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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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Glynn County Police and Fire Rescue log a busy week

October 2, 2026

GCPD locate human remains on St. Simons Yesterday (Oct. 1) afternoon Glynn County Police responded to a wooded area near Wellness Way, St. Simons Island, following a report of suspected human remains. Officers located what appeared to be skeletal human remains in the wooded area. Detectives and Crime Scene personnel processed the scene. The remains…

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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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Missing Dementia Patient Located Safely; Driver Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop

September 29, 2026

An elderly Glynn County man with dementia was safely located on Interstate 95 Sunday evening (Sept. 27) after the vehicle he had been riding in was taken from a convenience store. The man was unharmed, and the driver was later arrested with assistance from neighboring law enforcement agencies. A caller notified Glynn County Police that…

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Help KGIB win $30,000

September 28, 2026

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

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State Senator Hodges announces health issue

September 25, 2026

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…

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Follow-Up Mosquito Samples Test Negative for West Nile Virus

September 23, 2026

Follow-up mosquito testing in the Belle Point Creek area near King Cotton Road has yielded negative results for West Nile virus. The testing was conducted as part of increased population monitoring following a positive mosquito sample confirmed on September 17. In response, Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), Glynn County’s mosquito control contractor, conducted four ground…

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West Nile virus found in mosquito in Belle Point Creek area

September 18, 2026

 A mosquito sample collected on September 15 in the Belle Point Creek area near King Cotton Road was confirmed by Research Associates Laboratory yesterday, September 17, to have the West Nile virus. As a precaution, targeted mosquito spraying and larval treatment were conducted in the area yesterday and again early this morning by Vector Disease…

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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 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…

City finance approves resolution committing matching funds for grant

September 29, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Yesterday, Monday, Sept. 28 the City of Brunswick Finance Committee approved a resolution committing the City to…

City, county to continue College Park drainage work

September 18, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling The City of Brunswick will kick in $200,000 toward the funding of Phases III and IV of…

Drivers’ speed monitored at Goodyear and BHS

September 4, 2026

The Brunswick City Commission has approved the use of two Red Speed School Zone Cameras which will ticket speeders at…

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

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

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…

Glynn and Brunswick EMAs Launch Golden Isles Business Ready Program

September 23, 2026

          Glynn and Brunswick EMAs are launching Golden Isles Business Ready, a new voluntary, no-cost program…

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

County abandons Downing Street

October 2, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling On a six to one vote last night (Oct. 1) the Glynn County Board of Commissioners (BOC)…

Eminent domain no longer on table for German Village

September 26, 2026

  By Pamela Permar-Shierling Residents of the area on St. Simons Island known as German Village were assured last night…

BOC approves Old Post Rd. rezoning

September 18, 2026

By Pamela Permar-Shierling Only one person spoke against the Old Post Road rezoning last night (Sept. 17) during the Glynn…

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

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.…