Elegant Island Living October 2021

Color & Creation

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An “Exceptional” Artist

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t. Simons Island isn’t just a beach town. It’s also one big art gallery.

The beauty of the island can be seen in many of the wonderful works our local artists create. I’ve had the privilege of getting to know some of our amazing local artists including Gogo Ferguson (who’s on this month’s cover), the late Jack Davis, Millie Wilcox, Peggy Everett, Jim Jones, Ken Wallin, and Glenda Cason, among others. One thing they all have in common, besides being incredibly talented, is a deep love for our little island. Through the years, whether the medium is clay, canvas, jewelry, metal, or photography, our artists have given us thousands of works that help beautify our houses and make them into homes.

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Some adventurous folks go from being art admirers to picking up a paint brush themselves. There are numerous classes taught by artists that offer you a chance to get in touch with your inner Rembrandt. I actually took a painting class a few years back. It went about as well as the time I tried to take singing lessons or when my mom made me take piano lessons back in 7th grade. In all three instances, the instructors were honest enough to tell me that, while they always thought “anyone can learn” to play the piano, sing, or paint, there is always an exception – and I was the exception. In the case of my piano lessons, I didn’t have to quit, my piano teacher asked my mom NOT to enroll me the next year. Rhonda Hambright is an amazing singer and vocal coach. After my first private singing lesson, she offered to give me my money back. And when I took a two-day

painting class taught by Peggy Everett with 14 other artists, I tried to quit after the first day.

Fortunately, Peggy let me!

While I know I may not be able to create art, I can and DO appreciate art. I love going into Anderson Art Gallery to view the latest paintings and seeing new works by local artists at Glynn Visual Arts. I encourage every EIL reader to get out this month and visit the wonderful art galleries on the island.

No exceptions!

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ON THE COVER: Posed on the stunning red clay Aquinnah Cliffs in her summer retreat at Martha’s Vineyard, artist Gogo Ferguson wears her own natureinspired jewelry creations. Read more about her on page 27. Photo by Olivia Mills.

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In this issue, we are embracing artful life from canvas to copper and cotton to kiln. Our feature is designed to serve as a sort of road map marking visual arts in the Golden Isles and will highlight various galleries, art organizations, and

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events taking place in October.

e’ll start with

artists will put brush to canvas to capture

mountain communities, she stated that

art in the Great

the autumn light over the waters and

this was the inspiration for the creation

Outdoors.

marshlands and historic towns of the

of the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational. “We

Georgia’s top

Georgia Coast, bringing a fresh eye to

thought: why not have a plein air event

recognized

the changing lights and colors, using an

in the city? There are so many beautiful

masters of plein air painting, including

array of styles that draw from the rich

spots here that lend themselves to

four local artists, will be gathering in the

traditions of plein air painting.

creating still life art.”

local scenery during Olmsted Arts’ third

Olmsted Arts was founded by artists

She adds that the non-profit art

Georgia Color Plein Air Competition.

Lillian Ansley and Andy Hall to help

organization’s mission is to nurture the

This year marks the inaugural Georgia

activate the organization’s namesake,

visual and cultural art education and

Color partnership with Glynn Visual Arts

Olmsted Linear Park, in Atlanta.

experience through the art of plein

(GVA), and this juried event exclusively

According to Ansley, they wanted to

air painting. They execute this mission

for Georgia artists will take place from

create something low impact that would

through events like Georgia Color,

October 21-24 in Coastal Georgia with

invite visitors to explore and enjoy

workshops, lectures and demonstrations

headquarters at GVA on St. Simons Island.

the park’s beautiful landscape. She

by some of the most esteemed artists in

explains, “Plein air was a movement in

the U.S. Both Ansley and GVA Executive

The translation of the French term en

the late 1800s that got the artists out of

Director Terri Evans expressed their

plein air is “in the open air.” The popular

the confines of the studio and painting

excitement that Georgia Color will now

practice, defined by outdoor painting, has

among the people. The Olmsted Plein

be taking place in the Golden Isles and the

been around for centuries and requires

Air Invitational is in the spirit of those

important role the participating artists

special skills and techniques. Plein air

early impressionists.” After noting the

will play in making and documenting

traditionally captures landscapes and

reemergence of the popularity of plein

history by capturing our coastal home

locations using natural light. Featured

air painting in the 1980s in coastal and

at this moment in time.

