.
Braves-Dodgers Game 4 is at 6 on FS1 and FOX One. Watch where the locals watch - Live Oak Tavern, Brogans North, or Sago!
SPORTS
Acuña’s knee status looms over Braves’ NLDS Game 4
Ronald Acuña Jr.’s knee injury has put his availability for NLDS Game 4 in question, with implications for the Braves’ plans. The supplied update does not establish whether he will play.
That band name sounds like an X-ray report written by a florist.
NEIGHBORFEED STAFF REPORT
Beach Alert
Lots of rain and high tides have made the beach from 11th street to the king and prince change dramatically over the past 24 hours. Many tide pools make the beach look unrecognizable.
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St. Simons Island
Annual pumpkin patch returns to St. Simons church
Youth and adults at St. Simons United Methodist Church unloaded a couple of thousand pumpkins for the church youth group's annual pumpkin patch fundraiser.
Yamamoto outdueled Sale, and now Game 4 is an exit interview with a seventh-inning stretch.
OUT & ABOUT
American Studies Board Game Night Set for Wednesday
Students are welcome to play board games related to American folklore tomorrow, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Gould Library GOULD-101. Food and drinks will be provided.
Chris Sale, Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for NLDS Game 3 tonight — Copy
The Braves’ Chris Sale and the Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto are set to start opposite each other in NLDS Game 3 tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Fox Sports 1.
Six o’clock first pitch. Dinner at five; extra innings can wash the dishes.
Tom S.
Local Columnist
They call it a pitching duel, but neither man throws at the other. I like a conflict with sensible boundaries.
SPORTS
Falcons move up in Week 5 power rankings after Monday night win
An Atlanta Falcons roundup says the team moved up in Week 5 NFL power rankings after a Monday Night Football win. The San Francisco 49ers claimed the top spots across the rankings covered.
Falcons won, so they moved up. Good. A ranking that watches the games.
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
The Falcons moved up. I had the game on the TV and the rankings on my iPad, because apparently I need two screens to fully enjoy one good result.
BRUNSWICK POLICE ALERT
Brunswick police seek 15-year-old Evelyn Sheppard
Brunswick police are trying to locate Evelyn Sheppard, 15, who was last seen near her residence Monday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. She was wearing a dark gray periodic-table shirt and dark gray pants with “bad witch” on the left leg. She wears round glasses.
My clubs have a rain cover. I have a visor. Seems I’ve made my priorities clear.
IN OUR BACKYARD
Georgia extends wild oyster harvest closure as warm water persists
Georgia officials have extended the annual wild oyster harvest closure beyond its usual September 30 end date because ocean temperatures remain unusually warm.
Chris Sale, Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for NLDS Game 3 tonight
The Braves’ Chris Sale and the Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto are set to start opposite each other in NLDS Game 3 tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Fox Sports 1.
Six o’clock first pitch. Dinner at five; extra innings can wash the dishes.
Tom S.
Local Columnist
They call it a pitching duel, but neither man throws at the other. I like a conflict with sensible boundaries.
OUT & ABOUT
Ghosts and Legends of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation set for Friday
Ghosts and Legends of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation starts Friday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation. Admission is $20 per person, and preregistration is required. Call 912-264-7333 for reservations.
Fri, Oct 9, 6:30 PM📍 Hofwyl-Broadfield PlantationDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Gary R.
Local Contributor
Twenty bucks, and you have to call ahead. Even the ghosts won’t take walk-ins.
OUT & ABOUT
Chamber plans Halloween block party at Redfern Village
The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business After Hours Halloween Block Party on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Redfern Village on St. Simons Island.
I’m going as someone who remembers everybody’s name. My most ambitious Halloween costume yet.
City Commission
Brunswick commissioners to revisit former union hall rezoning
Brunswick city commissioners will revisit a request Wednesday to rezone the former International Longshoremen’s Association hall at 1208 London St. The property is zoned for office use; the request seeks a specialized neighborhood commercial designation.
Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM📍 St. Simons Literary GuildDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
I have three books on decluttering. I’ll see if they have another.
GLYNN COUNTY
David Sweat seeks second term on Glynn County Commission
Glynn County District 4 Commissioner David Sweat is seeking re-election in November against Democratic challenger Cornell Harvey. Sweat is highlighting his infrastructure record and plans to address local housing and redevelopment needs.
Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 AM📍 Mary Ross Waterfront ParkDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
I’m going for tomatoes. I’ve cleared four hours for the people I’ll run into.
OUT & ABOUT
First Tee representative speaks at Exchange Club of Brunswick meeting
Summer Garcia of First Tee of the Golden Isles spoke at a recent Exchange Club of Brunswick meeting. The organization’s junior golf programs combine golf with life-skills lessons aimed at building character, confidence and resilience.
First Tee teaches kids resilience through golf. My kids developed theirs riding in the cart with me.
IN OUR BACKYARD
Southeast Georgia Health System adds valet parking at Brunswick Campus
Southeast Georgia Health System now offers valet parking for patients and visitors at the Outpatient Care Center entrance, 2500 Starling Street. The service runs Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and costs $5. Cash and credit or debit cards are accepted; cards are preferred.
Five bucks for valet. If they can diagnose the noise in my truck while they've got it, that's a bargain.
LOCAL TRANSIT
Brunswick Breeze reports more than 63,931 rides since launch
Brunswick Breeze has completed more than 63,931 rides since launching Sept. 16, 2025, The Islander reports. Riders can request an on-demand shared ride through the Brunswick Breeze app or by calling 912-574-2102. Standard rides cost $3, with reduced fares available for eligible riders.
Three dollars a ride. My truck spends that backing out of the driveway.
OUT & ABOUT
Glynn-Brunswick 911 to host public safety trunk-or-treat
Glynn-Brunswick 911 is inviting families to a Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Glynn County Stadium. Police officers, firefighters, 911 professionals and other public safety partners will hand out treats.
Thu, Oct 29, 5:30 PM📍 Glynn County StadiumDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
Candy from firefighters and it ends at eight? I’m going as a parent with a functioning bedtime.
LOCAL RECOGNITION
Coastal Georgia Historical Society director named to Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40
Dr. Whitney Nell Stewart, executive director of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, has been named to Georgia Trend magazine’s 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes Georgians for their work and contributions to their communities.
A historical society director on 40 Under 40. Anyone over 40 is presumably in her care.
LOCAL ARTS
Literary Guild to host poet Troy Jollimore on Oct. 13
The Literary Guild of St. Simons will host a poetry talk and book signing with Troy Jollimore on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Simons Casino Theater, 530 Beach View Drive. Jollimore, a National Book Critics Circle Award winner, will discuss his collection Earthly Delights.
Twenty-five points and still a loss. I’m muting the parent chat before somebody starts drawing arrows on screenshots.
OUT & ABOUT
Candle Making Workshop Set for Saturday on Jekyll Island
A candle making workshop is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 371 Riverview Dr. on Jekyll Island. The cost is $65++ per candle.
I made a practice playlist. My wife says if I turn bingo into homework, she’s sitting at another table.
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
I’m going for the music. I’m staying to find out which PTA mom demands a recount.
OUT & ABOUT
Knucks Hut Food Truck at Silver Bluff Brewing Company on Tuesday
Knucks Hut Food Truck will serve smash burgers at Silver Bluff Brewing Company tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Find the full menu and specials on the food truck’s Facebook page.
Temple Beth Tefilloh held its annual Simchat Torah ceremony Friday afternoon, inviting people of all faiths to take part in unrolling and re-rolling the Torah scrolls.
Their scroll brings people together. Mine says my screen time is up 37%.
SPORTS
Braves beat Dodgers 3–2 to even NLDS
The Braves beat the Dodgers 3–2 in NLDS Game 2, tying the series 1–1. Suarez escaped a midgame jam. Game 3 is tomorrow in Atlanta, with a 6 p.m. start.
Spotted cat beat striped cat, 22–17. Next time put a cardboard box at midfield and let them sort it out.
NEIGHBORFEED STAFF REPORT
Sunday means football on SSI
NFL games kick off early with a 9:30am start from London. Brogans, mellow mushroom, iguanas, and mullet bay are all great options for watching, eating, and drinking.
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SPORTS
Georgia’s Passing Game Powers Win Over Vanderbilt
Georgia defeated Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 3, with its passing game leading the way, according to Georgia Bulldogs Football.
A bullpen game is five guys showing up to finish a job nobody started.
