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Glynn County’s Hotel/Motel Tax will rise from 5% to 7% beginning July 1, 2025, following the signing of House Bill 732 by Gov. Brian Kemp on May 1. The new rate applies to all qualifying room nights starting July 1, even if reservations were made or prepaid before that date.
A 33-year-old man was arrested on Thursday following an investigation into a series of threats directed toward law enforcement and military entities, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
The Glynn County Police Department said it is currently reviewing its handling of a recent case regarding the hit-and-run death of a 57-year-old man.
The Glynn County Police Department is asking for help to find 13-year-old Michael Davis Williams, who was last seen early Tuesday walking north on U.S. Route 341.
A Brunswick family is seeking answers after a hit-and-run crash took someone they loved, who was left injured on the side of the road for more than 12 hours.
The Glynn County Police Department arrested a man accused of firing a shotgun in the direction of four people, including two children, on Friday night.
The Brunswick Police Department said it found the skeletal remains of two people wearing winter clothing under the Sidney Lanier Bridge on Thursday.
One of the main attractions will be the thrilling performance of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, renowned for their breathtaking aerial displays.
With hurricane season on the horizon, Glynn County officials have launched a new effort seeking to support and connect local faith-based organizations before, during, and after disasters.
An 18-year-old suspected in a shooting in Glynn County was injured Wednesday when he was shot by an officer following a foot chase in Brunswick, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Due to lower debris volumes on the mainland and the ability to utilize larger equipment for hauling, it is expected that the mainland debris removal for the winter storm will move quickly.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended a Glynn County Board of Education member on Wednesday after she was indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit laundering late last year.
The Glynn County Police Department announced on Tuesday that it is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T) grant to combat crashes, injuries, and deaths caused by impaired driving and speeding.
Southern cities largely unfamiliar with snow and ice are getting creative in their efforts to clean up from this week's winter storm.
Glynn County is recovering after an ice storm left debris scattered across neighborhoods and caused widespread power outages.
As a rare winter storm moves closer to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, school and county officials are preparing for ice that could make it dangerous to drive on the road.
The rare winter wonderland in Southeast Georgia continued Wednesday morning after snow began to fall Tuesday night in Waycross.
Freezing rain is expected to begin in Southeast Georgia on Tuesday afternoon, which poses a significant risk of dangerous ice accumulation.
A severe winter storm brings cold temperatures to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, with wind chills expected to drop into the teens and 20s. Residents without adequate heat or shelter are encouraged to seek out warming centers in their area.
Freezing temperatures could create dangerous icy conditions on the roads, and Southeast Georgia counties are preparing for the worst.
A Jacksonville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing more than three kilograms of fentanyl in Glynn County, according to the FBI.
The final pretrial hearing for a former Georgia district attorney charged with interfering with police investigating the killing of Ahmaud Arbery is scheduled for Wednesday in Glynn County.
A decades-old mystery may have been solved in Glynn County after a 1979 Lincoln Continental was found submerged in a pond last week.
A decades-old mystery is unfolding in Glynn County after a 1979 Lincoln Continental was found submerged in a pond, potentially linked to a missing couple from 1980.
Glynn County police said its investigators, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are examining the discovery of human remains inside a submerged car found in a pond near Interstate 95.
Glynn County police said its investigators, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are examining the discovery of human remains inside a submerged car found in a pond near Interstate 95.
Residents of the Georgia counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene who were provided displacement assistance may be eligible for rental assistance.
A judge has set an early 2025 trial date for a former Georgia district attorney charged with interfering with police investigating the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Historic turnout for early voting in Georgia, which saw the state submit over 4 million ballots, led to shorter wait times on Election Day.
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Employees or self-employed Georgians who became unemployed due to Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene may be eligible to receive federal disaster unemployment assistance.
A 4-year-old in Brunswick, Georgia, died Wednesday night in a shooting incident, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
A county-by-county look at expected wind speeds, rainfall totals and when the worst conditions are expected (as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday):
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Southeast Georgia, the community is bracing to endure the impact of another storm.
A new report released Wednesday by Glynn County officials found that more than 160 public and private properties were damaged as Hurricane Helene swept through the area.
Communities across Southeast Georgia continue to recover Monday from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene.
Various private water service companies have issued boil water advisories for communities in several Georgia counties, including some in Camden and Glynn counties.
Officials announced that all Ware County Schools and the Central Office will remain closed at least through Tuesday, Oct. 1 due to Hurricane Helene.
Due to sustained winds reaching 45 mph and higher, first responders for Glynn County and the City of Brunswick – Police, Fire and Public Works – are unable to safely respond to emergency calls.
