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🌱 How a $100M port upgrade could reshape Brunswick’s economic future

Brunswick, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Brunswick? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $100M port upgrade could reshape Brunswick’s economic future
  • Which 2026 Friday nights will bring Brunswick’s biggest home matchups?
  • Why Brunswick’s gas is cheaper than most Georgia metros right now

Also on today's calendar: Artistic Recovery and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Port of Brunswick Looks to Expand RoRo Capacity With $100M Berth (supplychainbrain.com) — Big changes are coming to Brunswick’s port, with a new $100 million roll-on/roll-off berth already 30% built and set to open in late 2027. Additional dredging, rail upgrades, and flood-resilience projects aim to keep the Port of Brunswick competitive as the nation’s busiest auto port, potentially boosting local jobs and economic activity for years to come.
   

2. See ALL Georgia 6A high school football schedules for 2026 (highschoolfootballamerica.com) — Brunswick football fans can already circle key 2026 dates, with the Brunswick Pirates and Glynn Academy Terrors both featured in a packed Region 1 Class 6A slate. The full statewide schedule shows when local rivals visit town and when Brunswick teams hit the road, helping you plan big Friday nights this fall.
   

3. Gas prices continue to rise with relief unclear, AAA says (wsbtv.com) — Brunswick drivers are seeing rising gas prices too, but the city remains among Georgia’s cheaper metro areas at about $3.72 per gallon for regular. AAA says statewide prices are up sharply from last week and last year, driven by high oil costs and global tensions, and offers tips to help residents save at the pump.
   

4. DNR Youth Birdathon still going strong (griceconnect.com) — Young birders from Brunswick’s Eagle Eyes team made a strong showing in Georgia’s statewide Youth Birding Competition, logging 80 species and leading all teams in fundraising with $1,489 for Birds Georgia. The article recaps division winners, mentor honors, and art contest highlights, and notes that next year’s competition banquet is set for April 17, 2027.
   

5. One injured when tanker flips on side (theblacksheartimes.com) — A Hortense woman was injured when the water tanker she drove overturned along State Route 38, sliding across the median and eastbound lanes before stopping on its side. She was taken to Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick for treatment, underscoring the regional role of the city’s hospital in serious roadway emergencies.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday May 7
  • AP Exam - Statistics 12 PM
    Brunswick , GA 31520
  • AP Exam - World History 8 AM
    Brunswick , GA 31520
  • Board of Education Work Session
    Glynn County School System Brunswick, GA 31520
    5:00 pm
  • Artistic Recovery →
    1507 Reynolds St, Brunswick
    10:00 pm
    • Friday May 8
  • AP Exam - US History 8 AM
    Brunswick , GA 31520
  • AP Exam - Macro Economics 12 PM
    Brunswick , GA 31520
    • Saturday May 9
  • Brunswick Trees Bike Tour →
    Hanover Square, 1125 Newcastle St, Brunswick
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • These guys are just scratching the surface of the great history of Edo Miller Baseball Park located in Brunswick, Georgia.
    David Sweat, Coach Chuck Fehr, and Tommy Cason talk about the history and the great things that happened at Edo Miller Park. Tommy Cason discusses… (Nextdoor Old Jesup/Ellis Point)
  • Anyone recognize this sweet girl?
    She was on the side of Harry Driggers this afternoon. Very friendly. (Nextdoor Marshes of Mackay)
  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Brunswick. Apply here.
  • Acosta posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator Part Time in Brunswick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brunswick here.

Ok Brunswick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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