Golden Isles to paint the picturesque

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Jennifer Broadus

n Thursday, October 21, grab your

On Friday, October 22, the Exhibition Gallery

coffee and greet the sunrise with

at GVA will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00

the Georgia Color artists who will be

p.m. and artists will be painting on St. Simons

up early and painting on St. Simons Island and

Island and in the surround area throughout

in the surrounding area throughout the day.

the day. In the evening, Georgia Color artists

The Exhibition Gallery at GVA will be open to

will be in Historic Downtown Brunswick

the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the

for a Sunset/Nocturne Paint the Town from

evening, there will be a Welcome Reception

4:30-8:30 p.m. The public is invited to join

for artists and sponsors held at The King &

featured artists actively demonstrating

Prince Beach & Golf Resort. Arrive early and

sunset and nocturne paintings in the magical

catch artists painting on the grounds. At this

setting of historic Brunswick’s downtown,

ticketed event, you’ll have the opportunity to

dock and marina. Arrive early to explore the

meet the Georgia Color artists, enjoy light fare

shops, restaurants, brewery, and experience

and drinks, and purchase collectible paintings

artists painting throughout the town. This

from the 36 featured artists that were created

will be a fun and memorable evening for

the first day of competition. Tickets for the

artists and the public to enjoy. Paintings will

reception are $60.

be available for purchase.

Catherine Hillis

Saturday, October 23, continues with the

will be in the Exhibition Gallery on Sunday.

artists painting on St. Simons Island and in

Many will be painting live. Before the show

the surrounding area. The Exhibition Gallery

concludes at 4:00 pm, you’re invited to share

at GVA will be open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

a Champagne toast to the show.

The preview for the evening’s Georgia Color Artists Awards & Collectors Celebration

During the Georgia Color event, all

event will take place at GVA at 4:30 p.m.,

paintings created throughout this coastal

with the ticketed event commencing at 5:30

plein air invitational will be showcased at

p.m. This is where the featured artists will

GVA in an exhibition that also includes a

display what they’ve chosen as the two best

library of paintings supplied by each artist.

works they’ve created over their four days

Fresh paintings from the event will be

of painting. The Awards and Collectors

added daily and all paintings displayed will

Celebration offers the first opportunity to

be available for purchase. Upon completion

see the entire competition show. It will be an

of the event, the Exhibition Gallery of the

evening bustling with excitement. Attendees

plein air paintings will remain on display

can purchase paintings created during the

online through November.

Invitational, as well as those from a library of the featured artists’ work, in advance of the

Art enthusiasts of all ages will be

general public, and sales are generally brisk.

able to enjoy free and ticketed events throughout the week, including daily

Sunday, October 24, will feature a PaintQuick

artist demonstrations by the Georgia

session for artists at Musgrove Retreat and

Color judges, award winning artists, and

Conference Center on St. Simons Island in

knowledgeable collectors. Keep an eye on

the morning. The general public is invited

the Georgia Color Plein Air Competition

to visit the Exhibition Gallery at GVA from

page on the Olmsted Plein Air website at

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to meet the featured

olmstedpleinair.com for schedule updates

Georgia Color artists at the exhibit of over

and ticket information. This information

200 original works which are available for

will also be available at GVA and on their

purchase. Admission is free and all artists

website at glynnvisualarts.org.

S AV E T H E D AT E February 4, 2022 Golden Isles Fiberarts Guild Show & Sale

The Quilt “KABOOM” will be raffled (Donated by member Janie Pritchard) SoGlo Gallery Historic Downtown Brunswick The Fiberarts Guild Encompasses Beading, Embroidery, Felting, Garment Construction, Knitting, Quilting, Rug Hooking, Surface Design & Weaving.

For more information on the Golden Isles Fiberarts Guild visit goldenislesfiberartsguild.com The Fiberarts Guild meets monthly October – May featuring fiber art technique skills/demonstrations by members sharing and displaying their current work.

Visitors are welcome!

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and common theme, as Catherine loves to paint reflections, and does so beautifully! Her still lifes are anything but still, evoking a sense of color, motion and energy. But she can also capture a sense of calm with shrimp boats at rest along the dock and marsh views.

