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Happy weekend, Brunswick! 

In today’s happening-today edition: Nature-based resilience plans, hidden-gem Georgia eats, and wild horses on Cumberland Island + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

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📰 In the news

Nature-based resilience plans advance: UGA and Georgia Tech are teaming up on a coastal restoration project backed by nearly $1 million, designing living shorelines and marsh work in flood-prone Camden County near Kings Bay — see what’s planned and where.

Hidden-gem Southern eats: A roundup spotlights 15 Georgia restaurants locals quietly recommend, from Atlanta barbecue staples to coastal favorites like Southern Soul Barbeque on St. Simons and Skipper’s Fish Camp in Darien — check out the full list.

Untamed Georgia barrier island: Escape to Cumberland Island’s 17-mile stretch of empty beaches and roaming wild horses. As a protected National Seashore, daily visitors are limited, and the prime season runs October through June — see registration, timing, and fees.

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 Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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.

Highlights this week:

• Create custom-scented candles with seasonal flair
• Enjoy a barbecue fundraiser with CJ Duo
• Masquerade book club explores Prague secrets
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Art fix this week: Feeling stuck or craving eye candy beyond your screensaver? At Glynn Visual Arts, browse a welcoming gallery, then try hands-on classes that make starting simple. Discover new mediums, meet neighbors, and keep it low pressure… high inspiration for St. Simons locals.

Stitch your week together: Whether your quilt stack stalls at almost or you’re itching for fresh fabric, Sea Stitches has gorgeous yardage, trusty notions, welcoming classes (hello, Sit and Sew), and professional longarm quilting, so those WIPs become ta-da moments and your week feels stitched together.

Local pints, zero fuss: Silver Bluff Brewing Company keeps it neighborly with a spacious taproom and beer garden, pouring a core lineup, seasonals, and special releases. Bring takeout from nearby spots, pair it with a pint, and make this lively local hangout part of your weekly rotation.

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📆 Around town today & tomorrow

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎖 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 (Jekyll Island) | 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.

🧵 Fire in the Hem: Six-Week Skirt Technique Series @ Golden Isles Belly Dance | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Got a flowy skirt hiding in the closet? April’s six-week skirt dance series blends folkloric flair, technique, and storytelling, teaching you to shape, sweep, and spin to a showcase-ready combo. All levels welcome, bring a 3 to 4 yard skirt, early-bird is $80, then $95.

🤘 3DW @ The Hangout Bar & Grill | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – This live band night brings 3DW to the Hangout, cranking out the sing-along favorites you actually know. Think crowd-pleasing rock, a few guilty-pleasure anthems, and plenty of room for chair-dancing while you pretend you remember all the lyrics.

🎶 YMFB @ Mullet Bay Restaurant (Saint Simons Island) | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – YMFB hits Mullet Bay with a live set your mom already loves, and you probably will too. Expect cheeky banter, big choruses, and the kind of crowd-pleasing energy that gets locals smiling, singing along, and sticking around for one more.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Riverside Live @ Gould Casino (Jekyll Island) – 4:00 PM
• 3/7 3DW @ The Hangout Bar & Grill – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Pot O’Gold Drag Show @ Tipsy McSway’s – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 YMFB @ Mullet Bay Restaurant (Saint Simons Island) – 8:00 PM
• 3/10 The Stifftones @ Tipsy McSway – 6:00 PM
• 3/12 Jacob Sands @ Southern Retreat RV Park – 6:00 PM
• 3/12 Line Dancing with Halle @ The Hangout Bar & Grill – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Brunswick report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 76°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 5%

Widespread fog before 9am. Mostly sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 2 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 22%

A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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