City of Brunswick Government

06/12/2026

♻️ Republic Services has advised the City of Brunswick that one of their recycling trucks is currently down for part repairs and is expected to return to service soon, with remaining routes to be completed by tomorrow morning.

If your recycling has not been collected today, please leave your cart at the curb until service is completed. ♻️

06/12/2026

What a great opportunity for our campers! Thank you to our Brunswick Recreation and Parks Department for providing meaningful opportunities that inspire our youth and help build bright futures. 🎓

06/12/2026

The City of Brunswick offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

06/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 12, 2026 (Brunswick, GA) - On June 9, 2026, the Brunswick Police Department received information regarding an online social media threat directed at an upcoming public event. Upon receiving the information, investigators immediately initiated an investigation into the alleged threat to assess its credibility and ensure public safety.

As a result of the investigation conducted by the Brunswick Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, an arrest was made on June 12, 2026.

The suspect has been identified as 25 year old Christopher Waller of Brunswick, Georgia. Waller has been charged with Terroristic Threats.

The Brunswick Police Department takes threats to public safety seriously and remains committed to thoroughly investigating incidents that may endanger members of the community.

This investigation remains active. Anyone with additional information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Justin Bradley at (912) 279-2641.

06/11/2026

The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before one is on the way. 🌀

Check out the 2026 City of Brunswick Hurricane Preparedness Guide below and take steps today to protect your family, home, and pets. ⬇️

Hurricane season is here, Brunswick. Now is the time to build your family plan before a storm is on the way.

https://www.brunswickga.org/emergency

The 2026 City of Brunswick Hurricane Preparedness Guide is now available on our homepage. This guide was built for Brunswick residents and includes practical steps to help your household prepare, evacuate, and recover.

Inside the guide, you will find:

✅ A family hurricane plan worksheet
✅ Emergency supply kit checklists
✅ Go bag guidance
✅ Evacuation planning tips
✅ Storm alert definitions
✅ Access, functional, and medical needs resources
✅ After-the-storm safety reminders

We have made the guide available as a downloadable PDF and as a Word document so families can create a digital or printed hurricane plan that works for their household.

Do not wait until a storm is in the forecast to start planning. Take a few minutes this week to download the guide, fill out your family plan, and keep a copy with your emergency kit.

Download the 2026 Hurricane Preparedness Guide here:
https://www.brunswickga.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif13451/files/media/emergency/file/18556/brunswick_community_hurricane_preparedness_guide_2026_.pdf

Prepared families make a stronger Brunswick.

06/11/2026

The Brunswick Area Transportation Study (BATS) has opened two public comment periods beginning this week.

The draft 2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Plan is available for public review and comments through July 8.

BATS has also opened a 45-day comment period for a proposed amendment to the Public Participation Plan, which remains open through July 23.

Residents are encouraged to review both documents and share feedback.

Learn more at www.glynncounty.org/batsplans

06/11/2026

Congratulations to the Brunswick Downtown Development Authority aka Historic Downtown Brunswick on maintaining its designation as a Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) community!💎

Since 2017, Downtown Brunswick has been recognized for its commitment to historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement. As one of only 22 GEMS communities in Georgia, this designation reflects the hard work and dedication of everyone who helps make downtown Brunswick a great place to live, work, and play! 💙

Georgia Exceptional Main Street communities, better known as GEMS, represent downtowns that have demonstrated strong impact through local leadership, community investment, historic preservation, economic development, and the Main Street Approach. 💎

These communities are setting the standard for what downtown revitalization can look like across Georgia — from thriving small businesses and beautiful public spaces to creative events, preservation projects, and strong local partnerships.

Current GEMS communities include:
⭐️Acworth, ⭐️Athens, ⭐️Bainbridge, ⭐️Brunswick, ⭐️Canton, ⭐️Cartersville, ⭐️Dahlonega, ⭐️Gainesville, ⭐️Greensboro, ⭐️Hartwell, ⭐️Macon, ⭐️Madison, ⭐️Milledgeville, ⭐️Monroe, ⭐️Moultrie, ⭐️Newnan, ⭐️Rome, Statesboro, ⭐️Suwanee, ⭐️Thomasville, ⭐️Tifton, and ⭐️Toccoa.

06/11/2026

Nineteen residents have now received free will-planning assistance through two Free Wills Clinic sessions hosted by Commissioner Dr. Gwen Atkinson-Williams, the City of Brunswick Housing Department, and the Georgia Legal Services Program.

The second clinic, held on June 5, provided qualifying residents with essential estate-planning documents, including simple wills, financial powers of attorney, and advance directives for healthcare, at no cost.

Thank you to the Georgia Legal Services Program attorneys and everyone who helped make these clinics possible. We are grateful to all who participated and look forward to providing more valuable resources for our community in the future.

06/10/2026

You are cordially invited to the Magnolia/College Park Neighborhood Planning Assembly meeting tomorrow (June 11) at 6:00pm.

📍Location:
Coastal GA Community Action Authority
1 Community Action Drive

If you live or own a business in the neighborhood, please make your voice heard and attend the meeting.

📧Contact:
Jeffery Muchison
[email protected]

06/10/2026

Last month, we celebrated National Public Works Week by recognizing the dedicated employees who help keep Brunswick running every day.

From friendly competitions with Glynn County Public Works and team-building events to community service projects, the week was filled with fun, camaraderie, and appreciation for the hard work our Public Works team performs year-round.

Whether maintaining streets and infrastructure, supporting city operations, or responding to the needs of our community, their work often happens behind the scenes but makes a lasting impact every day.

Thank you to our Public Works team for your commitment to serving our community! 💚🎉