Of special note to our local community is

Catherine explains,

that four local artists have been selected as

“Our daily lives are

featured artists in the Georgia Color Plein

hectic. I like to think

Air Competition: Catherine Hillis, Ella Cart,

my work can slow

Jennifer Broadus, and George Netherton.

the pace, and make a troubled world feel

CATHERINE HILLIS

better as I take a wide

Catherine Hillis describes her paintings as

view of the chaos and

“traditional with a twist.” Her love for the arts

bring focus and order

began at a young age. She says, “I was always

to the pandemonium

drawn to the arts. I worked as a child model

around me by

and actor and was gifted musically. I could

squinting, and then

draw and paint without effort. Creating art

positioning my pencil

makes me feel good. I’m relaxed and healthy

and brush onto paper

when I paint and if I’m working outdoors, with

or canvas.”

the sun shining, birds singing and breezes blowing, I cannot be happier.” Clearly plein air

Catherine has a

painting is just her cup of tea!

studio here on St. Simons Island and her

Ella McBee Cart

works can be seen at and purchased through

focused on a lifelong love of art and painting.

When asked about her inspiration, Catherine

Anderson Fine Art Gallery, where she also

Since relocating to St. Simons Island, GA on a

cites the greats. She says, “Throughout my

teaches workshops, another passion of hers.

full-time basis in 2004, George has pursued an

career, I have admired, studied and found

“Teaching art provides me another regular,

interest in art and painting that goes back to

inspiration in past masters of my medium,

joyful outlet. I believe in giving back. I’m

his childhood. He began as a student of Chris

Winslow Homer, who tells stories with paint,

devoted to sharing what I know with students.

DiDomizio in Atlanta from 2000 to 2004,

John Singer Sargent with his marvelous

I’m a believer in common sense instruction

and has since studied with nationally known

technical ability, Edward Hopper and his

and providing lifelong skills to each learner.

artists, including Scott Christiansen, Roger

brooding landscapes and the masterful

I have proudly served as a member of the

Dale Brown, Larry Moore, Chris Groves, Ken

Andrew Wyeth. I greatly admire and follow

faculty at the renowned Art League School in

Backhaus, Morgan Samuel Price, Dee Beard

the work of contemporary painters Joseph

Alexandria, Virginia; Frederick Community

Dean, and many others.

Zvisbuk, Andy Evansen and Alvaro Castagnet.”

College in Maryland, and in many art centers across the USA and around the world.” To see

George’s preferred medium is oil, and his

Catherine admits that as an avid traveler

Catherine’s work and learn more about her,

subject matter is primarily the landscape of the

she might have a bit of the gypsy spirit and

visit catherinehillis.com.

Southeastern coast. Although an avid outdoor

she approaches the world by looking at

painter (South Georgia weather permitting,

everyday subjects with fresh eyes. Her works

GEORGE NETHERTON

of course!), George now spends about half his

incorporate beauty in unexpected places

After having built and sold a successful

time in the studio developing work originated

and are often infused with a sense of humor.

Software and Data Services Company, George

in the field. He has been continually active in

Windows and glass objects are a fascination

Netherton left the business world behind and

both national art organizations and the

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minors in Photography and Art History, Jennifer went on to work in New York as an art director and later as a freelance illustrator in advertising and publishing. She has also worked extensively as a graphic designer and was the Creative Director of Broadus Advertising, an advertising and marketing firm she owned with her husband,

The original St. Simons Island Signature Bracelet and Jekyll Island Turtle Bracelet.

Bob, for over 30 years. Yet, painting, photography, and travel George Netherton

have always been Jennifer’s true passions. Combining the

local art community. George

painting in oil. Her creative focus

three, she has traveled the world

is currently the President of

is to bring the natural form to a

capturing intriguing images with

Georgia Coastal Artists’ Guild. He

unique medium by concentrating

the camera which later translate

is a member of Glynn Visual Arts

on coastal wildlife and landscape

into paint on canvas. While she

and McIntosh Art Association, the

depicting both conceptual and

usually paints from her own

American Impressionist Society

realistic aspects. Her work has

photography, she also enjoys

and Oil Painters of America. He

been honored with numerous

painting en plein air.

has also been actively involved

awards and honors. Ella has been

in Albert Fendig’s Plein Air

a longtime member of Glynn

Primarily a landscape painter,

Affair in connection with Hofwyl

Visual Arts and has instructed

Jennifer creates works that depict

Broadfield Plantation and its

classes in mixed media and

the scenic locations in which she

traveling exhibit since the event’s

painting techniques there. She is

lives or places she has visited.

