Five of Glynn County’s seven commissioners made the right decision Thursday. They went with the recommendation of Glynn County Manager Alan Ours and voted to contract the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police to begin the search for a man or woman to head up the county police department.

When Donald Trump was elected president, there were those who commented openly that they hoped he would fail. Now, the same thing is being said about newly elected President Joe Biden. There are those who are begging fate to deliver his leadership a failing grade.

If city and county commissioners really want to impress voters, they would make infrastructure improvements the sole priority for all revenue generated by a proposed new 1 percent special purpose local option sales tax. Few could argue rationally against it.

The divisions in our world are becoming chasms that threaten to swallow all of us in its widening expanse. The root of division is a false sense of superiority — the belief that a person is superior to another because of their race, gender, political ideology or any of the other barriers we …

The community appreciates Mayor Cornell Harvey and the City Commission’s desire to check out Mary Ross Waterfront Park for development ideas. As in every city bounded by a river, lake or ocean, waterfront properties are diamonds in the rough. They attract people, consumers. Lots of them.

Just about every challenge imaginable followed the nation’s arrival in 2021. And unless someone in leadership takes notice, times are bound to get rougher before they get better, even here in the Golden Isles.

We have used this space a lot to talk about the importance of having patience. While there is no doubting the virtue of having patience, it’s especially important to be reminded of that fact in chaotic times.

Individuals and families who reside in College Park in Brunswick best know how to swim or tread water for long periods of time or possess a Coast Guard certified life jacket within easy reach. There’s no telling when the city will get around to genuinely addressing the flooding issues in thi…

There are few projects that get unanimous support. Even the most worthwhile endeavors are often met with at least a little skepticism regarding how necessary it really is. While that is true, there is one project that seems to have been universally embraced — the revamping of L Street.

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston says he is forming an Election Integrity Committee to study the state’s election process to make sure it is fair and aboveboard. That’s a good thing — unless, of course, it is a smoke screen to change oversight of elections without a good or valid reason t…

Generosity is nothing new in the Golden Isles. Our pages have captured countless acts of benevolence throughout the decades.

Just when Georgians were beginning to think they had figured out how to dodge the sometimes deadly COVID-19 virus, a new threat surfaces. B.1.1.7, a variant of the virus, showed up this week in the Peach State.

While 2021 is a new year, the problems of past years continue to haunt many in the area. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is still causing a great deal of economic distress for many. Some issues residents are dealing with go back even further.

Georgians may be wondering what’s going on in their state’s capital city when its mayor is reluctant or outright refusing to sit down with members of the Atlanta City Council to discuss a grave concern. Crime in the Peach State’s largest city is no longer getting out of hand. It is out of hand.

Deciding to run for public office should not be made on a whim. It is a time-consuming effort that requires maximum effort to be successful. Of course, determining success can depend on who you ask.

The two Republican candidates hoping to return to the United States Senate to speak for Georgia and the two Democrats hoping to replace them are playing the age-old game of “anything and everything goes” as the calendar moves the state closer to the all-important Jan. 5 runoff election. Each…

Good riddance to 2020 — that is probably what many thought while celebrating the calendar turning over to a new year. It has indeed been a surreal year that nobody could have predicted would be so much of a struggle.

In New Year’s Eve editions of the past, The News warned residents about greeting the arrival of a fresh set of 12 months with fireworks and driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol. This year, this newspaper is adding a third warning: protect yourselves from COVID-19.

A year ago, few could have predicted the struggles that 2020 would bring. The COVID-19 pandemic has been the cause of many woes this year since March. While vaccines are starting to be distributed, it still may be a while before our lives go back to something that closely resembles life befo…

President Trump is right to question spending bills passed by the U.S. Congress. They include millions in foreign aid at a time Americans, citizens and taxpayers, including numerous individuals and families in Brunswick and the Golden Isles, are worrying about food, shelter and health care.

Adopting harsher penalties for those who get behind the wheel of a vehicle when intoxicated ought to be top among new legislation considered when the Georgia General Assembly convenes in January for the 2021 session. Too many innocent people are losing their lives or having to cope with seri…

The global pandemic has changed a lot about how we celebrate, but people have a way of adapting to such challenges. During the strictest pandemic restrictions, we celebrated birthdays with drive-thru parties. Graduation protocols were moderated so that graduates could still be honored for th…

2020 has been a year of uncertainty and turmoil, anxiety and struggle, conflict and confusion. It’s hard to believe how quickly everything has changed in such a short period of time. Political unrest, racial tensions and a worldwide pandemic have strained relationships, disrupted schedules a…

When we picture responsibility as a pet owner, we usually think of a parent or guardian talking with a child about how important it is to take care of the new member of the family. We often see pets as a way to help teach kids about responsibility and caring for another living creature.

Dear Santa, please include a list of safety tips with any bicycle or other potentially dangerous gifts you set under the trees this Christmas. It’s been an unusual year across the globe and many may be a bit nervous about pressing their luck in the closing days of 2020.

The saga of what to do with the Oglethorpe block could be compared to walking down a dark tunnel for nearly 20 years. The good news is that tunnel is starting to be illuminated more and more.

Consider two tips that could save lives and prevent personal stress this holiday season: Get tested for COVID-19 if plans include being around large groups and if traveling abroad, adhere to the host nation’s rules.

There are lots of things we just assume all human beings of a certain age know, or should know — be kind to one another, treat people with respect, pick up after yourself, etc. Doing those things is a notion not always followed by everyone, meaning they either don’t know what to do or they d…

There are those who may be wondering just how much the state cares about the physical and mental health of children. A little? A lot?