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It’s Friday, Brunswick! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Time-honored coastal kitchens, Celtic Angels Ireland, and Pot O’Gold drag show + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Time-honored coastal kitchens: A February feature highlights 16 Georgia seafood spots built on family roots and fresh catch, including Savannah’s oyster favorite and St. Simons Island joints just a short drive from Brunswick — see the full list.
Upgrades set to aid shipping: Dredging is under way at Brunswick’s port to restore depth. Work is expected to finish this month, with more by summer, and a $3 million Savannah Harbor study starts soon — get details on timelines and study.
Peaceful Southern getaways beckon: A recent roundup spotlights Georgia’s prettiest small towns to enjoy after peak season, from Madison’s stately streets to Helen’s alpine charm and coastal St. Marys just down the road — see the full roundup.
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 they’re 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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Plant-powered lunch fix: Sea Salt Healthy Kitchen keeps weekdays easy with build-your-own bowls, salads, wraps, and smoothie bowls, plus tofu-and-veggie combos for when you want something light yet legit filling. Clean flavors, zero fuss. Just the midweek nudge you need.
Your next great find: If your place craves a little history and a lot of character, Rummage curates a rotating mix of antique furniture, vintage decor, and singular finds. Let the right piece surprise you and finally claim that tricky corner you’ve been meaning to fix.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎨 Paint & Sip @ Jekyll Island Club | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Jekyll Island Club Resort is breaking out brushes and the nice glasses for a Paint & Sip in its cozy, historic setting. Follow step-by-step instruction, sip what you like, and leave with a frame-worthy keepsake, not another dusty craft, perfect for couples, friends, or solo.
🎖 Veteran Resource Day @ American Legion Post 9 | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – American Legion Post 9 is pulling together a one-stop resource day for veterans, active duty, and families, with on-site VA reps, wellness support, job and education connections, and real help without the runaround. Free coffee, food, and walk-ins welcome, because schedules are already complicated enough.
🌱 Seed Swap @ Glynn County Extension Services | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bring those extra tomato, squash, and mystery heirloom seeds to the 2nd annual seed swap, and go home with something your neighbor swears actually grows here. It is low-key bartering for gardeners, a chatty chance to trade tips, stories, and future zucchini overloads.
🐸 Marsh Madness 2026 @ Liberty Ship Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Call it Marsh Madness without the brackets, and join Keep Golden Isles Beautiful to clean the marsh at Liberty Ship Park. They’ll have vests, bags, gloves, and water, you bring boots, sunscreen, bug spray, and that neighborly streak.
🎤 Riverside Live @ Gould Casino | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Southern rock returns to Jekyll’s Historic District as The Restless Natives channel the Allman Brothers on the Gould Auditorium lawn. Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, and your best remember-whens; it’s ground seating, food trucks, a bar, easy vibes, and brag-worthy island nostalgia.
🎲 Saturday Evening Bingo @ American Legion Post 9 | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Saturday night plans, sorted. Post 9 runs bingo, Brunswick’s not-so-secret cash cow for folks who like fun with purpose. Weekly jackpots actually go, the 60/40 raffle helps vets, concessions and A/C keep you comfy, and both paper diehards and machine mavens are welcome.
💄 Pot O’Gold Drag Show @ Tipsy McSway’s | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Grab tickets now for Patti O’Furniture’s Pot O’Gold Drag Show, because yes, the lineup’s TBA, and no, that has never stopped you. Expect big laughs, bigger wigs, and enough sparkle to make your Irish whiskey blush, then thank yourself later.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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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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📻 Brunswick report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 14%
Areas of fog before 10am. Partly sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Areas of fog after 1am. Partly cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 62 overnight. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 7%
Areas of fog before 8am. Mostly sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 2 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
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