inception almost a decade ago.

a founder of ArtTrends Gallery

She also paints on commission,

George has taught Oil and Acrylic

on St. Simons Islands, where

including portraits, especially of

Painting at Jekyll Island Art

her works are on display. She is

children. Jennifer has been the

Association for the last several

also a member of the Georgia

recipient of numerous awards

years (with the exception of

Coastal Artists Guild. You can see

for her creativity in Atlanta and

2020), but continuing this year

Ellen’s portfolio on the ArtTrends

the Southeast, several of which

and he will also teach at McIntosh

website and at ellacartart.com.

have been honored with Best in

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Show. She has shown in galleries

Art Association. To keep up with George and see his paintings, visit

JENNIFER BROADUS

in Buffalo, NY, Atlanta, GA, Hilton

Georgenetherton.com.

An artist since childhood,

Head Island, SC, and Santa Fe

Jennifer Miller Broadus received

and Taos, NM. Beyond bringing

ELLA MCBEE CART

her first set of oil paints for

inspiration to her paintings,

Ella McBee Cart divides her time

Christmas when she was just

Jennifer’s photography appears

between the Georgia Coast and

eight years old. “From the time I

on the international stock

the mountains of North Carolina,

entered my first art competition

photography market represented

finding inspiration all around

at the county fair when I was

by Getty Photo Library

her. She obtained her Bachelor of

about ten and won a blue ribbon,

Worldwide. Jennifer is active in

Arts and Master’s degree in Arts

I was hooked! There was never

Glynn Visual Arts Association

Education from Columbia College

a question that I would make

where she teaches painting. She

in South Carolina. Ella in works in

art my career.” After receiving

is also a member of the Georgia

all mediums, but especially enjoys

a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree

Coastal Artists Guild. For more

the creative challenge of mixed

from Kent State University in

information about Jennifer’s work,

media and the techniques of

Painting & Illustration with

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the intricate designs of seed pods,” Gogo says.

She left to attend art school, but Gogo’s heart

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and inspiration were always on Cumberland.

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Art Inspired by Nature She returned to begin her now 30-year legacy

lthough not a plein air painter,

of designing her line of jewelry and inspiring

Gogo Ferguson also creates

others to look at nature as she was taught.

art that incorporates her natural surroundings. This

“I began transforming the perfection of nature

internationally renowned artist and part-time

into wearable and functional art. The delicate

Cumberland Island resident is known for

curve of a rattlesnake rib or vertebrae became

her amazing jewelry and artistic creations

earrings, shark vertebrae combined with

as much as for her passionate love of the

semiprecious stones became necklaces. As I

collecting and creating, and with great honor I

earth and its creatures that inspire her. It was

roamed the island, I found that those before

transform what Nature provides me.”

through the eyes of her grandmother that

me, the Timucuans, thousands of years ago,

imprinted on Gogo and began the creative

were incorporating nature for functional use

process of transforming

and adornment. Conch shells

nature into adornment.

were used for scraping tools, ladles, and beads for

Gogo’s accolades include designing gifts for the Atlanta Olympics as well as the G-8 Summit meeting held on Sea Island, inclusion in two presidential collections, being honored with

“My inspiration from

adornment.” Gogo has

a major exhibit and retrospective of all of her

nature was nurtured

expanded her collection

work at the High Museum in Atlanta, featured

from growing up on

beyond jewelry over the

on CBS Sunday Morning, honored by 100 Miles

Cumberland Island and

years and adds, “I now

of Georgia as one of the top 100 people to have

a grandmother who

have a line of homeware

made a difference in Georgia. She has had

instilled the knowledge

using oyster shells as

her designs featured in many movies and on

and curiosity of our

serving spoons, shark

television and has been a featured speaker at

surroundings. Intuitively, I was fascinated with the patterns of an armadillo shell, the spirals of a conch shell,

vertebrae as drawer knobs, sea kelp votives, sea urchin candle holders. Wherever I am, I am constantly

TEDx. Gogo’s creations can be found locally in her store at 217 Redfern Village on St. Simons Island or online at gogojewelry.com.

