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  Brunswick, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brunswick was founded in 1771 and named for the duchy of Brunswick-Lueneburg in Germany, the ancestral home of King George II of Great Britain.
In 1797 the Georgia General Assembly transferred the county seat of Glynn County from Frederica on St. Simons Island to Brunswick.
Brunswick is also home to historic Glynn Academy, Georgia's second oldest public high school, founded in 1788 under the public education provisions of the Northwest Ordinances.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brunswick,_Georgia   (2101 words)

  
 New Georgia Encyclopedia: Brunswick
Brunswick is the major urban and economic center in the southeast corner of Georgia.
Brunswick is on a peninsula bounded by the Brunswick River on the south and by the East River and Turtle River on the west.
Brunswick is home to Glynn Academy, one of the oldest public schools—and the second-oldest high school—in Georgia, chartered by the state in 1788.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?path=/CitiesCounties/Cities&id=h-850   (833 words)

  
 Glynn County, brunswick, georgia, national register historic district, history, general james oglethorpe
Brunswick's other contribution to the WWII effort was the construction of Liberty Ships, large transport vessels, at the J.A. Jones Shipyard.
Brunswick's Old Town residential and commercial district is the largest small town, urban National Register of Historic Places district in Georgia.
Brunswick continues to build on its past and develop its resources to attract and cultivate people and ideas that will ensure growth and prosperity for its citizens and visitors alike.
www.glynncounty.com /brunswick/history.shtml   (1237 words)

  
 New Georgia Encyclopedia: Brunswick Stew
Brunswick, Georgia, claims to be the place of origin for Brunswick stew.
In truth, the one-pot meal is credited to a number of places with Brunswick in their names, but the honor (so far as the name is concerned) must go to Brunswick County, Virginia.
Brunswick stew belongs to a family of southern stews, its closest relative perhaps being Kentucky burgoo.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?path=/Folklife/Foodways&id=h-555   (481 words)

  
 Brunswick Area Transportation Study Case Study
Brunswick and Glynn County are next to the Atlantic Ocean, with one barrier island (St. Simons Island) included in the urbanized area.
The Georgia Ports Authority's main responsibility is managing waterborne freight out of the nation's 10th largest container port in Savannah-100 miles to the north.
The service was viewed as one that would only serve the relatively small number of residents living in the center of Brunswick, while the much larger number of residents living in outlying areas and on the barrier islands would be responsible for contributing the majority of the local matching funds.
www.planning.dot.gov /Documents/CaseStudy/BATS/batsrmm_1.html   (1456 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Brunswick, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Glynn County is a county located in the state of Georgia.
James Edward Oglethorpe (22 December 1696 - 30 June 1785) was an English general and philanthropist, a founder of the state of Georgia.
The city limits of Brunswick itself are relatively small, and the majority of the "population of the city" is actually outside the city limits.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Brunswick,-Georgia   (388 words)

  
 State Press Release
The Georgia Green Party, in an overwhelming consensus vote, officially endorsed Elaine Brown in her run for mayor of the City of Brunswick during their annual convention Sept. 17.
Newly-elected Georgia Green Party co-chair Nan Garrett stated, "Elaine Brown's campaign for Mayor of Brunswick, Georgia, is the most exciting local campaign that we have had with the Georgia Green Party in my entire 10 years' involvement.
This is a crucial time for Georgia and the entire nation and a victory for Elaine Brown on Nov. 8 could prove to be the catalyst for a brighter future.
www.gp.org /press/states/ga_2005_10_03.shtml   (460 words)

  
 ~Sharon~'s Brunswic Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
BRUNSWICK ~ From her earliest beginnings as a colonial outpost, Brunswick's steady growth following the American Revolution continued through the Resort Era that flourished one hundred years ago.
In the 1870's, Georgia poet Sidney Lanier was inspried to write "The Marshes of Glynn" as he stood and beheld the vast marshlands that embrace Brunswick & The Golden Isles.
Brunswick : The Marshes of Glynn County in Brunswick Georgia
www.greatestcities.com /users/sassy417/North_America/USA/Georgia/Brunswick   (498 words)