The National Weather Service Jacksonville has issue a Flood Advisory for coastal portions of Camden and Glynn counties. Up to two inches of rain has already fallen due to a stalled band over the region. There’s a possibility for up to two more inches before it weakens.
Regional election officials, law enforcement and partners conducted mock election security exercises at the Glynn County Emergency Management building in Brunswick.
The Glynn County Police Department arrested a 28-year-old man in connection to the murder of a man at a homeless encampment on Merchants Way in June 2023.
Glynn County Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman found Tuesday morning at Gould’s Beach on Saint Simons Island.
The high school football regular season is off and running in Georgia. Here’s a look at the team-by-team and week-by-week schedules and results for our Georgia programs.
Tropical Storm Debby is bringing prolonged downpours and flooding to Georgia and the Carolinas on Tuesday after slamming into Florida and prompting the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes.
Forecasters are warning that heavy rain from Tropical Storm Debby could spawn catastrophic flooding in Georgia and surrounding states.
Glynn County officials will hold a virtual news conference Sunday morning to provide updates on Tropical Storm Debby.
Glynn County officials will hold a virtual news conference Sunday morning to provide updates on Tropical Storm Debby.
The Glynn County Police Department (GCPD) said Friday it is continuing to investigate the “unintended death” of a 35-year-old man who died on St. Simons Island last weekend.
The Glynn County Board of Education unanimously approved the purchase of 128 vape detectors for Brunswick High School and Glynn Academy in its July meeting.
Strong thunderstorms were impacting many Northeast Florida including parts of Nassau and Duval counties Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Monday morning after Glynn County police said he led them on a chase and nearly hit a car twice while driving a stolen car on Georgia Highway 27.
A 52-year-old Brunswick man was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after he pled guilty to the murder of a beloved Glynn County grandmother.
After nearly two years of legal battles, a federal lawsuit against the Golden Ray cargo ship’s owner and the salvage company was dismissed Tuesday after reaching a settlement with fishers, crabbers and other seafaring businesses.
The polls have closed in Georgia’s primary elections - find results in statewide races and races across southeast Georgia here, as the votes are tallied.
A Glynn County woman who managed the office of a real estate company has been sentenced to prison for stealing more than a quarter of a million dollars from her employer.
A Glynn County police officer was arrested Sunday and accused of disorderly conduct and cruelty to children in the first degree, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
A Glynn County police officer was arrested Sunday and accused of disorderly conduct and cruelty to children in the first degree, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
While the race for president is getting much of the attention in the 2024 election cycle, Georgia voters will also be electing officials for local, state, and federal office this year. Some of those races will be on the ballot for the state’s primary on May 21.
While the race for president is getting much of the attention in the 2024 election cycle, Georgia voters will also be electing officials for local, state, and federal office this year. Some of those races will be on the ballot for the state’s primary on May 21.
The Glynn County School District was the target of a cyberattack Wednesday, which prompted school officials to immediately cut access to the internet.
The Glynn-Brunswick 911 center launched a database Friday where citizens can register members of the community with special needs.
A South Georgia fugitive will be featured in an upcoming episode of America’s Most Wanted on Fox Network television, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
Glynn County Police Department arrested a Brunswick man at his home three days after he evaded a pursuit and was accused of possession of a firearm by a felon while committing a crime, according to a release.
A 21-year-old Glynn County man has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault after police said he fired at a family of four, including two small children, during a road rage incident Tuesday on U.S. 17 near the Sidney Lanier Bridge.
A 13-year-old was arrested and charged with the murder of a 29-year-old man in Glynn County, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
A man and woman were arrested and are facing animal cruelty charges after police found several unhealthy dogs inside their home and at least one of 10 puppies believed to be buried in the yard, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
The Pinova chemical plant in Brunswick that went up in flames earlier this year will be decommissioned one year from now.
The Glynn County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Christopher Hatcher’s quick thinking before the impact of a crash during the chase helped protect drivers nearby from possibly being injured or killed.
A judge Tuesday refused to dismiss misconduct charges against a former Georgia prosecutor accused of hindering the investigation into the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
The Glynn County Police Department is investigating a shootout that took place at a busy shopping plaza Monday afternoon in broad daylight.
The Glynn County Police Department is warning the public of a phone scam that involves someone impersonating a police officer.
Elections were held for 11 local offices across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia.
While the first primaries and caucuses in the 2024 presidential nominating cycle are still several months away, some northeast Florida and southeast Georgia voters will be heading to the polls for Election Day on Nov. 7.
Glynn County homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from Hurricane Idalia have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance.
