There is nothing like getting a piece of unexpected good news. It has a way of lifting the rest of your day, no matter what else has happened. The release Thursday of unemployment numbers for the three-county Brunswick metro area surely put a spring in the step of many in the area.

Our world changes at a breakneck pace. As technology seemingly speeds up the passage of time and breaks down the distance between us, there is a legitimate concern about how fast our kids have to grow up.

The future of Brunswick is dependent on downtown Brunswick becoming a thriving spot in the city. A lot of progress has already been made to start downtown trending in that direction. New shops, new restaurants, new drinking establishments and more apartments are either already in service or …

We are in a precarious time for our coastal environment. Between combatting sea-level rise and the threat of offshore energy exploration, the future of our area’s greatest resources hangs in the balance. It’s important that our coast has a say in matters that affect it.

The signs are becoming more and more prevalent — the warmer weather, the fewer showers, the graduations, the amount of out-of-town license plates — that summer is almost here. Of course, anyone who has a calendar could also tell that.

Social media, in a vacuum, is an incredible invention that has the ability to connect people from around the world who would probably never communicate with each other in normal circumstances. As happens with a lot of good ideas, though, reality has a way of turning something positive into a…

In September, we used this space to advocate for a full cleanup of the Terry Creek outfall site. Nine months later, we are still waiting to hear what will happen with the site.

The Golden Isles was fortunate last year that the two major hurricanes that came within our vicinity didn’t hit us directly. Outside of some rain and high tides, Glynn County came out pretty well in 2018 while hurricanes Florence and Michael battered our neighbors to the north and southwest.

We spend a lot of time in this space touting the need for more industry in Brunswick and what needs to happen to attract it to our area. The equation for us is pretty simple, more business leads to more jobs, which leads to a better quality of life for more people in Glynn County.

Knowing that there is someone looking out for you always give you a good feeling. Seeing a police officer on your morning jog or lifeguards when you go to the beach or the pool provide you with a peace of mind that someone is out there helping keep you safe.

Last week, we wrote about our appreciation for the work done by Coastal Georgia Honor Flight. For those who don’t know, Honor Flight facilitates a trip to Washington, D.C. every year for local veterans to visit the war memorials and other sites for free. It is a tremendous service that honor…

For those who aren’t aware, Mother’s Day is Sunday. Consider this a public service announcement for those of you that still need to get a card, gift or make plans so your mother knows how you feel.

On Dec. 11, 2017, we had an article about the efforts of the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission to increase transparency. That’s when the commission began not only recording their meetings on video and posting them where they could be watched, they also live-streamed mee…

National Signing Day is always one of our favorite days on the sports calendar. It is the culmination of years of hard work put in both on the field and in the classroom as players put pen to paper to sign college scholarships.

There may not be a better name for a federal program than the aptly named opportunity zones. In the case of a large area of Brunswick receiving this designation, it shows something we strongly believe — that there are opportunities to be had for businesses in Brunswick.

History is not hard to find in Glynn County. There are obvious areas like Oak Grove Cemetery and Fort Frederica, but history can also be found in places that wouldn’t immediately jump to one’s mind.

There was a time when America and its citizens didn’t treat our soldiers coming home in a manner worthy of a hero. Those who returned home from Vietnam didn’t always get a friendly reception when they returned home from war. Those that disagreed with the war too often took out their hostilit…

Part of the reason why we were against the Oglethorpe Conference Center in downtown Brunswick was because the Brunswick-Glynn County Library was in the midst of a renovation that would expand the conference space at the facility. It seemed redundant to have two facilities so close to each ot…

We are big supporters of doing what it takes to bring more businesses to the Golden Isles. We may be a bit biased, but we don’t understand how businesses could see the advantages this area has to offer and not choose to set up shop here in Glynn County.

The pain of losing a child is a burden we wished nobody had to shoulder. For five years, Dylan Coen’s mother and father, along with the rest of his friends and family, have had to live with the fact they will never see him again.

Judging from the weather the last week or so in the Golden Isles, we imagine the urge to play hooky from work or school is pretty high for some people. With highs hovering around the low 80s and ample sunshine, it is clear the chill of winter isn’t coming back until November or December.

Cancer has impacted the lives of all of us in some fashion, either directly or indirectly. Some people know what it is like to be diagnosed with this insidious disease while all of us knows someone who has had to fight it.

The importance of cultivating future business leaders should not be lost on those who live in the Golden Isles. We are located in an area that is ripe for new businesses to set up shop here to help make our economy more robust.

Generally speaking, people like to help each other out when given the chance. The problem most people have is they don’t know the best way to give back.

The physical and emotional trauma that comes with being sexually assaulted is a nightmare for those who unfortunately have to go through it. That is why it is important for all of us to listen to people like Courtlyn Cook and her story.

Easter Sunday for many is a family holiday. Parents, children, relatives and friends dress up in their spring Sunday best to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Golden Isles are not exactly a part of Tornado Alley. Whenever a thunderstorm rolls through the area, it usually just dampens the typical bright and sunny day. We aren’t normally facing the full force of one of Mother Nature’s most destructive creations.

When faced with a tough challenge, sometimes it helps to get as much input as possible as to how to remedy the situation. Going to a doctor for a second or even third opinion may help a patient find the right path for whatever ails him.

How do you get out the word that you are open for business? That is a question that government and business leaders in the Golden Isles have wrestled with when it comes to attracting more industry to our area.