  
 Brunswick, Georgia
It is the policy of the Brunswick Fire Department to assist the various local Special Operations Response Teams to mitigate the emergency.
The Brunswick Fire Department depends on the use of their Cairns Iris Helmet (thermal imaging) to assist in locating the fire and any trapped occupants.
The Brunswick Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau and Fire Suppression Division personnel agree the best way to react to a non-fire emergency situation in the City of Brunswick is through proactive training, prevention minded actions and methods.
brunswickga.org /nm/publish/news_15.phtml   (1257 words)

  
 USGS Publications: Saltwater Contamination in the Upper Floridan Aquifer, Brunswick, Ga
In southeast Georgia, the Upper Floridan aquifer is separated into the upper and lower water-bearing zones (Wait and Gregg, 1973) by a low-permeability semiconfining unit.
Recharge from precipitation west-northwest of Brunswick was balanced by discharge to the Atlantic Ocean.
A network of monitoring wells was established in the Brunswick area in the 1960’s, and has been sampled periodically to determine the movement of the plume of saltwater.
ga.water.usgs.gov /publications/gwrc2001jones.html   (1855 words)

  
 Golden Isles of Georgia - St Simons Island - Jekyll Island - Brunswick - Darien - Sea Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Nestled among the coastline and barrier islands of Georgia, Brunswick and the Golden Isles welcome you to a truly exhilarating expanse of sea, sun, and fun.
Brunswick and the Golden Isles are located in the center of an area rich in natural beauty and history.
Simons Island, one of the famed and fabled Golden Isles that grace this corner of Georgia's coast, is especially alluring.
www.officialguide.com /georgia.html   (633 words)

  
 Brunswick Georgia ~ Coastal Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Mahoney-McGarvey House, near the Courthouse, is considered the finest example of "carpenter gothic" architecture in Georgia.
Today, Brunswick is nurtured by an ongoing revitalization and restoration program for Georgia's second largest concentration of historic structures.
Brunswick, Georgia Among its numerous assets, Brunswick is the second largest concentration of documented historic structures in Georgia.
www.coastalga.com /brunswick   (877 words)

  
 Georgia Sea Island Singers - St. Simons Island Gullah African American Music
The Georgia Sea Island Singers continue a tradition begun almost a century ago on St. Simons Island, Georgia, for the purpose of preserving the rich reservoirs of African-American culture, customs and the songs of the Gullah language spoken on the isolated islands of the Georgia Coast.
Frankie Sullivan Quimby was born and raised on the Georgia Sea Islands.
He was born in Baconton, Georgia in 1936, where his family were sharecroppers earning as little as $9.25 for an entire year of work.
www.gacoast.com /navigator/quimbys.html   (1019 words)

  
 CARGO portside grill, Brunswick, Georgia, Restaurants, Dining
CARGO portside grill -- the popular restaurant garnering rave reviews in historic downtown Brunswick, Ga.-- is only 10 minutes from St. Simons or Jekyll Island, and noticeable by the cars with Sea Island, St. Simons and Jekyll Island stickers parked out front for dinner.
The intimate dining room seats 68 and guests are encouraged to "Wear a golf shirt and relax." A full bar, international wine list with many "by-the-glass" choices and imported beers are reasonably-priced.
Contemporary in design, with stunning enlarged, tinted photographs of historic ship activity in Brunswick's port (courtesy, Bruce Fendig, maritime author) the space feels "hip," as guests dine beneath a large (9 x 12) loose canvas impressionistic painting of a steamship by artist Brent Baker.
www.cargoportsidegrill.com   (543 words)