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CELEBRATING OUR

GOLDEN ISLES CVB

Creative Community

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Photos by Annaliese Kondo

hose of us who

warm Southern hospitality. As

live, work, and

an introductory gateway to the

play in the

area, the Golden Isles Convention

Golden Isles

& Visitors Bureau Welcome

know that it’s a

Center on St. Simons Island

unique and special place. The

reflects its surroundings. It too is

natural beauty of our marshes

charmingly unique.

and shorelines, Spanish mossdraped tree canopies, and

When you think of a typical

acres of undisturbed maritime

welcome center, art probably

forest beckon visitors. They are

isn’t what comes to mind.

intrigued by our rich history

Brochures and pamphlets about

and cultural heritage. They

tourist attractions and local

enjoy our vibrant arts scene and

amenities, you expect; but fine art

plentiful options for delicious

photography, handcrafted jewelry

dining. They fall in love with our

and pottery, you might not.

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Here, however, items that highlight our local artists are spotlighted and available for purchase among the myriad of other information that visitors find useful during their stay in the area.

Your first clue that this Welcome Center, and

the previous inhabitants of the space, and

memories from a visit to the Golden Isles,” said

this island, might be a little different, greets you

our longtime community art collective. When

McQuade. “Whether someone purchases a

outside the building at 529 Beachview Drive.

the CVB chose this building as the Welcome

nature photograph, a hand-crafted piece of

“The Siren of St. Simons” is one of several of

Center, they forged a partnership with that

jewelry or pottery, an RSM Classic polo shirt,

the iconic tree spirits on the island created

organization to maintain high visibility for

or a child’s toy, they are capturing a part of

by Keith Jennings and his son, Devon. The

what they believe is an integral part of our

their experiences here and taking it home with

life-sized mermaid carving was commissioned

island’s character—its art.

them. It is also an excellent place for residents

by the CVB to turn a dead section of the tree,

to buy gifts from their hometown while

which had been hit by lightning, into a piece

“The Golden Isles CVB is a partnership

of art representing the character of the island.

organization that works to not only promote

To find the other tree spirits “hidden” around

this amazing community but also celebrate our

The last point is one that can’t be emphasized

the island, ask for a map from the friendly staff

rich history and culture,” said President Scott

enough. The Welcome Center isn’t just for

in the building. This artistic “treasure hunt” in

McQuade. “By showcasing the work of local

visitors! Christy Lynn Wilson, the Director of

nature is fun for all ages. You can dive deeper

artists and artisans, we can share their talents

Marketing and Communications for the Golden

into the story behind the tree spirits by visiting

with visitors to the Golden Isles and support

Isles CVB, said of the Welcome Center, “It’s a

the organization’s website at GoldenIsles.com.

the local arts community, which is an essential

place of discovery, not only for people visiting

part of the fabric of these islands.”

from outside the area, coming from out of state,

When you step inside the Welcome Center itself,

supporting other locals.”

or around the world, but also for those who live

you find an open, sunny space, including an

In addition to the impressive array of

here. It’s somewhere that makes residents fall in

inviting seating area with comfortable furniture

photography and paintings that capture

love with this area all over again.”

where you can rest and get your bearings or

Golden Isles beachscapes, marsh views, and

peruse some of the leaflets from the racks of

other scenery, flora and fauna, there is a

McQuade shares that it was a sculpture of St.

helpful information the CVB provides. They

well-stocked gift shop offering other artisan

Simons Island historical icon Neptune Small

offer welcome guides, brochures for local

creations. It’s a perfect spot for a traveler to

that helped the CVB to learn how important

attractions and amenities, and this publication

find a souvenir or to pick up a hostess gift.

it was to use the Welcome Center to let the

too! But even a cursory glance will tell you that

The wide range of items have something to

community know what’s here. After its

this isn’t your typical visitors center.

appeal to everyone.

completion by local artist Kevin Pullen, the statue of Small was on display in the Welcome

On the walls you’ll see beautiful paintings

“Our goal for the Welcome Center store is to

Center. Visitors who came in learned of

by local artists. This revolving collection is

showcase a range of work by local artists and

Small’s heroic acts of service to the Butler

curated and managed by Glynn Visual Arts,

artisans and offer items that will spark great

family during the Civil War and took that

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history with them when they explored the

painter and sculptor have

island. Residents came in to see the figure of

captured historic and

the former slave they’ve heard stories about

cultural icons and moments

and for whom the park near the pier is named.

in history, as well as the

When the statue was purchased, people were

nature that surrounds

still coming to look for it, and it was later

us. He’s been active in the

replaced by another created by Pullen.

