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DOJ sues city of Brunswick for trying to close Christian resource center for the unhoused
Read full article: DOJ sues city of Brunswick for trying to close Christian resource center for the unhousedThe Justice Department announced that it filed a lawsuit alleging the city of Brunswick, Georgia for closing a faith-based resource center for those experiencing homelessness.
Brunswick Police Department’s newest K-9 recruit gets name after community poll
Read full article: Brunswick Police Department’s newest K-9 recruit gets name after community pollLast week, The Brunswick Police Department asked for help naming their newest recruit- a Belgian Shepherd mix from Hungary- and the people delivered!
Ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery case appears in court ahead of trial
Read full article: Ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery case appears in court ahead of trialA former Georgia district attorney charged with interfering in the police investigation of the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery has made her first court appearance more than three years after being indicted.
Attorneys for ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery investigation want AG’s office removed from case
Read full article: Attorneys for ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery investigation want AG’s office removed from caseThe 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.
Vote Now: Brunswick Police Department asks for help naming new K-9 officer
Read full article: Vote Now: Brunswick Police Department asks for help naming new K-9 officerThe Brunswick Police Department is introducing its newest recruit- a Belgian Shepherd mix from Hungary- and they want your help naming him.
Over $100,000 raised for woman who turned into rescue hero while saving child in Ponte Vedra Beach
Read full article: Over $100,000 raised for woman who turned into rescue hero while saving child in Ponte Vedra BeachA Brunswick woman is fighting for her life after being hurt while trying to save a child from drowning.
Georgia inmate accused of running $3.5M fraud scheme from prison
Read full article: Georgia inmate accused of running $3.5M fraud scheme from prisonA Georgia inmate is accused of convincing people to send him money in exchange for the safety of their loved ones in prison and investment opportunities.
Crime analyst shares insights into authorities may proceed with remains, vehicle found in Glynn County pond
Read full article: Crime analyst shares insights into authorities may proceed with remains, vehicle found in Glynn County pondGlynn 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.
Human remains found in submerged vehicle possibly linked to 1980 missing persons case in Glynn County
Read full article: Human remains found in submerged vehicle possibly linked to 1980 missing persons case in Glynn CountyGlynn 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.
Brunswick, Pierce County, Ware County eye state quarterfinal spots in football
Read full article: Brunswick, Pierce County, Ware County eye state quarterfinal spots in footballThe second round of the Georgia High School Association football state playoffs arrive on Friday night. Only three area teams remain in the postseason — Brunswick, Pierce County and Ware County.
Judge sets early 2025 trial for ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery investigation
Read full article: Judge sets early 2025 trial for ex-prosecutor charged with meddling in Ahmaud Arbery investigationA 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.
Defense for father, son convicted in murder of Ahmaud Arbery to present amended arguments Thursday in push for new trial
Read full article: Defense for father, son convicted in murder of Ahmaud Arbery to present amended arguments Thursday in push for new trialThe lawyers for the father, son and neighbor who are serving a life sentence for chasing down and killing 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia, will be back in court Thursday as they push to get a new trial.
Brunswick 4-year-old left unattended in vehicle fatally shoots himself with unsecured gun: police
Read full article: Brunswick 4-year-old left unattended in vehicle fatally shoots himself with unsecured gun: policeA 4-year-old in Brunswick, Georgia, died Wednesday night in a shooting incident, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
Georgia officials conduct mock election security exercise in Glynn County
Read full article: Georgia officials conduct mock election security exercise in Glynn CountyRegional election officials, law enforcement and partners conducted mock election security exercises at the Glynn County Emergency Management building in Brunswick.
Glynn County police arrest 28-year-old man in connection with June 2023 murder of unhoused man
Read full article: Glynn County police arrest 28-year-old man in connection with June 2023 murder of unhoused manThe 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.
High school football ‘24: Team, week-by-week schedules for Georgia teams
Read full article: High school football ‘24: Team, week-by-week schedules for Georgia teamsThe 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.
Coastal Southeast Georgia spared major damage from Tropical Storm Debby
Read full article: Coastal Southeast Georgia spared major damage from Tropical Storm DebbyTropical 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.
Port of Brunswick closing gap with Baltimore, the top US auto port
Read full article: Port of Brunswick closing gap with Baltimore, the top US auto portThe Georgia Ports Authority says it moved a record number of automobiles across its docks in the 2024 fiscal year, bringing it neck-and-neck with the top U.S. auto port.