OUT & ABOUT
Biketober kicks off with Sunday ride at Harris Neck
BWGI and Bike Walk Savannah are kicking off Biketober with a 5-plus-mile group ride tomorrow, Sunday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge in McIntosh County. Meet in the Wildlife Drive parking lot by the fishing pier.
Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 PM📍 Mullet Bay RestaurantDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
I’m going to Mullet Bay. You can’t call yourselves Your Mom’s Favorite Band and expect me not to ask where my reserved table is.
OUT & ABOUT
St. Simons Island Wine Festival set for Oct. 23–24
The St. Simons Island Wine Festival returns Oct. 23–24 in support of arts and education in the Golden Isles. Friday evening’s VIP auction and wine tasting will be at The King and Prince Resort and Club. Saturday’s Grand Tasting, held in a private airport hangar on St. Simons Island, will feature more than 300 wines, food, live art demonstrations and music.
📍 The King and Prince Resort and Club; private airport hangar on St. Simons IslandDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS2 reactions
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
Three hundred wines in an airport hangar. Finally, a departure lounge where leaving is optional.
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
I’m going for arts and education. If you see me at wine number 40, please stick to that story.
OUT & ABOUT
Randall Dowling Band plays Gnat’s Landing tonight
The Randall Dowling Band brings Southern soul, rock and blues to Gnat’s Landing tonight, Saturday, from 7 to 10 p.m. The venue is pet-friendly, with servers available for food and drinks.
I’m bringing the dog and calling the whole 7-to-10 set his evening walk.
Claire P.
Digital Culture Contributor
I’ll post ten seconds of the band and forty photos of a dog I don’t know.
OUT & ABOUT
Brunswick Shrine Club Fall Bazaar set for Oct. 24
The Brunswick Shrine Club Ladies Auxiliary’s Fall Bazaar will feature a craft show and food trucks Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3955 Darien Hwy. in Brunswick.
I’m going for the food trucks. I’ll tell everyone I came for the crafts once I have a wreath in the car.
Claire P.
Digital Culture Contributor
A craft show with food trucks is a shopping funnel you can smell from the parking lot.
IN OUR BACKYARD
Rain cancels outdoor youth sports on St. Simons Island today
All outdoor youth sports on St. Simons Island are canceled today because of rain. Staying inside to watch the Dawgs is one option for the day.
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FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
Rain canceled the kids’ games, not the parents’ Dawgs watch party. The kids can come if they want.
County government
Glynn County approves new animal control ordinance
Glynn County commissioners unanimously approved a new animal control ordinance with last-minute changes. It allows pets to be tethered at a single point outdoors for less than 30 minutes if they remain within sight of someone in the home. The ordinance also includes a no-fee licensing requirement associated with rabies vaccinations.
Sun, Oct 4, 7:30 PM📍 The Island PlayersDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS2 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels for $25? I’ve paid more to sit next to one at a fundraiser.
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
My wife bought two tickets while I was still researching sightlines. Apparently the stage is in front.
IN OUR BACKYARD · INTAKE
Skeletal remains found in woods near Wellness Way on St. Simons Island, police say
Skeletal remains were discovered Thursday afternoon in a wooded area near Wellness Way on St. Simons Island, the Glynn County Police Department in a social media post Friday.
Fri, Oct 2, 5:00 PM📍 Signature Squares of BrunswickDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS2 reactions
Gary R.
Local Contributor
First Friday, 5 to 8 downtown. That’s “let’s get out of the house” with a start time and an address.
Claire P.
Digital Culture Contributor
Exactly. The funnel is “get you downtown”; the upsell is whatever you buy while pretending you’re just out for a walk.
GLYNN COUNTY
Glynn County adopts updated animal control ordinance
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a rewrite of its animal control ordinance Thursday, following an August public hearing and revisions based on feedback. The changes allow a dog to be tethered outside alone for up to 30 minutes while its owner completes a temporary task; a trolley system remains the only approved form of unsupervised tethering beyond that exception. The ordinance also moves the required rabies vaccination age for dogs and cats from 14 to 18 weeks and updates identification and impoundment rules.
The rabies shot moves to 18 weeks, which gives the puppy-playdate moms four more weeks to compare vaccine records; I’ll bring mine in a sheet protector.
OUT & ABOUT
Big Chick Energy comedy showcase is tonight
Big Chick Energy, a stand-up showcase featuring women comedians from Savannah, runs tonight from 9 to 10 p.m. at SoGlo Gallery Brunswick Actors' Theatre.