Golden Isles art community

GOLDEN ISLES CVB

“By showcasing the work of local artists and artisans, we can share their talents with visitors to the Golden Isles and support the local arts community, which is an essential part of the fabric of these islands.”

both as an artist and as a McQuade points to Kevin Pullen as a perfect

member of the board of

illustration of our creative community

directors for GVA. Pullen

reflected in the art at the Welcome Center.

is excited to reach broader

Pullen is a St. Simons Island resident who

audiences by presenting

has just been named artist-in-residence at

different new artists with

Glynn Visual Arts—a newly created position

more diverse styles and

there. Pullen, who recently retired from

backgrounds. Glynn Visual

teaching at the Golden Isles Career Academy,

Arts Executive Director Terri Evans is thrilled

of PGA Tour veteran and World of Golf Hall

previously played the same role at the College

about the creation of the artist-in-residence

of Fame inductee Davis Love III, the Welcome

of Coastal Georgia. He earned his bachelor of

position and to have Pullen as the first of many

Center is the only location where you can get

arts degree from Hampton University, where

talented creatives who can fill this role in the

RSM Classic gear year-round. In fact, if you

he studied painting, drawing, design, metal

future. There is no shortage of artists here!

enjoy watching great golf and you’ve never

Golden Isles CVB President & CEO Scott McQuade and artist Kevin Pullen with Pullen’s sculpture of Neptune Small.

attended the Fed Ex Cup tournament hosted

sculpture and casting, and his art education credentials from Georgia State University. His

The CVB estimates that its gift shop and gallery

by the Davis Love Foundation and held at

masters degree in education leadership and

currently features art and handmade pieces

Sea Island Golf Club’s Seaside course, that’s

curriculum was obtained at the University

from more than 50 local artists, as well as books

something to put at the top of your to-do

of West Georgia. The works of this talented

by local authors, plus some stuffed offerings

list! The tournament will be here November

for children. In addition,

15-21. If you’re here to see it, be sure to drop

the Welcome Center offers

by the Welcome Center too! Not only is the

Golden Isles-branded

art a lovely preview of what you can find

items and attire with its

on our picturesque island, and the array of

distinctive live oak logo, so

information useful for discovering activities,

you can proudly represent

the friendly staff members are engaging and

our beautiful home or

eager to assist you in any way they can. Here,

visitors can take home a

welcome is a feeling, not just a word.

souvenir of this beloved vacation spot.

Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau 529 Beachview Drive

Of special interest to golf

912.638.9014

lovers, and especially fans

goldenisles.com OCTOBER 2021

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Brunswick Mural Project collaboration

by Megan Torello and Cullen Peck

St. Simons Island Galleries

G

lynn Visual Arts (glynnvisualarts.

the portfolios of Kevin Bongang, Rodderick

process: how we create; the tools we use; the

org) is a community art center

Davis, Catherine Durrett, Jeff LeMieux, Cullen

steps we take; the explorations, connections

and fine art gallery, located

Peck, and Megan Torello is featured. While

and choices we make; the joy we experience,

at 106 Island Drive, that has

the opening artists’ reception was postponed,

and the lessons we learn. To see some of

been serving Glynn County and the Golden

you’re still invited to stop in and see the work

Megan’s creations, purchase prints, or learn

Isles for over 68 years. By hosting monthly

of these extraordinary artists who have

more about her commissions, follow Megan

exhibitions in its Portman Gallery, including

brightened and enlightened our community

Torello Art on Facebook and Instagram or visit

the annual Big Photo Show for the Coastal

with their contributions to the Brunswick

Megan-Torello.pixels.com.

Photographers Guild, curating art for the CVB

Mural Project. Gallery hours are Tuesday

Welcome Center, presenting seasonal festivals,

through Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

and offering classes, camps, workshops, and

A fabulous new feature at GVA is their Art Market. Located within GVA, and open during

lectures, GVA demonstrates its continued

We spoke to one of these muralists, Megan

normal gallery hours, this is the spot where you

commitment to showcasing and celebrating

Torello, who moved here from Maryland

can see artists demonstrating their techniques

artists from Coastal Georgia and beyond. GVA

with her family four years ago. She says her

in all types of media. Over 20 artists are

Executive Director Terri Evans is excited for

art adventures have been continuous and

cooperative members of the Art Market, and

this season of firsts with the inaugural year of

serendipitous since that time. Megan’s Brunswick

each one participates during the month by

the Georgia Color partnership with Olmsted

murals can be seen on Gloucester, Albany, and

sharing their love of the medium in which they

Plein Air and the introduction of Kevin

Union streets. She also painted the tables at Chile

work. Every day is an art adventure, but there

Pullen as the first artist-in-residence for the

Peppers on St. Simons Island and the vintage

are some extra special days to check out the Art

non-profit arts organization. Although many

beach mural at The Collective in Redfern Village.