Brunswick man sentenced to life for 2023 murder of beloved Glynn County grandmother
Read full article: Brunswick man sentenced to life for 2023 murder of beloved Glynn County grandmotherA 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.
Seafaring businesses reach settlement with owner, salvage company of Golden Ray cargo ship
Read full article: Seafaring businesses reach settlement with owner, salvage company of Golden Ray cargo shipAfter 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.
Man wanted in Brunswick football player’s murder arrested on domestic battery warrant
Read full article: Man wanted in Brunswick football player’s murder arrested on domestic battery warrantA man was arrested Thursday in connection with the shooting death of a Brunswick High School football player in 2023, according to the Brunswick Police Department.
State revokes Brunswick daycare’s license for 11 safety violations that showed ‘intentional, reckless disregard’
Read full article: State revokes Brunswick daycare’s license for 11 safety violations that showed ‘intentional, reckless disregard’The license to operate for a Brunswick child care facility at the center of the death of a 16-month-old was revoked, according to the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.
Brunswick day care will remain closed after owner appealed following death of 16-month-old
Read full article: Brunswick day care will remain closed after owner appealed following death of 16-month-oldNews4JAX obtained new documents from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) that shed light on what led to the death of a 16-month-old at a now-closed Georgia daycare.
Brunswick child care facility shut down after 16-month-old dies from choking
Read full article: Brunswick child care facility shut down after 16-month-old dies from chokingThe Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) issued an emergency closure Thursday for a Brunswick, Georgia, childcare facility two days after a 16-month-old died.
Georgia’s auto port has its busiest month ever after taking 9,000 imports diverted from Baltimore
Read full article: Georgia’s auto port has its busiest month ever after taking 9,000 imports diverted from BaltimoreThe Georgia Ports Authority says a surge of auto imports rerouted from Baltimore led to its busiest month ever for car and truck shipments.
Georgia's auto port has its busiest month ever after taking 9,000 imports diverted from Baltimore
Read full article: Georgia's auto port has its busiest month ever after taking 9,000 imports diverted from BaltimoreThe Georgia Ports Authority says a surge of auto imports rerouted from Baltimore led to its busiest month ever for car and truck shipments.
Glynn County woman sentenced to prison after defrauding real estate company for over $250,000
Read full article: Glynn County woman sentenced to prison after defrauding real estate company for over $250,000A 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.
Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere
Read full article: Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern HemisphereAn unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere, with no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications.
Maritime lawyer says major Baltimore bridge collapse could reroute shipments to Brunswick, Jacksonville
Read full article: Maritime lawyer says major Baltimore bridge collapse could reroute shipments to Brunswick, JacksonvilleA Jacksonville-based maritime lawyer said the disaster in Baltimore could cause shipments to come to ports like Brunswick and Jacksonville.
‘Inherently dangerous’: Marine consultant shares what it’s like navigating massive ships into a Georgia port
Read full article: ‘Inherently dangerous’: Marine consultant shares what it’s like navigating massive ships into a Georgia portNews4JAX tried speaking with local Brunswick pilots about their feelings about what happened and what their role is in getting ships through the ports, but they didn’t want to comment.
Ahmaud Arbery’s family plans to travel to Atlanta before convicted killers appeal hate crime
Read full article: Ahmaud Arbery’s family plans to travel to Atlanta before convicted killers appeal hate crimeThe family of Ahmaud Arbery gathered in Southeast Georgia days before his three killers prepare to appeal their federal hate crime convictions in court.
Brunswick fugitive ‘Khaos’ arrested in Mexico, accused of drug trafficking conspiracy
Read full article: Brunswick fugitive ‘Khaos’ arrested in Mexico, accused of drug trafficking conspiracyA South Georgia fugitive, accused of drug trafficking conspiracy, was arrested in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, according to the FBI.
Celebration of life service for 2 missing Georgia fishermen to be held in March
Read full article: Celebration of life service for 2 missing Georgia fishermen to be held in MarchThe families of the two other Georgia fishermen who went missing in October off the coast of Brunswick are holding a celebration of life ceremony to honor the men.
Brunswick prayer vigil held for ‘Ahmaud Arbery Day,’ 4 years after deadly encounter in Georgia
Read full article: Brunswick prayer vigil held for ‘Ahmaud Arbery Day,’ 4 years after deadly encounter in GeorgiaFour years after Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down while jogging in the Satilla Shores neighborhood, near Brunswick, a prayer vigil is planned to honor his memory on the day named for the 25-year-old.
