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By Lauryn Snapp Memorial Day is right around the corner, and a lot of people are vacation-bound, baby!  So get ready to pack your suitcase smarter. Steal my favorite pro-packing hacks and vacation like a worry-free PRO!  Make a packing list for each family member. Packing cubes might seem ridiculous, but they are worth it, saving you space and keeping things organized.  Roll your clothing. This not only saves space but also keeps your items from becoming wrinkled.  Book with locations that...

May 20, 2021 Law enforcement are currently involved in a standoff at Westway Apartments of highway 341. County police and sheriff’s deputies are engaged with a suspect. Swat is on scene. The man is not a resident of the apartments. He was visiting his ex-wife when things turned sour. She called police and authorities found outstanding warrants in his home state. Witnesses on scene say his wife is out of the apartment and he is currently in her apartment by himself. Swat issued a warning and ...

May 3, 2021 An explosion at the waterfront has broken out into a fire. Felt by people several blocks away, the explosion took place in Logistec building 225 on Newcastle St. The same building was the site of the spontaneous combustion of wood pellets in 2017 and was a replacement building for one destroyed by a fire in 2016. As of this writing there are no reports of fatalities or injuries. We will update as more becomes known.  

Apr 28, 2021 From The Islander: The lead prosecutor in the case of the February 2020 shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery Jesse Evans has stepped down. Evans has left the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office where he served as deputy chief assistant district attorney. Instead Cobb County Assistant District Attorney Linda Dunikoski will prosecute the case against 35 year old Travis McMichael, 65 year old Gregory McMichael, and 51 year old William “Roddie” Bryan. The three men are accused of m...

Update 4:20pm The school system has issued a press release: Brunswick, Ga. – An investigation is underway at Brunswick High School in response to a student who was stabbed during an altercation with another student in the school’s courtyard. The student is responsive but has been airlifted to a Jacksonville hospital to be treated for injuries. The accused student has been taken into custody and is now facing school and criminal charges. No other students or staff members were harmed. A C...

Apr 24, 2021 From Glynn County Schools: There are rumors circulating on social media about an incident that occurred at one of our schools. We would like to address them. Late last week, it was brought to our attention that a teacher at Glynn Middle was accused of mishandling a disciplinary issue with a student. An investigation has been launched and the accused teacher has been removed from the classroom pending the results. At this time this is a personnel matter and will be dealt with accord...

From Glynn County Police: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION G21-21195 On April 17 2021 about 0215 hours, the Glynn County Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Cypress Mill Road and Golden Isles Parkway. Patrol officers responding to the area located an unresponsive victim on the edge of the roadway. The victim appeared to have only a small laceration to the head at initial contact. Glynn County Fire Rescue was dispatched and transported the victim to Southeas...

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Apr 2, 2021 After just over 10 and a half years on the job, Alan Ours is no longer the County Manager of Glynn County. Ours turned in his resignation letter during the County Commission’s February 18 meeting giving the board six months notice, marking his last dayon August 27.That came to an end last night as the commission voted 5 to 2 to exercise their employment contract option and terminated Ours as of yesterday - April 1st. Commissioners Bill Brunson and Cap Fendig were the two votes aga...