Local news, plus everything local news won't touch — investigative journalism, open records requests, policy implementation, and government accountability for Southeast Georgia.
A woman found unresponsive during morning rounds. The GBI is investigating. We're tracking the detention logs, medical records, surveillance footage and autopsy findings that would answer what happened.
Have information? Send a confidential tip →How many remain unsolved today? We're tracking which cases were ever reviewed, what GBI policy requires to reopen one, and which families are still waiting for an answer.
Have information? Send a confidential tip →So why are people sitting in the Glynn County jail for years waiting on a trial? Examining pretrial detention, case backlogs, and who gets left behind.
Have information? Send a confidential tip →The Downtown Development Authority will run a new program offering historic commercial property owners up to $50,000 each for repairs and restoration, with a 10% match required. The money comes through the National Park Service's Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program.
"Public trust cannot exist without accountability."
— The Local LowdownA sixth domestic violence charge in less than a year against the same man. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — awareness without action is nothing.
An alleged attempted robbery near Union and S Street became a gunfight that left two wounded. GBI says more arrests are expected.
Every full-time officer in Milner resigned, along with the city manager. A former council member is calling for the city to dissolve.
Every open records request we file, tracked in public. When agencies comply, you'll know. When they stall, you'll know that too. More requests are added as they're filed.
| Request | Agency | Filed | Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBI investigative file — Case 14-0144-26-26 (Sheriff's Office payroll) Ref. R007872-060226 · GORA §50-18-70 | Georgia Bureau of Investigation | JUN 2, 2026 | No charge | OVERDUE |
| Communications on the selection and appointment of the police chief Request 26-6540 · GORA §50-18-70 | Glynn County | SEP 4, 2026 | No charge | PRODUCED |
| List of all Glynn County employees and salaries Request 26-6655 · GORA §50-18-70 | Glynn County Finance | SEP 9, 2026 | No charge | PRODUCED |
Georgia agencies can charge us by the hour to hand over public documents, and copies add up fast. Sponsor a request and we'll file it, chase it, and publish what comes back.
The investigations, out loud. New episodes launching soon on every major platform.
How the money moved before the vote — and who signed off.
Our open records stress test of local government, start to finish.
What personnel files say about who's leaving the department, and why.
Voices from the rally — residents on what accountability means to them.
Glynn County Stadium, 5 Community Drive. Police, fire and 911 staff hand out treats. Free and family friendly.
Details →Live music on front porches throughout the Old Town Historic District. Free, rain or shine.
Details →PGA Tour comes to Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons. Competition rounds Thursday through Sunday.
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