  
 Georgia Ecological Services News
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says there are today 73 occupied nests in the state.
Georgia's Department of Natural Resources and private conservation groups aid landowners in providing suitable habitat for many endangered and threatened species, including the bald eagle.
Goodyear Elementary in Brunswick at 8:10 AM Saltilla Elementary in Brunswick at 10:00 AM Waynesville Elementary in Waynesville at 1:00 and 2:00 PM The Auburn Raptor Center website is http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/raptor/..
www.fws.gov /athens/hot_issues/archives/release_GES_02-005.html   (776 words)

  
 Brunswick, Georgia
Settlers arrived and remained because of the attraction of the Port.
Among its numerous assets, Brunswick is the second largest concentration of documented historic structures in Georgia.
The nearby islands of St. Simons and Jekyll lure visitors with the promise of beaches, resorts, and historic sites—it has long been known as the “Gateway to the Golden Isles”.
www.brunswickga.org   (155 words)

  
 Brunswick, Georgia - Historic City by the Sea
Brunswick's streets and squares were laid out on Oglethorpe's Savannah Plan in 1771.
Today, Brunswick is nurtured by an ongoing revitalizion and restoration program for Georgia's second largest concentration of historic structures.
Enjoy the charms of Old Town Brunswick, with its Victorian commercial buildings, grand residential homes, historic banquet and reception facilities, and delightful bed & breakfast inns.
www.brunswickgeorgia.net   (198 words)

  
 Brunswick, Brunswick Georgia -- Coastal Georgia Experience.com
At one time Brunswick laid claim to being the shrimp capital of the world.
A quiet revitalization is now underway in Brunswick's Old Town National Historic District and nearby Victorian residential neighborhood.
Each year thousands of officers and agents undergo specialized instruction in Brunswick to ensure the safety of our nation.
www.coastalgeorgiaexperience.com /site/502999/page/85383   (269 words)

  
 Liberty Harbor, Brunswick, Ga   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Liberty Harbor is located in Brunswick, GA on the Brunswick River, four miles from the Atlantic Ocean, in the gossamer region of the Golden Isles which includes St. Simon, Sea Island and Jekyll Island.
The announcement was made by Bryan Thompson, President and CEO of Blueprint Brunswick, Inc., a private sector not-for-profit group of community minded business and civic leaders who have a vision of what the Brunswick area can be, and are actively pursuing opportunities to make good things happen.
Blueprint Brunswick, Inc. was formed to coordinate the implementation of the comprehensive economic and community development Master Plan developed in 2003.
coastalglynn.net /LibertyHarbor/LibertyHarborIndex.htm   (1856 words)

  
 Outdoor Recreation Brunswick GA Georgia + Golf Vacations - City Guide
Brunswick Landing Marina 2429 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA 31520, Located in Historic Downtown Brunswick,
There are ten pastures available for turnout on site, as well as a lighted arena and a barrel racing arena.
Observation platforms are located throughout the trail and binoculars are available for checkout.
www.discoverourtown.com /TownPage.php?Town=119&Cat=Recreation   (671 words)

  
 Brunswick Georgia Hotels ... Jake.com
At the Baymont Inn Brunswick we strive to make you feelright at home with a clean room cared for by our friendly staff.There are lots of amenities like complimentary breakfast and free USA Today in the lobby.
The Brunswick Daystop is located on Interstate Highway 95 and US Highway 17, Exit 6 adjacent to Truckstop of America (TA).
The Hampton Inn Brunswick is located in the historic port City of Brunswick, GA. the gateway to Jekyll Island and St.Simon Island.
hotels.jake.com /us/ga/brunswick-hotels.html   (340 words)

  
 2005.04.26: Elaine Brown Runs for Mayor
In 1996, after living six years in France, Brown moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she established the nonprofit education corporation Fields of Flowers to build a comprehensive model education center for fl and other poor children.
Brown is Executive Director of the Michael Lewis Legal Defense Committee, organized to support the legal appeal of Lewis ("Little B"), who, arrested at the age of 13 for a murder he did not commit, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison (1997).
In addition, Brown is a member of the Geechee Council of Georgia; the Brunswick NAACP; Vice President of The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation; and a partner in Seize the Time, Inc.
www.gp.org /press/pr_2005_04_26.html   (541 words)

