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When the converted gas station housing Southern Soul Barbeque burned to the ground on March 27, 2010, owners Harrison Sapp and Griffin Bufkin thought their dreams had gone up in smoke with the building. Sparks of inspiration arose from those ashes. more

Events

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Gena Churchwell

The newly opened Richland Rum in downtown Brunswick recently hosted A Night in Terror Town fundraiser to support the Glynn Academy Terrors football program. It featured delicious eats from Tipsy McSway’s, rum tasting, fun prizes and a silent auction. more

People & Places

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Julie Andrew

It was definitely the dog days of summer at Longview Plaza when The Pack Canine Studio, Weber’s Growler Factory, and St. Simons Bottle hosted Bark & Brew. Furry friends and their owners were welcome at this fundraiser for Glynn Co. Animal Control. more

People & Places

Ann McGlaughlin, Jeff and Cindy Cowles, Riddick Ackerman

Julie Andrew

Frederica Academy’s annual Derby Day fundraiser was once again a rousing success and the hat game was strong! Justified might have been running on a wet track, but skies were blue at Sea Island’ and guests enjoyed great music, food & fellowship. more

People & Places

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Steve Kendall

Smiles and hugs were the order of the day as 75 local veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam and their 75 guardians flew to Washington, DC, for a day of reflection, remembrance and camaraderie. (Photos by Steve Kendall) more

People & Places

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Julie Andrew

The annual Spring Fling Festival at The Farm at Oatland North celebrates the season and invites everyone to come out and visit with the animals and enjoy fun activities for all ages. From finger painting to fishing, there was lots for kids to do! more

People & Places

Kitty Douglas, Lotta Boddy, Lolly Pennycandy, Miss Ida May, Georgia Fury

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A Puppies & Pinups Pet Adoption & Charity Event hosted by Peacock Productions benefiting No Kill Glynn County, Coastal Animal Rescue Society and Glynn County Animal Control was recently held at Mary Ross Waterfront Park. more

People & Places

Firebox Initiative

Fire Initiative will provide grants to hospitality industry employees in coastal Georgia, helping those who are in need of financial assistance due to illness, accident, natural disaster or the death of an immediate family member & scholarships too. more

Business Showcase

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Designer consignment boutique, Mixed Nuts on St. Simons Island recently made a donation to Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI) to further the non-profit's mission. This ongoing campaign allows consignors to donate their clothing to the HGI account. more

Business Showcase

Check presentation from Live Oaks Garden Club to St. Simons Land Trust

The Live Oaks Garden Club recently presented checks to the Brunswick Urban Redevelopment Agency and the St. Simons Land Trust to fund irrigation for the newly planted live oak trees in the Mary Ross Waterfront Park and support SSLT's Canopy Campaign. more

Non-Profit News

Suzel and Kevin MacCallum

Julie Andrew

Although inclement weather forced the festivities inside at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, A Taste of Glynn to support Glynn Community Crisis Center - Amity/Hope House was still a decidedly delicious affair! more

People & Places

Laura and Mike Parrish

Julie Andrew

Advanced culinary arts students from the Golden Isles College & Career Academy recently had the opportunity to work alongside Sea Island Resort chefs to prepare a buffet dinner for guests at A Night with the Stars. more

People & Places

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Julie Andrew

Mother Nature smiled on the Cassina Garden Club in perfect celebration of its 90 years in existence. The rain held off for the inaugural Music at the Cabins concert featuring Michael Hulett and the weather for the Garden Walk was simply divine! more

People & Places

Paul White, Kevin Lokey, Jim Renner

Julie Andrew

Recently the Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation and Stewards of the Georgia Coast held their 3rd Annual Conservation Donors Roundtable. "A Tale of Two Turtles" focused on conservation stories of loggerhead sea turtles and gopher tortoises. more

People & Places

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Julie Andrew

The 2018 ECW Christ Church Tour of Homes may have set records for attendance according to ECW President Jane Watson at the Patron’s Party held at Musgrove Retreat following the Tour. EIL was out capturing the fun on Tour Day and at the party. more

People & Places

Lindsey Kennedy, Jennifer Bradley

Julie Andrew

Friends and supporters of St. Simons Elementary School’s Ocean Lab recently gathered at a fundraiser for the program at The Greenhouse SSI. Libations flowed liberally and oysters were shucked by the dozens as guests enjoyed the evening. more

People & Places

Lynn Van Iderstyne, Carla Morgan, Rebecca Johnson

Julie Andrew

This year’s CASA Luncheon and Fashion Show featured models who are active volunteers in the community. These movers and shakers rocked the runway for a full house at The Cloister at Sea Island in casual and formal looks from local boutiques. more

People & Places

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Julie Andrew

It was a beautiful morning at Wesley Academy of Early Learning for their annual Color Run and Spring Festival. Azaleas were in bloom, skies were blue, and runners got doused with a little color along the route for this fun fundraiser. more

People & Places

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Julie Andrew

The annual Red Hot Chili Cookoff presented by the Golden Isles Rotary Club once again signaled the beginning of spring weather and outdoor activities on St. Simons Island. more

People & Places

Sarah, Jason and Addison Hyde

Julie Andrew

Ziggy’s was packed with proud papas showing off their precious girls at the Father-Daughter Dance presented by the American Cancer Society Victory Board. more

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