Back in June, a spending bill was put forth in Congress that would send $5.2 million for maintenance and operations to the Port of Brunswick as part of an overall $3.82 billion slated for the Army Corps of Engineers for similar projects around the country.

Members of the St. Simons Island Sea Turtle Project made an unfortunate discovery last week. Nest No. 7, one of the eight located on St. Simons Island, had hatched during the middle of the night. It was a “robust, otherwise, successful hatch” but many of the hatchlings were disoriented and c…

When you think about September and October, your thoughts probably go toward football, leaves changing or the cooler weather that will eventually arrive. Unfortunately for the Golden Isles, those two months for the past two years bring something else to mind — hurricanes.

On Monday, a Brunswick High student armed — thankfully — only with a cellphone caused a bit of chaos at the school.

The issue of development on St. Simons Island is a complicated conundrum that requires balancing the rights of property owners and developers with what’s best — and what is legal by the county’s zoning laws — for the island’s long-term future.

Seventeen years ago today, the breathtaking New York City skyline was tarnished by a heinous and cowardly terrorist attack. A clear, sunny day was turned into a gruesome scene as hijackers crashed a commercial airplane into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

We have seen and heard the numbers before, but they still are eye opening.

The city of Brunswick is considering several changes to its alcohol ordinance that could be meaningful to its future.

Put out the call, and Glynn County will respond. It is a fact we have witnessed time and time again.

A Glynn County woman’s quick thinking this week and her willingness to help police was the difference between her getting her car back and her being just another crime victim.

Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest of differences.

College of Coastal Georgia has grown and earned a name around the state and nation as one of the best colleges for the price.

Politicians and the news media have not always had a storybook romance. Often, in fact, the two find themselves in a unique sort of give and take in which both work cordially, but with a certain degree of skepticism.

A new crop of U.S. citizens is now roaming Southeast Georgia, and we would like to congratulate them.

Conducting a comprehensive capacity study for Jekyll Island may sound to some people like just another way for the government to spend money on a plan that ultimately means very little.

Exciting opportunities await today’s students that were an afterthought for many people of past generations. For decades, students were primarily encouraged to pursue four-year college degrees in business, liberal arts or other less technical fields. Those are admirable degrees to pursue, bu…

The jobs of police officers are often misunderstood.

We have said it before and we will say it again — the annual PTA Bowl is a unique and meaningful event that we hope continues to promote parental involvement for years to come.

Glynn County commissioners have plenty to consider about the future of traffic on St. Simons Island.

City Commissioner Felicia Harris was justified last week when she expressed her frustration and dismay that a plan to revitalized Brunswick’s central corridor along U.S. Highway 17 had again stalled.

If ever there were an example of why having major international companies like Rich Products in town is beneficial, Wednesday’s presentation of $70,000 to local nonprofit organizations is it.

Glynn County and Brunswick city commissioners do not always agree, but in the case of contamination in Terry Creek put there by a past industrial operation, they rightfully have come to an accord.

It looked two months ago like the building at 1317 Newcastle St. in downtown Brunswick was heading for demolition. The decaying structure that is in danger of collapse was simply going to cost too much to save, and the partners planning to open a brewery there had a tough decision to make — …

The generosity of people in Brunswick never ceases to impress us.

The achievements and accolades for area educational outlets seem to be pouring in lately.

The St. Simons Land Trust just completed an impressive feat.

If ever there were a situation that proved why training and preparation are important, the water rescue at Gould’s Inlet last week was it.

It is that glorious time in Southeast Georgia when the gridirons begin heating up again.

The economy has surged and bounced back the way we hoped it would with Donald Trump as president. Consumer confidence is back and unemployment rates are at some of their lowest in our country’s history.