  
 Restaurant Brunswick GA Georgia + Fine Dining - City Guide
, An eclectic American menu that includes Brunswick Stew, fantastic salads, grilled pork chops, chicken dishes, fresh local seafood, and daily specials is served at this quaint cafe daily for lunch and dinner.
They are open Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch; closed on Saturday and Sunday.
They are open Monday through Friday for lunch plus serve dinner on Thursdays and Fridays; closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
www.discoverourtown.com /TownPage.php?Town=119&Cat=Dining   (1112 words)

  
 Georgia Law: Savannah & Brunswick Georgia Lawyers & Attorneys
With more than fifty Attorneys in Savannah and Brunswick, Hunter Maclean offers comprehensive legal services in over 30 Legal and Industry Focuses ranging from Employment and Labor Law to Real Estate Development, and from Estates and Trusts to Construction and Business Litigation.
Kirby Mason has been named to the Board of Directors for the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association,providing civil litigation attorneys with a variety of professional resources and opportunities.
The Panel is responsible for the investigation and discipline of State Bar members who have violated standards of conduct.
www.huntermaclean.com   (368 words)

  
 Brunswick, Georgia
There are several fine restaurants located in the city of Brunswick as well as at the three major I-95 exits.
The Grapevine Cafe in Brunswick's historic district (Newcastle Street) is a must stop.
Be sure to visit Downtown Brunswick and Lover's Oak at the intersection of Albany and Prince Streets, a legendary tree said to be over 900 years old.
www.icity.net /cityguide/brunswick.html   (485 words)

  
 Driggers Real Estate, brunswick, georgia, Realty, Agents, Real Estate, Agencies
Driggers Realty is a family owned business with over 40 years of new home building and real estate sales experience in Brunswick, Georgia and St. Simons Island, Georgia.
Brunswick and St. Simons Island, Ga. are the places you've been looking for.
Stop in or call us, let us show you the premier service that 40 years of new home building and real estate sales experience has prepared us to provide.
www.driggersrealty.com   (186 words)

  
 Excursia | Brunswick & Golden Isles, Georgia | Visitor and travel information
Named in honor of German royalty and designed by Gen. James Oglethorpe, who also laid out the city of Savannah's streets and squares, Brunswick, Ga. is not only a city with a past but shines today as a vacation destination and vibrant downtown area.
Walking and driving tours are now available for Old Town, Brunswick's first residential neighborhood, which stretches south along graceful, tree-lined Union Street.
Protecting Georgia against Spanish invaders was the mission of the English people who built Fort Frederica under the leadership of Gen. James Oglethorpe in the 1700s.
excursia.com /destinations/USA/GA/brunswickandthegoldenisles   (208 words)

  
 Park Inn hotels - Park Inn-Brunswick I-95
There are also a variety of fantastic places to dine around the hotel and along Georgia's southeast coast.
With our convenient location just off I-95, the Park Inn Brunswick hotel is just minutes from the beautiful Golden Isles and is near three major airports.
Experience Georgia's southeast coast at the Park Inn Brunswick hotel, which is just minutes away from a variety of wonderfully fun places to visit.
www.parkinn.com /brunswickga   (430 words)

  
 Cheap Flights to Brunswick, Georgia - TripAdvisor
Our Brunswick hotels page presents hotels ranked by popularity - read traveler reviews and guidebooks.
TripAdvisor's Brunswick restaurants page shows you the best local places to dine.
Visit our Brunswick forum page to ask questions and get advice about Brunswick travel.
tripadvisor.com /Flights-g34802-Brunswick_Georgia-Cheap_Discount_Air...   (395 words)

  
 Brunswick Georgia Hotels ­ Brunswick Travel and Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Brunswick Georgia Hotels ­ Brunswick Travel and Information
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www.intraspect.com /US/Georgia/Brunswick.html   (223 words)

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