Market this month. On Friday, October 8, Sue

planned events have been altered or limited

Megan says, “I love painting on everything from

Clements demonstrates her colorful abstract

due to health and safety considerations during

walls to tables to faces and canvases. I also enjoy

painting. On Wednesday, October 13, Elizabeth

the ongoing pandemic, they’re still hosting

creating digital art and special effects make-

Holladay will show her technique for producing

exciting exhibits and are eager to bring new art

up. I’ve always been fascinated by the creative

beautiful coastal wildlife on clay by painting her

to the community.

process which is why I love just about every art

bisqueware with underglaze. Lisa Cushing Kent

medium, and I refuse to pick a lane!” She even

will demonstrate manipulating silver when she

The current exhibit on display in the Portman

created the SSI pizza slice T-shirts for CJ’S Pizza!

exhibits her jewelry Thursday, October 14. There

Gallery is “The Brunswick Muralists Come

Megan has a background in Art Therapy and

are so many opportunities at Glynn Visual Arts

Inside,” running through October 8. Work from

works in education. Her passion for art lies in the

to imagine, inspire and create!

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of inspiration for

Anderson Fine Art Gallery

her landscapes.

(andersonfineartgallery.com) has

She seeks out

been a destination gallery for the

exceptional light

finest in original representational paintings

as the main subject

for almost 25 years. The gallery’s roster

of her art and is

boasts an outstanding group of professional

an avid painter of

and emerging artists that includes Roger

coastal skies and

Dale Brown, Christopher Groves, Loren

water. Her work

DiBenedetto, Armand Cabrera, Paula

has been exhibited widely in both solo and

The gallery also offers year-round classes

Holtzclaw, Judy Kudlow, Jeanne Rosier Smith,

group shows and is prized by collectors

by local artist Sherry Egger and in-studio

Rani Garner, Paul Batch, Laurel Daniel,

who are reminded of their own meaningful

workshops taught by visiting professional

Ronald Tinney, and Georgia Color Plein

moments of communion with light and what

artists in The Artists’ Annex Studio. The

Air Competition featured artist Catherine

it symbolizes to them. Another artist has said

workshop instructors are artists who teach

Hillis. Works are primarily landscapes and

of Rani’s work, “It is as if she has taken the best

throughout the country and abroad and

still life paintings, as well as some non-

parts of a day and condensed them down into

whose work is collected both nationally and

representational pieces.

one single, perfect moment.” Her paintings

internationally. They are carefully chosen

grace many walls of homes and corporate

to work with small groups of students, at all

From October 15 to November 12, the gallery

collections across this country, including the

skill levels, and to assist them in improving

will host a show by Rani Garner. A career

collections of Baptist South Medical Center,

their techniques. In February 2022, The

artist who has been painting professionally

Federal Reserve Bank, Wachovia, Bank of

Annex will host a workshop taught by

since 1989, Rani received her Bachelor of Fine

America, Marriott Hotel, MD Anderson Cancer

internationally known watercolor artist,

Arts degree from Arizona State University.

Center and Mayo Clinic. Come see what she’s

Mary Whyte. Currently, Zoom workshops

Early-morning walks down the low-country

captured in her new paintings. Gallery hours

taught by Chris Groves are also being

roads of her rural Georgia home and the

are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through

offered. More details can be found at

beaches of the Golden Isles are a major source

Saturday or call 912.634.8414.

workshopsonstsimonsisland.com.

Rani Garner

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Ken Wallin

F

ounded in 2015, ArtTrends Gallery

world. Ken’s work is available for review and

a varied number of styles are represented,

(arttrends.gallery), at 3305

purchase at the gallery, which is open 11:00

giving the guild depth in the visual arts. Works

Frederica Road, is owned and

a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday or contact

by guild artists will be featured in the October

operated by nine distinctive Golden

912.222.6073. Commissions are available.

exhibit at Goodyear Cottage on Jekyll Island,

Isles artists, including Georgia Color Plein

open October 1-30 from noon to 4:00 p.m.

