Thursday, January 9, 2025

SE Georgia News

 

County to consider rising inmate medical costs

The Glynn County Finance Committee will consider an increase of $700,000 to pay for jail inmate medical and prescriptions at Thursday’s mee… Read more

Citizens invited to North Ward town hall

City commissioners representing the North Ward will meet with the public Thursday at Old City Hall to discuss the city’s plans and goals fo… Read more

Dockworkers could strike again, shutting down Brunswick's port

Dockworkers at the Port of Brunswick and at ports along the East and Gulf coasts may strike next week for the second time in four months if… Read more

Brunswick library winter book sale kicks off later this month

Since the advent of handheld electronics and digital goods most mediums and entertainment forms have taken advantage of the new technology.… Read more

Mainland Planning approves car wash

An amendment to an existing planned development district to allow a car wash with vacuum stations at 2668 and 2678 U.S. 17 South was approv… Read more

City, county commissioners to hold meet-and-greet today

Glynn County and Brunswick City Commissioners will hold a meet-and-greet today in Old City Hall. Read more

Sports

 

Jones Cup Invitational tees off Thursday at Ocean Forest

The best amateur golfer in the country will be decided this week on Sea Island. Read more

The net has been cast wide. The Bears’ search for a new coach has few limits.

CHICAGO — For those seeking promising news about the Chicago Bears’ work-in-progress coaching search, the word out of Detroit is that Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will get permission to partake in preliminary interviews this week, free to step away from his playoff preparation between Thursday afternoon and Saturday evening to engage in conversation with suitors. The Bears should ... Read more

Dolphins GM says Tyreek Hill never requested trade; team working to rebuild relationship

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Maybe Tyreek Hill doesn’t want out of Miami just yet. At least that’s where the Dolphins brass stands as of Tuesday, as general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel wrapped up the 2024 season with a news conference Tuesday, two days after the Dolphins season came to a close and Hill expressed his frustration Sunday night at MetLife Stadium. Grier said Hill did not ... Read more

Three hospitalized in Camden shooting spree By GORDON JACKSON gjackson@thebrunswicknews.com

 

Three hospitalized in Camden shooting spree

By GORDON JACKSON gjackson@thebrunswicknews.com

A Camden County man is in custody after he allegedly went on a shooting rampage Wednesday afternoon that left three people, including himse… Read more

Fierce Winds Whip Up Devastating Wildfires in Southern California

 

Fierce Winds Whip Up Devastating Wildfires in Southern California

Thousands of people fled their homes as at least four fires engulfed parts of the Los Angeles area. Officials feared that wind gusts would spread the flames to more populated neighborhoods.

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L.A. Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate Pacific Palisades

 

L.A. Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate Pacific Palisades

Rapidly spreading flames, fanned by gusts that could reach up to 100 m.p.h., threatened homes along the coastline and closed part of Pacific Coast Highway.

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House Passes Bill to Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes

 

House Passes Bill to Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes

Forty-eight Democrats joined Republicans in supporting legislation that aims to deport more migrants charged with nonviolent crimes, a first salvo in a broader crackdown.

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Judge Refuses to Halt Trump’s New York Criminal Sentencing

 

Judge Refuses to Halt Trump’s New York Criminal Sentencing

The ruling is a significant setback to President-elect Donald Trump’s hopes of shutting down the case before returning to the White House. He is scheduled to face sentencing on Friday.

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Local Sports

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