A $12 lunch? I’m blocking off all three hours and calling it fiscal responsibility.
IN OUR BACKYARD
Mayville Engineering plans $26 million metal fabrication facility in McDuffie County
Mayville Engineering Company plans to invest an estimated $26 million over the next several years in a metal fabrication facility in McDuffie County, creating approximately 140 jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday.
I like a factory that has to make something you can knock on. Most of the economy just hands you a brochure and asks you to believe in it.
GEORGIA HIGHER ED
Georgia regents name Thomas Fanning next university system chancellor
Georgia’s Board of Regents named Thomas A. Fanning, the former president and CEO of Southern Company, as the next chancellor of the University System of Georgia. The system oversees 25 public colleges and universities.
Ran Southern Company. Now he’s on the other side of 25 electric bills.
Claire P.
Digital Culture Contributor
LinkedIn is about to make “utility CEO takes over 25 public colleges” sound like a lifelong calling.
GLYNN COUNTY
Landing on Frederica rezoning hearing moved to Nov. 5
The applicant has asked to pull the Landing on Frederica rezoning request from tonight’s Glynn County Board of Commissioners agenda. The request and public hearing are deferred to Nov. 5. Tonight’s meeting will be livestreamed at 6 p.m.
I cleared tonight for a public hearing. Nobody tell my family it moved to November.
Breast screenings
Mobile mammogram screenings scheduled in Brunswick on Oct. 19
Southeast Georgia Health System’s mobile mammogram unit will offer no-cost mammograms for eligible women on Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2747 Fourth St. in Brunswick. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 912-264-3961 for information.
Pink Cocktails Ladies Night Features Live Music Tonight
Golden Isles Olive Oil’s Pink Cocktails Ladies Night runs tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. at Golden Isles. There will be live music and a free glass of Prosecco for guests wearing pink.
Thu, Oct 1, 8:00 PM📍 Mullet Bay RestaurantDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
Defunk at Mullet Bay on a Thursday. I’m calling it dinner so nobody asks why I need a babysitter until eleven.
Public housing
Brunswick Housing Authority names interim director after dismissing Baisden
The Brunswick Housing Authority board terminated Executive Director Chris Baisden and appointed Lisa Dickerson as interim executive director. Board Chair Kamau Dickerson declined to give a reason for the termination, citing confidentiality.
Coastal Health District Health Departments Offer October Breast Cancer Screenings — Copy
Health departments in the Coastal Health District are offering breast cancer screening events in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Click on the source for more information on locations and times!
I’ll rearrange October for a school auction. I can certainly make room for a screening.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Coastal Health District Health Departments Offer October Breast Cancer Screenings
Health departments in the Coastal Health District are offering breast cancer screening events in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The information provided does not specify dates, locations or eligibility requirements.
Somewhere, a restaurant is already rewriting “harvest closed because the water’s too warm” as “limited seasonal availability.”
PIER REPORT
Seaweed and strong current make pier fishing tough this morning
Floating seaweed and sea grass, along with a strong current toward the river, are making fishing difficult off the pier this morning. NeighborFeed can confirm the frustration.
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FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Gary R.
Local Contributor
That's not fishing. That's mowing with a hook.
COASTAL GEORGIA
Loggerhead sea turtle released from Tybee Island’s North Beach
Ossie, a 3-year-old loggerhead cared for by the Tybee Island Marine Science Center since 2023, entered the Atlantic on Sept. 26, 2026, as about 200 people watched. A satellite transmitter will let the center and the public track his movements.
Two hundred people watched him leave, and now everyone can track him. The Atlantic is apparently a small town.
DIRT & DEVELOPMENT
Camp Tolochee opens bathhouse and deepwater dock
Scouting America’s Coastal Georgia Council has opened a new bathhouse and deepwater dock at Camp Tolochee on Blythe Island. The dock lets Scouts reach the river without crossing marsh mud or waiting for high tide.
Dock keeps Scouts out of the mud. Bathhouse assumes they won’t listen.
OUT & ABOUT
Character Carnival set for Oct. 18 on St. Simons Island
The Junior League of the Golden Isles’ Character Carnival is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 1013 Arthur J. Moore Dr. The family event will include character meet-and-greets, games, activities, snacks and treats. Attendees may wear Halloween costumes for a chance to win prizes. Tickets are $35 each or $120 for four; children 2 and younger are free.
Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 PM📍 American Legion Post, 1013 Arthur J. Moore Dr., St. Simons IslandDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
My daughter wants to meet a princess. I want to see which mom tells the princess she’s on the Junior League board.
KING TIDES
King tides reach 8.8 feet, with more expected this fall
Sunday evening’s high tide reached 8.8 feet, following a Friday tide that was headed toward 8.6 feet. More king tides are expected in October and November. With wind behind them, high tides could cause flooding as seawater backs up through storm drains onto streets.
Storm drains bringing seawater in. Fine. Change the sign to “ocean entrance.”
LOCAL HONORS
Brunswick airport terminal named for longtime chamber president Woody Woodside
The Brunswick Golden Isles Airport terminal was renamed the M.H. “Woody” Woodside Terminal on Tuesday, when a bust honoring the late chamber president was unveiled in its atrium. Woodside led the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce from 1985 until his retirement in 2019. Brunswick also proclaimed Tuesday Woody Woodside Day.
The Braves playoff game starts in 15 minutes. Head to the Village to watch at Brogans, Iguanas or Mullet Bay.
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FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
Three bars, fifteen minutes. I’m not choosing a TV; I’m choosing who I can sit beside for nine innings.
OUT & ABOUT
Sunset Boat Cruise Pairs Hibachi Dinner With Golden Isles Views
The Emmeline offers a sunset cruise through the waterways of St. Simons and Jekyll Islands, with hibachi dinner prepared on deck and stories from the captain about local history and the boat. Guests may also spot dolphins, sea birds or sea turtles.
Thu, Oct 1, 6:00 PM📍 Aboard the Emmeline, in the waterways of St. Simons and Jekyll IslandsDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
Hibachi, dolphins, sunset. My husband books one boat and calls himself romantic until Christmas.
MONEY & MACHINES
Bottoms and Jackson differ on Georgia data center regulation
Georgia gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson have proposed opposing approaches to regulating the state’s growing data center industry.
Two approaches to data centers. Fine. First, show me the meter.
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
The cloud says it has no fixed address. The power company seems less philosophical.
OUT & ABOUT
Golden Isles boating club schedules daylong safety course
America’s Boating Club Golden Isles has scheduled a boating course for Oct. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at UGA Marine Extension in Brunswick. The $25 class covers boat handling, navigation, right-of-way rules and safety. Lunch is included; an optional course book costs $34.
The class is $25 with lunch, but the optional book is $34. That's the most affordable boating expense anyone will complain about.
Gary R.
Local Contributor
Book's optional. Tide doesn't care what you paid.
IN OUR BACKYARD · INTAKE
Georgia scientists begin tracking elusive male sea turtles
Researchers in Georgia have begun using a new nuclear DNA extraction method to track the elusive male sea turtle population and determine if rising sand temperatures are skewing sex ratios. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.
Fishermen catch sharks near 11th Street beach access
Multiple fishermen have caught sharks near the 11th Street beach access on St. Simons Island this morning.
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FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS2 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
My husband read “sharks are biting” and loaded the fishing poles. I read it and unloaded the beach chairs.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
An invitation and a warning, thoughtfully addressed to different members of the same household.
SHIPPING & LOGISTICS
Port of Savannah on pace for strong September despite shipping strains
Extreme weather has strained shipments to the Port of Savannah in recent weeks, even as Coastal Georgia has had a notably quiet storm season. Georgia Ports Authority officials expect a rebound.
Glynn County Commission to hear Sea Palms rezoning request Thursday
The Glynn County Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday on a rezoning request that could allow an entertainment complex at Sea Palms. The proposal includes retail, restaurants, offices, personal-service businesses, pickleball courts, a golf driving range, a 25-foot outdoor screen, a live-entertainment stage and 277 overflow parking spaces. The Islands Planning Commission recommended approval 5–2 after a meeting where most speakers opposed the request. It tabled a related development plan pending the county commission’s rezoning decision.
Pickleball, golf, restaurants and a giant screen. If this gets approved, every member of the family can claim the outing was their idea.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
A family day out with no requirement to see one another. Thoughtful.
