Good morning, Brunswick! In today’s edition: New Georgia laws, eccentric small-town attractions, an author talk with Sara Kay Rupnik, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Where fill-up costs stand: Stacker analyzed how gas prices changed across Georgia last week, using AAA data. Savannah recorded the highest average price at $2.77, while other cities saw different trends — see the city-by-city prices.

Pandemic-era price shifts continue: Stacker compiled a list of cities in the Brunswick metro with the fastest-growing home prices while buyers face tight supply. It includes month by month values since 2018 — see the cities and trends.

Regulated deregulation explained: New Georgia laws in effect touch taxes, school phone use, home warranties, and courts. The income tax rate could drop if revenue goals are met, affecting Brunswick families and businesses — see what’s changing and when.

Unusual small-town attractions await: A December 27 roundup names eccentric Georgia towns, from Townsend’s peach market and America’s smallest church to Brunswick’s stew memorial and Milledgeville’s Central State Hospital — see the full list.

Board names seasoned leader: Captain Bryan Sipe is now interim Glynn County police chief after taking over on New Year’s Day, with Chief Scott Ebner’s resignation effective June 30, 2026 — learn about his background.

Weeknight burrito upgrade: When cravings hit, Bubba Garcias rolls flavor-packed staples like the Potato Burrito and a customize-as-you-like Burrito Gringo, plus plenty of taco backups for the table. An easygoing regular, perfect when comfort food calls and dinner should require zero overthinking.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🌴 Sea Island Cool Down @ Sea Palms Resort St Simons Island | Monday (1/12) – Cool down after The Sea Island Amateur with a laid-back hang at Sea Palms, the Tour’s first swing through this storied resort. Trade humble brags and sore-shoulder stories, sip something cold, and let the marsh breezes fix what your short game couldn’t.

🎣 Orvis Fly Fishing 101 Class @ On The Fly Outfitters | Monday (1/12) at 11:30 AM – Whether you’ve only watched A River Runs Through It or need a hobby with water, patience, and fewer emails, Orvis’s free Fly Fishing 101 class covers casting, knots, and gear basics. Learn to land line, not hook your hat, then practice on water later.

💃 Tuesday Nights Cardio Soul Line Dance Class @ Makers | Tuesday (1/13) at 6:30 PM – Whether your two-step is rusty or your Fitbit is judging you, this cardio soul line dance class delivers fun, sweat, and no partner drama. Tovah breaks it down step by step, Tuesday nights in Golden Isles, so you can move, laugh, and call it exercise.

🎬 Film – Conrack @ Literary Guild Resale Bookstore | Wednesday (1/14) at 7:00 PM – If you like your schoolhouse dramas with sea breeze and Spanish moss, catch a screening of Conrack. Pat Conroy’s The Water is Wide comes to life, shot on St. Simons and nearby. Think tough love, remote islands, and a bonus game of spot-the-location.

👪 Golden Isles MomCo Spring Kickoff Meeting @ First Baptist Church of Brunswick | Thursday (1/15) at 9:45 AM – Grab your casserole dish and head to First Baptist for MomCo’s spring kickoff, “Own Your Story.” It’s a potluck brunch with childcare handled, which means adult conversation, coffee, and a warm muffin for once. First-timers, shoot them a message, and chime in on signup threads.

📚 Author Talk & Book Signing – Sara Kay Rupnik @ The Casino -St Simons Island | Thursday (1/15) at 10:30 AM – Head to the Casino Theater for an author talk and signing as Sara Kay Rupnik reimagines Claire Clairmont, Mary Shelley’s restless stepsister, amid Byron and Shelley’s delightful chaos. Free for Literary Guild members, $10 otherwise. Membership starts at $15. Seating is limited, register on Eventbrite.

🔮 Friday Night Tarot @ Spiral Wanderers Coffee Bar & Bookshop | Friday (1/16) at 7:00 PM – Trade the usual Friday noise for Tarot with Nicole, where the cards, her guides, and maybe your better judgment weigh in. Expect calm, a little present-moment perspective, and zero pressure to be mystical. It is by donation, so bring curiosity, cash, and a friend.

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📻 Brunswick report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 76°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%

Patchy fog before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 23%

A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

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