Historically Black churches come together to get 100,000 parishioners to the polls
Read full article: Historically Black churches come together to get 100,000 parishioners to the pollsTwo historically Black churches in Georgia are coming together to do their part and get people out to vote for the Presidential election this November.
Brunswick man evades Glynn County police pursuit, gets arrested 3 days later at his home
Read full article: Brunswick man evades Glynn County police pursuit, gets arrested 3 days later at his homeGlynn 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.
‘Honoring, loving, remembering’: Family of missing Brunswick boater to hold service celebrating his life
Read full article: ‘Honoring, loving, remembering’: Family of missing Brunswick boater to hold service celebrating his lifeThe family of one of the three boaters missing off the coast of Brunswick announced they will be holding a special service to honor and remember his life.
Man arrested in road rage case after Brunswick family of 4 shot at while driving on US 17
Read full article: Man arrested in road rage case after Brunswick family of 4 shot at while driving on US 17A 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.
Another part of fish box lid located from boat of 3 missing fishermen, families ask to stay on the lookout
Read full article: Another part of fish box lid located from boat of 3 missing fishermen, families ask to stay on the lookoutMore pieces of the boat — believed to be the one that three missing Brunswick fishermen were last seen on — have been found Wednesday morning near Jungle Hut Park in Palm Coast.
Pinova plant in Brunswick will be decommissioned in 1 year after massive fire in April
Read full article: Pinova plant in Brunswick will be decommissioned in 1 year after massive fire in AprilThe Pinova chemical plant in Brunswick that went up in flames earlier this year will be decommissioned one year from now.
‘Exhausted every lead’: Family suspends active search for missing Georgia fishermen, still hold onto hope
Read full article: ‘Exhausted every lead’: Family suspends active search for missing Georgia fishermen, still hold onto hopeThe families of the three missing Georgia fishermen announced on Tuesday they would suspend their active search after exhausting every lead they had.
Coast Guard honors partners who responded after Golden Ray cargo ship capsized
Read full article: Coast Guard honors partners who responded after Golden Ray cargo ship capsizedOn Monday, the Coast Guard honored the partner agencies who stepped in to help rescue the 23 crew members and then salvage the Golden Ray cargo ship -- a process that took more than two years.
Coast Guard to honor crew members for their response on Golden Ray cargo ship capsized in 2019
Read full article: Coast Guard to honor crew members for their response on Golden Ray cargo ship capsized in 2019The Coast Guard will host an award ceremony Monday morning to honor crew members for their response to the Golden Ray cargo ship that capsized back in 2019 near Brunswick.
‘We are not gonna stop looking for these boys ever’: Family search for missing Georgia fishermen continues Tuesday
Read full article: ‘We are not gonna stop looking for these boys ever’: Family search for missing Georgia fishermen continues TuesdayFamily members of three missing fishermen who disappeared more than a month ago off the coast of Brunswick are feverishly scouring the coasts of St. Johns County. This after debris from their boat was discovered in the water off the coast of St. Johns County Sunday. Monday, the United Cajun Navy, who found the fish box of the boat, posted a photo of a possible life raft seen in the water.
Debris from boat of 3 missing fishermen found off coast of St. Augustine; possible life raft spotted Monday
Read full article: Debris from boat of 3 missing fishermen found off coast of St. Augustine; possible life raft spotted MondayDebris from the boat of three missing fisherman was found 16 miles off the coast of St. Augustine Sunday night, according to the United Cajun Navy.
GHSA playoffs ‘23: Brunswick, Camden, Pierce, Ware 2nd-round playoff glance
Read full article: GHSA playoffs ‘23: Brunswick, Camden, Pierce, Ware 2nd-round playoff glanceThe second round of the Georgia High School Association state playoffs are this week. A look at the matchups for area teams. All games are Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Stray bullet hits Brunswick police vehicle during shootout at busy shopping plaza
Read full article: Stray bullet hits Brunswick police vehicle during shootout at busy shopping plazaThe Glynn County Police Department is investigating a shootout that took place at a busy shopping plaza Monday afternoon in broad daylight.
GHSA playoffs ‘23: Brunswick, Camden County, Pierce County, Ware County win in openers
Read full article: GHSA playoffs ‘23: Brunswick, Camden County, Pierce County, Ware County win in openersFour South Georgia programs moved on in their high school football openers, including defending Class 5A state champ Ware County.
