Sunday, September 05, 2010
Introducing Brunswick and the Golden Isles
 

Whether you’re thinking of making the move to become a resident of Brunswick-Glynn County or you’ve already made the decision, we want to make your transition to Brunswick and the Golden Isles as seamless as possible. Below you will find information about our community to help you get settled.

Information to Remember
 

Emergency Services
Immediate access to emergency services for fire, Georgia State Patrol, police, and ambulance can be reached by dialing, “911.”

  Georgia State Patrol
Glynn County Police
City of Brunswick Police
Glynn County Sheriff
Glynn County Fire
912-262-2380
912-554-7800
912-267-5559
912-554-7600
912-554-7779




Automobile Tags

  Glynn County Tax Commissioner’s Office
W. Harold Pate, Courthouse Annex
1725 Reynolds Street, Suite 100
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912.554.7000
Office Hours
8:30am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday
Website


Within 30 days of moving to Georgia, new residents must purchase a new license plate for each vehicle. For registration, required information includes, title or registration, proof of insurance, name and address of lien holder, and last tag receipt.



Driver's License

  Office Address
153 Perry Lane Road
Brunswick, GA 31525
912-262-2380
Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 12noon
Website


New residents from out-of-state must obtain a Georgia driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a Georgia resident. To transfer a valid license from another state in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age and present the following documentation:
1. Valid driver’s license
2. Some form of personal identification, such as an original birth certificate, certified naturalization document, certified naturalization documentation, immigration identification card, valid passport, or military identification card.
3. Proof of Georgia residency, such as a bank statement issued within the past 60 days, a utility bill issued within the past 60 days, current valid lease or housing contract, or employer verification (letter from employer on company letterhead stating applicant's full name and home address) or check stub stating name and address.
4. Social Security Number



Library Services

  Brunswick-Glynn County Library
208 Gloucester Street
Brunswick, GA 31520
912-267-1212
St. Simons Island Library
530 Beachview Drive
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-8234




Newspapers

  The Brunswick News
Georgia Times Union
The Islander
The Harbor Sound
912-265-8320
912-264-0405
912-265-9654
912-264-4521

 


 

Post Office
To reach the main branch and other branches, call 800-275-8777

  Main Branch
805 Gloucester Street
Brunswick, GA 31520
912-280-1250

Jekyll Island Office
18 South Beachview Drive
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
912-635-2625

  St. Simons Island Office
1705 Frederica Road
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-3621
Sea Island Office
325 Hudson Place
Sea Island, GA 31561
912-638-5172




Religious Organizations
More than 140 churches, representing some 7 denominations, are available to residents in Brunswick-Glynn County.  For a listing of Chamber members, visit the Chamber Member Directory. 



School Registration
Contact the Glynn County Schools Central Registration Office at 912-280-4010 or www.glynn.schooldesk.net.



Taxes

  Glynn County Tax Commissioner’s Office
912-554-7000
Tax Commissioner's Office Website


Property tax assessments are by law based on 40% of the fair market value as of January 1 each year. Property tax bills are mailed on or about September 15th of each year and payment is due November 15 of each year. For a complete explanation, visit the website below. 

Homestead, School, Disabled Veterans, and Preferential Assessment exemptions may be available.

To view the 2009 millage rates for Glynn County, click here.



Cable

  Comcast Cable
AT&T
912-262-2540
912-232-8000




Electricity

  Georgia Power Company
Okefenokee REMC
912-267-5140
912-462-5131



Gas

  SCANA Energy
Atlanta Gas Light
877-467-2262
912-269-5063



Propane

  Ferrellgas
Kash Gas Company
912-265-4015
912-264-3027




Water & Sewer

  Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission 912-261-7100




Telephone

 

AT&T

Comcast

912-232-8000

912.262.2540




Voter Registration

  Office Park Building
1815 Gloucester Street
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-554-7060
Board of Elections Website
 
 
• You must be a citizen of the United States
• You must be mentally competent and not convicted of a felony
• You must be a legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you wish to vote
• You must be at least 18 years of age by election day