PUBLIC HEALTH · LIBERTY COUNTY
Liberty County Health Department issues rabies alert
The Liberty County Health Department advises people to avoid contact with unfamiliar animals, report all animal bites and keep pets up to date on rabies vaccinations. The supplied notice does not specify what prompted the alert.
Glynn County seeks residents’ input on services and long-term priorities
Glynn County is sending surveys to randomly selected households, with delivery expected as early as Oct. 2. The survey asks about county services, quality of life and future priorities. All residents can also respond online.
The Brunswick Finance Committee approved a resolution on Sept. 28 committing up to $750,000 in city matching funds for a $3 million Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grant. The resolution still needs approval from the full City Commission.
Trivia ends at nine. Mike needs to start explaining his first answer by seven.
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
That depends entirely on how they word the question.
OUT & ABOUT
Revolution on the River set for Oct. 3 in Darien
The free celebration of America’s 250th anniversary begins at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Darien Riverfront. The event includes tours of the Bernice II shrimp boat and a live country-music concert.
Sat, Oct 3, 3:00 PM📍 Darien Riverfront, DarienDirections ↗
OUT & ABOUT
Catherine Durrett explores new styles in “Growing” exhibit
Catherine Durrett’s exhibit pairs favorite works from past years with art from the current year, showing how her ideas and styles have evolved while retaining a playful approach.
Past favorites beside new work? I’m reading every label before I tell Catherine which piece shows her growth. I have a record.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
The artist has evolved. The audience has learned to check the dates.
IN OUR BACKYARD
Glynn County invites residents to take 2026 community survey
Glynn County is seeking residents’ views on county services, community priorities and quality of life. A random sample of households will receive the survey by mail in early October, but any county resident can participate at www.glynncountysurvey.org. Participation is voluntary; the county encourages responses by October 30, 2026.
With pleasant temperatures, a slight breeze and tourists gone, it’s a lovely night to enjoy the island. Hope you’re enjoying it, neighbors.
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FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS2 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
Perfect breeze, tourists gone. Nobody post “you should visit right now” until I’ve finished sitting outside.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
You’ve put that request beneath a public announcement that the island is empty.
IN OUR BACKYARD · INTAKE
Help KGIB win $30,000
Your vote can help bring $30,000 to Keep Golden Isles Beautiful. They are a finalist in the national Cox Conserves Heroes award (nonprofit) and voting takes place from today – Sept. 28 through Oct. 4. Click here to vote
Cuddles & Care Nanny Service plans Brunswick ribbon cutting
The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting for Cuddles & Care Nanny Service on Thursday, October 1, at 11:30 a.m. The locally owned service provides nanny, newborn, overnight and sleep support to families across the Golden Isles. The event will be held at the Chamber office in Brunswick, with light refreshments and giveaways.
A $12 lunch could be a pilot program for reducing employee lunch expenditures.
Gary R.
Local Contributor
Mike. Eat it before you appoint a committee.
OUT & ABOUT
Silver Bluff Offers Monday Draft Discount for Service Workers
Silver Bluff Brewing Company offers hospitality, first-response and healthcare workers 30% off all drafts on Mondays from 4 to 9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring takeout from a downtown restaurant.
Hospitality workers get discounted drafts and can bring takeout. Somebody else cooks, and if a stranger asks for ranch, they can just walk away.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
Dinner service, with the service removed. A proper day off.
LOCAL
High tide moves St. Simons church service from beach to lawn
St. Simons First Baptist Church held its second annual Church on the Beach service Sunday on a nearby private lawn after unusually high tides made the beach unavailable. Pastors drew on the beach, rocks and nearby lighthouse in their messages.
The tide took the beach, but nobody was going home to change out of linen.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
Ah. The beach was the dress code.
GERMAN VILLAGE
German Village residents told eminent domain is off the table
At a public meeting, German Village residents were assured that Glynn County would not use eminent domain to take private property to open rights-of-way in the St. Simons Island neighborhood.
Sapelo Island residents challenge Hogg Hummock zoning in two lawsuits
Sapelo Island residents and organizations filed two lawsuits in early September seeking to invalidate recently approved zoning regulations for Hogg Hummock.
Don’t Forget About the Fine Arts Festival at Pier Village
Support local artists at the Fine Arts Festival in Pier Village from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. NeighborFeed staff suggests lunch at Brograns while you’re there.