Brunswick family of late Army staff sergeant receives mortgage-free home in honor of Veterans Day
Read full article: Brunswick family of late Army staff sergeant receives mortgage-free home in honor of Veterans DayThe family of a late U.S. Army staff sergeant was surprised with the news that their mortgage was paid in full by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in honor of Veterans Day.
Brunswick, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware among local teams in GHSA football playoffs
Read full article: Brunswick, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware among local teams in GHSA football playoffsBrunswick, Camden County, Charlton County, Glynn Academy, Pierce County and defending state champion Ware County open the state playoffs this week.
Families, supporters light up downtown St. Marys as search continues for 3 missing Brunswick fishermen
Read full article: Families, supporters light up downtown St. Marys as search continues for 3 missing Brunswick fishermenThe families of Tyler Barlow, Caleb Wilkinson and Dalton Conway will gather supporters at 6 p.m. Saturday to light up downtown St. Marys as the search continues for the missing boaters.
Family of 3 missing Brunswick boaters hires private crews to pick up where the Coast Guard left off
Read full article: Family of 3 missing Brunswick boaters hires private crews to pick up where the Coast Guard left offThe family of three missing Georgia fishermen are continuing their search a little over a week after the Coast Guard stopped.
VIEW RESULTS: Northeast Florida, southeast Georgia election results for Nov. 7, 2023 general election
Read full article: VIEW RESULTS: Northeast Florida, southeast Georgia election results for Nov. 7, 2023 general electionElections were held for 11 local offices across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia.
Not giving up hope: Families of 3 missing fishermen ask for community’s help after Coast Guard suspended search
Read full article: Not giving up hope: Families of 3 missing fishermen ask for community’s help after Coast Guard suspended searchThe Coast Guard announced Thursday night they suspended the search for the three men who went missing while fishing aboard a 31-foot fishing boat 80 miles off the coast of Brunswick, Georgia.
‘It’s just very stressful’: Sister of missing Georgia fisherman says she’s unhappy with how search progressing
Read full article: ‘It’s just very stressful’: Sister of missing Georgia fisherman says she’s unhappy with how search progressingDalton Conway, Tyler Barlow and Caleb Wilkinson left for a fishing trip out of Brunswick, Georgia on the Carol Ann on Oct. 14.
Husband of woman seen wandering barefoot in Glynn County found dead in home; police investigating
Read full article: Husband of woman seen wandering barefoot in Glynn County found dead in home; police investigatingThe Glynn County Police Department is investigating the death of a 66-year-old man after he was found dead on Thursday inside a home near St. Simons Island.
Camden County man sentenced to 100 years for sexually exploiting children
Read full article: Camden County man sentenced to 100 years for sexually exploiting childrenA Camden County man who pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting multiple children has been sentenced to 100 years in federal prison. His co-defendant was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Mother of Brunswick football player killed feet from his home calls for shooting suspect to turn himself in
Read full article: Mother of Brunswick football player killed feet from his home calls for shooting suspect to turn himself inA Brunswick mother is on a desperate quest to get justice for her son’s murder.
Disaster Recovery Center in Glynn County for Hurricane Idalia survivors to close permanently Friday
Read full article: Disaster Recovery Center in Glynn County for Hurricane Idalia survivors to close permanently FridayThe Disaster Recovery Center in Brunswick opened by The State of Georgia and FEMA to assist Hurricane Idalia survivors will be closing permanently on Friday.
Biden administration spending $150M to help small forest owners benefit from selling carbon credits
Read full article: Biden administration spending $150M to help small forest owners benefit from selling carbon creditsThe Biden administration is spending $150 million to help owners of small parcels of forestland partner with private companies willing to pay them for carbon offsets and other environmental credits.
An 87-year-old woman fought off an intruder, then fed him after he told her he was 'awfully hungry'
Read full article: An 87-year-old woman fought off an intruder, then fed him after he told her he was 'awfully hungry'An 87-year-old Maine woman ably fought off a teenage attacker before feeding him because he said he was “awfully hungry.”.
High school football 2023: Week-by-week schedules, results for area teams
Read full article: High school football 2023: Week-by-week schedules, results for area teamsHigh school football weekly schedules for the 2023 season. A handful of area teams have yet to finalize their full schedules. Those will be updated as they become available.
