Area Breaking News

McIntosh County Manager makes statement to dispel rumors and untruths that are circulating by various media outlets and organizations The Office of the McIntosh County Manager Patrick Zoucks  September 21, 2023  Re: Zoning Updates While the last few weeks have not been easy, McIntosh County has moved forward with the final segment of zoning updates…

County Commission votes 3-2 for 3,000 square foot homes in Hog Hammock McIntosh County Commissioners voted 3 to 2 to approve an amendment that would change the maximum size of homes in historic Hog Hammock on Sapelo Island from 1,400 square feet to 3,000 square feet at its regular meeting on Sept. 12. Commissioner Davis…

County’s work session crowded as Hog Hammock Zoning changes are considered At least 150 people jammed into the McIntosh County Courtroom on Monday, Sept. 11, for the McIntosh County Commission work session. The crowds from Sapelo, the mainland and out-of-town media were there concerning an amendment to the zoning ordinances for Hog Hammock. The public…

McIntosh County Manager makes statement concerning proposed amendments to McIntosh County Zoning Ordinance impacting Hog Hammock Community   Statement of Patrick Zoucks McIntosh County Manager   Re: The Proposed Amendments to the McIntosh County Zoning Ordinance impacting the Hogg Hammock Community   Later today the McIntosh County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public…

What to do about tree debris after the storm? County residents are reminded that tree debris can be burned on the property, or taken the McIntosh County Construction and Demolition Landfill, where there will be a charge per ton. In the City of Darien, residents are asked to place the debris on the roadside and…

Charles (Jerry) Alexander Mr. Charles (Jerry) Alexander, 79, of Shellman Bluff, passed away Saturday, August 26th, 2023, at the Golden Isles Hospice in Brunswick Georgia, after a brief Illness. He was a resident of McIntosh County for 40 years and served as a church elder and a member of the Building and Grounds Committee of…

William Collins and Jeff Ragsdale run unopposed for City Council Both Bubbas square off to seek Mayor’s seat Darien’s incumbent mayor, who has served two terms, Hugh “Bubba” Hodge, and incumbent South Ward city council member, Augustus “Bubba” Skeen, have qualified to run for Darien mayor in the Nov. 7 General Election. Recently elected North…