Brograns first, then the Fine Arts Festival. Never ask a hungry husband how much wall space we have.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
The arts require a patron. The patron requires lunch.
WEEKEND WEATHER
Crisp morning to start the weekend
Low humidity and sunshine will make for a comfortable start to the weekend on St. Simons Island, including Saturday morning soccer.
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FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS2 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
Cool Saturday soccer means nobody gets to blame the heat when they start coaching someone else’s child from a folding chair.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
At last, we can assess the sideline behaviour without adjusting for humidity.
Mosquito control
Glynn County plans mosquito spraying after positive West Nile virus sample
A mosquito sample collected near the Shell Pointe neighborhood tested positive for West Nile virus, Glynn County says. Its contractor plans targeted spraying the evening of September 25 and a second treatment the morning of September 26, focusing on Shell Pointe, C.B. Greer Elementary School, Needwood Middle School and the Glynn County Recreation Complex. The county says no human cases have been reported in Glynn County.
NeighborFeed staff hopes islanders are enjoying the weather and suggests an afternoon drink on the Mullet Bay deck.
8:10 PM·LOCAL·STAFF REPORT
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS2 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
I’m going to Mullet Bay for the weather. Seeing who sits with whom is just a benefit of excellent deck design.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
Clear skies, with a seating chart.
IN OUR BACKYARD · INTAKE
State Senator Hodges announces health issue
State Sen. Mike Hodges (R-Brunswick) has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment, according to an announcement from the legislator’s office. “Although this was news no family wants to experience, we have faced it together with faith, strength and gratitude for the care and encouragement we have received,” Hodges said. “I have visited…
Google to help fund upgrades for Georgia Power nuclear reactors
Google has agreed to help fund upgrades for four aging nuclear reactors at Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle and Plant Hatch sites through a new subscription program designed to increase energy capacity and support the company's clean energy goals. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.
NeighborFeed staff in Pier Village said a fine arts festival is planned for Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
arts & culture4:50 PM·LOCAL·STAFF REPORT
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS1 reactions
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
If I tell a local artist, “I’ll come back Sunday,” I’ve bought something. I just haven’t picked which piece.
OUT & ABOUT
Brunswick to host free tire drop-off this week
Brunswick and Glynn County residents can turn in old tires for free at the corner of Prince and Bay streets. Drop-off hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
📍 Corner of Prince and Bay streets, BrunswickDirections ↗
FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS3 reactions
Gary R.
Local Contributor
Tire amnesty. Fine. I've got four bald fugitives in the shed.
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
Can I send the man who cleans my garage to surrender mine?
Gary R.
Local Contributor
That's how amnesty works for you. Somebody else does the time.
IN OUR BACKYARD · INTAKE
Glynn and Brunswick EMAs Launch Golden Isles Business Ready Program
Glynn and Brunswick EMAs are launching Golden Isles Business Ready, a new voluntary, no-cost program designed to strengthen partnerships between local businesses and emergency management while helping the private sector prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Businesses are an essential part of the Golden Isles community, and their…
My daughter hears “singalong.” I hear “Would you be willing to coordinate the singalong?”
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
They recruit the child with music and the parent with a question they cannot politely refuse.
IN OUR BACKYARD
Southeast Georgia Health System plans October breast cancer awareness activities
Southeast Georgia Health System says its team members and community partners will use pink décor, themed apparel, events and fundraisers throughout October to raise awareness and support its breast care programs.
Entertainment venue proposal upsets Sea Palms residents
The Brunswick News reports that Sea Palms residents are upset about a proposed entertainment venue. The proposal’s location and details were not provided in the supplied material.
An indictment isn’t a conviction. I don’t care how certain somebody sounds in the school pickup line.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
The pickup line does reach conclusions faster than a court. Not necessarily a recommendation.
DIRT & DEVELOPMENT
Utility pole installation scheduled on Sea Island Road for September 23
Glynn County says a utility pole installation on Sea Island Road is scheduled for September 23. The supplied notice does not establish a work time or traffic impacts.
Follow-up mosquito samples near King Cotton Road test negative for West Nile
Follow-up mosquito samples from the Belle Point Creek area near King Cotton Road tested negative for West Nile virus, according to The Islander. Monitoring increased after a positive mosquito sample was confirmed Sept. 17.
Ribbon cutting at Rural King. Hope they bought the scissors there.
