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Hey Brunswick, hope your week’s off to a good start! Hidden Georgia restaurants locals swear by, Sapelo’s 50 years of coastal science, a book bash with mocktails, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Centuries of stories await: Just outside Jacksonville, St. Marys offers southern charm, a scenic historic riverfront, nearby beaches, and the ferry to Cumberland Island, making it a close coastal escape for Golden Isles neighbors — explore its Indigenous and colonial roots.
Legacy of shoreline stewardship: Just north of Brunswick, the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve will celebrate 50 years of coastal science, highlighting decades of data, resilience training, and community storm recovery work — get all the details.
Hidden Southern favorites: From Atlanta’s Heirloom Market BBQ and Fox Bros to Jackson’s Fresh Air, a list spotlights 15 Georgia restaurants locals quietly recommend, including small town gems worth the drive from Brunswick — check out the full list.
Wildfire response recap: Highway 82 has reopened after a 130-acre wildfire near Waynesville. Heavy rain put out the flames, no structures were at risk, and local crews responded — see which crews responded.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Auto port poised for gains: Dredging in Brunswick Harbor is under way today to restore the channel to its authorized depth. The federally funded maintenance work is expected to finish in March, with more tasks done by summer. Georgia Ports also said a three-year study will soon begin to deepen and widen Savannah Harbor. Get all the project details.
A chance to give back: LifeSouth will host blood drives at Southeast Georgia Health System’s Brunswick and Camden campuses to help local patients. Donors receive a $20 e-gift card, a T-shirt, and a free cholesterol screening. Half of the blood collected will stay with the hospital to support care here. Get all the details.
Emergency sugar pit stop: Craving a midweek pick-me-up? St. Simons Sweets churns its own ice cream and fills cases with pralines, fudge, turtles, and chocolate-dipped everything, perfect for a Pier Village stroll or that secret Netflix stash you claim is for guests.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎺 Seraph Brass @ Island Concert Association | Tuesday (2/24) – February Tuesdays call for brass that sparkles. Seraph Brass brings the shine every Tuesday in February at 7 p.m. Ditch the couch for a polished concert set, tight harmonies, and musicianship that pairs with your good sweater, a sitter, and a post-show nightcap.
🌿 Naturalist 101 Field Trip: A Day on Sapelo @ One Hundred Miles | Tuesday (2/24) at 8:30 AM – Think you know our coast? Hop the ferry to Sapelo with Sapelo descendant Jazz Watts and coastal educator Stephanie Chewning, where oaks, research plots, and Gullah Geechee history share the trail. Lunch at Miss Lulu’s is included, spots are limited, members save.
🌳 Tending to the Roots: Cultural Preservation Across the Golden Isles @ UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | Wednesday (2/25) at 6:00 PM – Think history just lives in dusty display cases? Come hear local leaders keeping Black history, landmarks, and culture alive across the Golden Isles, with real projects, real talk, and ways to help. Bring your curiosity, your neighbor, and that family story you never wrote down.
This weekend
🥕 Forward Brunswick Farmers Market @ Mary Ross Waterfront Park | Saturday (2/28) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap fluorescent aisles for actual tomatoes, this is it. Forward Brunswick’s farmers market gathers local growers, peak produce, and small-batch treats, so you can shop, say hi to everyone you know, and feel smug about dinner.
🌱 Seasonal Organics Workshop @ Jekyll Island Club | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats making something with your own hands, then pretending you meant it to look that way. This monthly, expert-led organic craft workshop bounces between the Federal Reserve, the Pulitzer, and Club Ballroom, with projects and pricing changing with the season, and the supply bill.
⚔ Recruiting for the Georgia Militia @ Fort King George State Historic Site | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Think you could pick a side in 1775? Head to Fort King George in Darien for living history, militia recruiting, and a bit of musket drama, no oath required. Stroll the marsh, swap crown for courage, then brag about defending Georgia over lunch.
📚 Brown Butter Book Bash @ Brown Butter Shoppe | Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 AM – Brown Butter Book Bash is mixing signed books, mocktails, and dangerously sniffable candles at Brown Butter Shoppe, because multitasking counts as self-care now. Swing by to meet the author, grab a copy, and pretend your to-do list smells like vanilla, clove, and accomplishment.
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📻 Brunswick report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 56°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy frost between 7am and 9am. Sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 0%
Areas of frost before 8am. Partly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
This house is wild
On the Buffalo River, this 5,829-square-foot Oak Grove Island estate outpaces the market in size and spectacle. A two-story foyer with vaulted Pecky Cypress sets the tone, leading to a great room with floor-to-ceiling marsh views, a chef’s kitchen, and a screened porch. A saltwater pool, spiral-stair loft with 360-degree views, and golf, pickleball, and marina access complete the picture.
Take a peek inside →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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