Brunswick's Local Newspaper

Brunswick, Georgia, has been served by various newspapers over the years, including the Brunswick Times, the Brunswick Times-Call, and the Brunswick News. The Brunswick News is currently the only remaining newspaper published in the city and has been running since 1901. It is family-owned and operated and serves as the paper of record for Glynn County.

The Brunswick News

The paper has remained a family-owned-and-operated business throughout its history, with successive generations of the Leavy family taking over management and editorial duties. It continues to be published daily, excluding Mondays, under the ownership of the Leavy family.

The Brunswick Daily News

The Brunswick News, formerly known as The Brunswick Daily News, is the main newspaper in Brunswick, Georgia. It was first published in 1901 by former Brunswick Times-Call editor Arthur H. Leavy. The eight-page paper was published daily (except Mondays) and endorsed the Democratic Party, as was common for Georgia newspapers in the early 20th century.

The Brunswick News covered maritime commercial affairs and shipping activities at the Port of Brunswick, as well as news from the nearby barrier islands, including St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. The paper notably reported on the Jekyll Island Club, a winter retreat for the wealthy that included members such as J.P. Morgan, William Rockefeller, and Joseph Pulitzer.

The newspaper has been family-owned and operated throughout its history, with the Leavy family managing the paper for several generations. The current owners, C. H. “Buff” Leavy IV and C. Vance Leavy, are the fourth generation to manage the paper, overseeing its computerization and colourisation.

The Brunswick News continues to be published daily under the ownership of the Leavy family, serving as the paper of record for Glynn County.

Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame

The Glynn County News, also known as The Brunswick News, is the newspaper of record for Glynn County, Georgia. It was first published in 1901 as a daily morning newspaper by former Brunswick Times-Call editor Arthur H. Leavy. The eight-page paper circulated under the name The Brunswick Daily News from 1903 to 1906 before reverting to its original title, The Brunswick News.

Now, over a century later, The Brunswick News continues to be a family-owned-and-operated business, currently under the fourth generation of the Leavy family. The newspaper covers a range of topics, including sports, and its website includes a section dedicated to sports-related news and updates.

In addition to The Glynn County News, Glynn County also boasts its own Sports Hall of Fame, which honours the county's athletic achievements and history. The Hall of Fame hosts events, such as a recent golf tournament, and recognises outstanding athletes, such as Elijah Wellman of Brunswick High, who was named the Player of the Series by the Hall of Fame. The Board of Directors for the Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its 2025 induction class, honouring the county's latest group of outstanding athletes.

Criminal activity

The Brunswick News, also known as the Voice of the Golden Isles, is the main newspaper in Brunswick, Georgia. It has been running since 1901 and is currently published daily, except on Mondays.

The Brunswick News has covered a wide range of criminal activity in the area over the years. Here are some examples of criminal activity reported by the newspaper:

Recent Criminal Activity

• A Glynn County man was convicted of kidnapping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend in 2021 and sentenced to life in prison.
• A Brunswick man was sentenced to 26 years in prison for drug possession and resisting arrest while armed with an AK-47 and other guns.
• A Glynn County Police officer was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and cruelty to children for causing a disturbance at his home in Kingsland.
• A Georgia woman was arrested and jailed for pepper-spraying a school bus driver and bus monitor.
• A fugitive was arrested for the 2023 murder of a Brunswick teenager.
• A man was found dead on St. Simons Island, with the Glynn County Police Department investigating.
• Two men were wounded in an early Sunday shooting, with police working to identify the perpetrator.
• A man was sentenced to prison for stealing $1.9 million in COVID-19 relief money.
• A Mexican citizen was sentenced to life in prison for killing a whistleblower who reported him and his brother for cheating migrant workers.
• A Glynn County woman defrauded a real estate company of over $250,000 and was sentenced to prison.
• Five Georgia men were sentenced to prison for running a dog-fighting ring involving nearly 100 dogs.

Historical Criminal Activity

Historically, the newspaper has covered a range of criminal activity, including:

• Maritime commercial affairs and shipping activities at the Port of Brunswick.
• News from the Jekyll Island Club, a winter retreat for the wealthy, including members J.P. Morgan, William Rockefeller, and Joseph Pulitzer.
• The creation of the Federal Reserve System following a secret meeting at the Jekyll Island Club in 1910.

Local events

Brunswick, Georgia, is home to a variety of local events that cater to different interests and causes. Here are some examples:

Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the annual Coastal Georgia Athlete of the Year award, which recognises outstanding athletic achievements in the region. The Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame also celebrates local sports talent and recently announced its 2025 induction class. For those interested in basketball, the BHS Lady Pirates basketball camp is an excellent opportunity to master the basics of the game.

The community also comes together for charitable causes, such as the fundraiser held at Coastal Georgia to help Phillip Bulatao fight a rare disorder. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation surprised a Brunswick family by paying off their mortgage in honour of Veterans Day. The Glynn County nonprofit is also addressing the issue of housing by building a tiny home village for the unhoused residents of the county.

Brunswick also has a vibrant arts and culture scene. The Golden Isles College + Career Academy recently celebrated another year of providing educational opportunities in the region. The annual Brunswick Prayer Vigil was held to honour the memory of Ahmaud Arbery, four years after his deadly encounter in the Satilla Shores neighbourhood. The community also gathered for a special ceremony to celebrate the lives of two missing Georgia fishermen.

In addition, Brunswick offers a range of leisure activities, such as the annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia, which attracts about 1,200 cyclists to the coastal community. The city also boasts a variety of culinary delights, including the famous Mr. Shuck's Seafood, known for its fresh Southern seafood and signature dishes like low country boils and fried corn.

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