The Georgia state legislature began its 2019 session Monday. Before our local delegation headed to Atlanta, they shared what is on their agendas for the upcoming session Saturday at a meeting of the Glynn County Republican Party.

It’s no secret that blight remains a problem in Glynn County. There are too many dilapidated buildings that are safety hazards and serve as a haven for loiterers and other nefarious dealings.

Glynn County Commissioner Peter Murphy’s quarterly town hall on Wednesday showed how beneficial such an event can be for both elected leaders and voters.

Wednesday was a big day for Darien and McIntosh County. Art Lucas held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a three-story condominium complex, a 40-plus room boutique hotel and a stand-alone restaurant all overlooking the Darien River along the city’s downtown waterfront.

At Tuesday’s Glynn County Board of Elections meeting, a request to potentially move one of the early voting locations turned into an idea to add a third early voting location.

Giving back has always been one of the strengths of the Golden Isles. Whether it’s supporting a local charity drive or just helping out a family in need, Isles residents have always been there for each other. So it’s not a surprise when we see one of our favorite sons give back while in town.

Citizens should want to be involved with the local government and be kept up to date on the plans a government body has for the year. If a citizen disagrees with how the government has performed its duties, it is important for all citizens to let their feelings be known to those that represe…

On April 20, 1999, the world changed forever. Nearly 20 years ago, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High School and killed 13 people — 12 students and one teacher — before turning the gun on themselves.

Anyone who has filled up a vehicle in recent weeks has been met with a pleasant surprise at the pump.

In any society, it’s always important to plan for the future. It would be foolish to not move out of the way of an oncoming train if you have the ability to do so.

It’s fun to ring in the new year with a bang. Unfortunately, there are too many people in the Golden Isles who take that expression too literally.

A new year usually leads to some self-reflection. It is only natural to consider the future when the calendar turns over.

A new Glynn County Commission will be seated Thursday as newly elected commissioners David O’Quinn (At-Large Post 1) and Wayne Neal (District 3) join incumbents Michael Browning (District 1), Peter Murphy (District 2), Bill Brunson (District 4), Allen Booker (District 5) and Bob Coleman (At-…

It happens every 365 days — or 366 days every four years — but it’s time again to change calendars. It only seems like yesterday we were saying goodbye to 2017, now 2018 is already in the rearview mirror.

Crime doesn’t stop during the holidays. That’s why there were law enforcement officers working through Christmas to make sure the community stayed safe. When criminals who weren’t in the holiday season pilfered items for children, Glynn County Police officers stepped in to right the wrongs.

You are never too old to learn, and it’s never too early for kids to start learning. That’s why we were excited to see more learning opportunities on the way for county residents.

Christmas has brought a lot of joy to children, teens and adults alike this holiday season. Presents were unwrapped, families and friends broke bread together and memories were made. But like any celebration, it’s always followed with the one thing nobody likes — cleaning up.

I drove several miles in congested holiday traffic before the highway opened up and I could ‘get on down the road.’ My little suburban church was about 20 miles away. I wanted to get there early enough to sit down and relax before the worship service started.

Civility is sometimes seen as a dirty word in 2018. There is this notion that you can’t convince people you are right unless you do so in a demeaning way.

The holiday season is one of the most stressful times of the year. Between buying gifts, wrapping the gifts, cooking, cleaning and dealing with a houseful of people, the stresses can put a damper on the holiday season.

The first Wednesday in February used to be reserved for National Signing Day, an unofficial holiday for college football fans everywhere as the top high school players from across the country picked where they would play.

The idea of one person not knowing where they will lie down his or her’s head every night or get a hot meal is a gut-wrenching thought. The fact that there are so many who find themselves in that situation breaks our hearts.

Working together is a common theme around Christmas time. Whether it is helping build a home for Habitat for Humanity or bringing a dish to a holiday gathering, chipping in to help the greater good is a common occurrence this time of the year.

A graduation is always worth celebrating. Whether it is kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school or college, graduating is the culmination of years of work to get to a specific point in your life.

The spirit of cooperation is sometimes lacking in today’s world. There are too many people worried about getting credit and not enough concerned about fixing the problems we all face.

Mark David Johnson has turned in a stellar career on the links for College of Coastal Georgia. The senior golfer ended the fall season ranked No. 1 in the NAIA by Golfstat while winning three of the four tournaments he played in this fall, setting a few school records along the way.

When people who don’t live here think of America, what is the first thing that pops in their heads? Is it the grandiose skylines of New York City? The bustling center of power in Washington, D.C.? Maybe the sprawling beaches of the West Coast?

The weekend of Aug. 11-12, 2017, the worst of America was on display. A “Unite the Right” white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., turned deadly as a man drove into a group of counter-protesters, killing one and injuring others.

Comic books have helped spark the imaginations of everyone from young kids to senior citizens since the first modern comic book was released in 1933. Generations have grown up reading about the exploits of heroes such as Captain America, Spiderman, Batman, Superman and a host of others who h…