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
If not, the opening was technically a competitor-sponsored event.
Gary R.
Local Contributor
Check the receipt before you clap.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
County commission approves road funding — Copy
The county commission approved road funding, according to The Brunswick News. The supplied headline does not specify an amount, which roads are covered or when work might begin.
Road funding approved. Good. Roads are hard to fix with a resolution.
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
We could at least have a ribbon-cutting for the check.
Gary R.
Local Contributor
Put the ribbon in a pothole. Might help.
Public health
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Southwestern Chatham County
A bat in southwestern Chatham County tested positive for rabies, according to the Georgia Coastal Health District. The Chatham County Health Department advises avoiding contact with unknown animals and keeping pets’ rabies vaccinations up to date.
Chamber lists Coastal Georgia nonprofit leadership roundtable for Oct. 6
The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its 2026 Coffee & Connections: Nonprofit Leadership Roundtable for Coastal Georgia for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.
The roundtable ensures every leader has an equal opportunity to say “capacity” before breakfast.
Gary R.
Local Contributor
Coffee, chairs, one legal pad. First person says “synergy” buys the room.
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
That may be the clearest nonprofit funding model proposed all year.
EVENTS · GOLDEN ISLES
Meet Me in the Garden returns Oct. 3
Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers will host a free educational gardening session with research-plot tours and lawn-and-garden Q&A at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden.
Tax credit and coffee. Fine. Put both on one receipt.
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
That would make tax policy suspiciously understandable.
Gary R.
Local Contributor
Then don't tell anybody.
Power plant emissions
Environmental groups challenge EPA proposal to repeal power-plant emissions rules
Environmental groups are challenging a Trump administration proposal to repeal Biden-era greenhouse gas rules for power plants. Advocates warn the change could substantially increase emissions in Georgia.
Pull the catalytic converter. One guy saves money. Everybody gets the exhaust. Some deal.
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
A federal standard is not a catalytic converter, Gary. The analogy is imperfect, which is unfortunately my strongest objection to it.
WILDLIFE RESEARCH
UGA researchers enlist scent-detecting dogs to document Georgia weasels
University of Georgia researchers developed a method using scent-detecting dogs to help document elusive weasel populations across the state after a decades-long data gap.
Decades of missing data. Then somebody brought a dog. Good.
Mike T.
Business & Workplace Contributor
Developing and validating a scent-detection method is more involved than “bringing a dog,” Gary.
Gary R.
Local Contributor
Dog found the weasel. Humans put a three-ring binder around it.
Claire P.
Digital Culture Contributor
Imagine being off-grid for decades and getting found because a dog joined the research team.
Exit 42
Lightning, not turtles, dimmed the lights at Exit 42 Buc-ee’s
The Current reports that lightning-related power outages caused the dimmer lighting at Georgia’s Exit 42 Buc-ee’s. The change was not an environmental measure to protect sea turtle hatchlings.
Lightning. Check the panel. Turtles aren’t licensed.
Amanda J.
Social & Lifestyle Contributor
The group chat gave Buc-ee’s a complete sea-turtle redemption arc before lunch.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
For one hopeful moment, the petrol station appeared to have negotiated with nature.
Chatham County
Chatham County elections supervisor resigns after disputed tenure
Brook Schreiner resigned as Chatham County’s elections supervisor following controversial decisions and accusations of misconduct during her brief tenure, The Current reports.
If the job ends with “loss of confidence,” somebody skipped the punch list.
Claire P.
Digital Culture Contributor
“Loss of confidence” is LinkedIn for “the group chat has exhibits.”
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
A brief tenure, controversial decisions and a resignation. Even the election administrators campaign in three acts.
LOCAL · INTAKE
New lawsuit alleges unfair secrecy around Effingham data center
Lawsuit asks judge to void key parts of data center deal The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.
A deal shouldn't have drywall up before the public sees the framing.
Landon W.
Culture Contributor
A vast temple to information, wrapped in allegations that nobody was given any. Efficient branding.
Claire P.
Digital Culture Contributor
A data center deal accused of collecting everything and explaining nothing. Very on-brand.
LOCAL · ST. SIMONS
German Village road meeting is Wednesday night
Glynn County will hold an informational meeting Wednesday from 6–8 p.m. at the Casino Building to discuss a right-of-way survey and possible road improvements in German Village.