Convicted child molester put back on death row for 2007 murder of 6-year-old Brunswick boy
Read full article: Convicted child molester put back on death row for 2007 murder of 6-year-old Brunswick boyThe Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the death sentence for a man who murdered a 6-year-old Brunswick boy in over two years ago.
‘Innocent kid filled with love’: Hundreds gather for funeral of Brunswick football player shot, killed
Read full article: ‘Innocent kid filled with love’: Hundreds gather for funeral of Brunswick football player shot, killedFamily and friends of 16-year-old My’Kal Ellis came together Saturday to remember the Brunswick teen’s life at his homegoing service.
‘You don’t know who to trust’: Brunswick community on edge after two shooting deaths in one week
Read full article: ‘You don’t know who to trust’: Brunswick community on edge after two shooting deaths in one weekPolice are searching for the person who shot and killed a man Wednesday morning in Brunswick.
Police search for Jacksonville man, 21, accused in shooting death of 16-year-old football player in Brunswick
Read full article: Police search for Jacksonville man, 21, accused in shooting death of 16-year-old football player in BrunswickPolice are searching for a Jacksonville man who has been accused in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old football player in Brunswick.
11-year-old handling gun accidentally shoots self, Glynn County police say
Read full article: 11-year-old handling gun accidentally shoots self, Glynn County police sayAn 11-year-old boy accidentally shot himself Monday night while handling a gun at a home in Brunswick, according to the Glynn County Police Department.
Dozens of people are living under a tent in Downtown Brunswick after a homeless shelter closed down
Read full article: Dozens of people are living under a tent in Downtown Brunswick after a homeless shelter closed downToday marks a little more than one month since a homeless shelter in Brunswick temporarily closed its doors after several violent incidents downtown.
Mother accuses man of breaking into Brunswick apartment, raping 14-year-old daughter
Read full article: Mother accuses man of breaking into Brunswick apartment, raping 14-year-old daughterA mother of a teen accused a homeless man of breaking into her apartment and sexually assaulting her daughter, the Glynn County District Attorney Keith higgins revealed in a news conference related to another crime.
Brunswick officials to meet with Pinova plant representatives following massive fire
Read full article: Brunswick officials to meet with Pinova plant representatives following massive fireAfter a massive fire at the Pinova chemical plant that burned for hours Saturday, Brunswick officials said they plan to meet with representatives from the company to talk about what comes next -- and about future inspections.
Glynn County officials conducting inspection of Pinova plant following massive fire, cause still unclear
Read full article: Glynn County officials conducting inspection of Pinova plant following massive fire, cause still unclearBrunswick City Fire crews are working with the Georgia Fire Marshall to begin an inspection of the Pinova plant fire that sparked early Saturday morning then reignited a few hours after officials said the initial fire was contained, according to Glynn County officials.
Glynn County evacuees return home after major fire causes them to seek shelter
Read full article: Glynn County evacuees return home after major fire causes them to seek shelterFamilies in Brunswick, Georgia are headed back home Sunday morning following the massive fire that broke out twice at the Pinova plant Saturday.
Fire at Glynn County Pinova plant now out, officials lift shelter in place and evacuation orders
Read full article: Fire at Glynn County Pinova plant now out, officials lift shelter in place and evacuation ordersBrunswick City and Glynn County fire departments are still fighting to contain a reignited massive fire that broke out Saturday morning at the Pinova Plant, which is a plastic resin manufacturing company, located on Cook Street in Brunswick.
Locals join together to fight for justice for Georgia teen put in ICU after house party incident
Read full article: Locals join together to fight for justice for Georgia teen put in ICU after house party incidentFriends, family and the Glynn County community showed enormous support in Brunswick Saturday for the 19-year-old who was in intensive care because of an incident at a house party on St. Simons Island on March 21.
Attorney says it’s unlikely that 3 men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery can overturn case after they file appeal
Read full article: Attorney says it’s unlikely that 3 men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery can overturn case after they file appealThe men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in 2020 are now looking to have their hate crime convictions overturned.
Man convicted in Brunswick shooting that left neighbor with life-changing injuries
Read full article: Man convicted in Brunswick shooting that left neighbor with life-changing injuriesA 29-year-old Brunswick man was found guilty last week in Glynn County of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in a July 2021 shooting in Brunswick.
One of Arbery’s killers moved to medical prison in Georgia
Read full article: One of Arbery’s killers moved to medical prison in GeorgiaOne of the men convicted of chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery in a Georgia neighborhood in 2020 has been moved to a medical prison, according to Georgia Department of Corrections records.