Air Competition featured artist Ella McBee

The Georgia Coastal Artists’ Guild

daily, with an opening reception on October

Cart. The gallery offers original artwork in

(georgiacoastalartistsguild.com) was formed in

3 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. In addition, the guild

a variety of styles and mediums, including

1983, when a number of artist members of the

will host a fall show at the St. Simons Casino

sculpture. From traditional to contemporary,

Glynn Art Association, encouraged by artist

Building, Room 108, November 6-7, from

abstract to realistic, ArtTrends has something

and instructor Bill Hendrix, decided to form a

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The St. Simons Island

for every collector and also invite requests

guild of professional

Welcome Center will have works by Guild

for commissioned pieces. Gallery hours are

artists. The artists

artists on display November 22-December 31.

Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00

of the guild had

p.m. or by appointment by calling 912.268.4761.

common goals to market their work,

The Wallin Gallery (wallinfineart.com), at

promote high-quality

3600 Frederica Road, is where Ken Wallin

art, and accept new members by

displays his daily creative experiences from

a jury of their membership. Today, the

his working studio. His recent work pushes

Georgia Coastal Artists Guild is a 35-member

the boundary between Impressionism and

group that holds three or more shows per year

abstraction. Ken’s love of nature is presented

and is involved in numerous art-related events

in many different forms using various

in the community. The group holds monthly

techniques. Wallin often works in both two

meetings, often inviting guest speakers to

and three dimensional styles that include wall

present information relevant to marketing

sculpture as well as canvas. Inspirations come

and presentation of art or other special topics.

from his extensive travels throughout the

Within the group, a wide range of media and

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T

he Historic Ritz Theatre, located

later. DeLeon started his

at 1530 Newcastle Street in

journey as a visual artist

Brunswick, is the home of the

in January of 2020 based

Mildred Huie Wilcox Gallery.

on his belief that everyone

Named for one of the Golden Isles’ biggest

should be able to have art

champions of the arts and former owner

in their homes. DeLeon has

of Left Bank Art Gallery, the gallery hosts

tremors brought on by a

monthly exhibits curated by Golden Isles Arts

nervous condition but has

& Humanities Association. Opening receptions

found a way to turn that

for exhibits are generally held during First

into a positive to enhance

Friday. Normal gallery hours are 9:00 a.m. to

his technique. Embracing

5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday or call 912.262.6934.

the Gerhart Richter process, he developed

On display in the gallery October 1-November

his own style. Pandemic

19, is “Non-Objective Abstract Art” by DeLeon

isolation enabled him to

W. Peacock. Colorful, swirling, and powerful

produce a large number

pieces that are intuitive and inspiring. DeLeon

of paintings and to expand

Peacock was born in Savannah in 1954 and

his desire to provide

spent close to 4 years as a citizen of Boys’

accessible art to fabric.

Estate, GA, a chartered boys town located

Apparel with his designs will be displayed in

the Frederica Academy Music Department

in Glynn County. After leaving at the age of

the Golden Isles’ 1st Four Seasons Wearable

will be featured. DeLeon’s paintings are

14, he returned to the Golden Isles in 2007,

Art Fashion Show taking place at the Historic

available online at Fine Art America and locally

and wrote and published the book Boys’

Ritz Theatre during First Friday, 5:00-8:00

at Creative Frameworks, or contact him at

Estate, Georgia’s Town Just for Boys ten years

p.m., October 1st. A musical performance by

912.222.4410 or peacockdeleon62@gmail.com.

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If you’re interested in wearable art or

Isles Fiberarts Guild Show & Sale is planned

coffees and desserts. In addition to the SoGlo

fiber arts, there’s also the Golden Isles

for February 4, 2022 at SoGlo Gallery. The

galleries and theatre, Dalton Gallagher curates

Fiberarts Guild (goldenislesfiberartsguild.

Quilt “KABOOM,” donated by member Janie

and manages Southeast Georgia Health

com). The group began 33 years ago when

Pritchard, will be raffled.

System’s Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery.

in fiber arts techniques met at a weaving

SoGlo Gallery (soglogallery.com) at 1413

In October, the gallery will host an artist

class at the Art center. They decided to

Newcastle St. was originally established

retrospective of the late Raymond “Rusty”

form a group dedicated to fiber arts, and

as Art Downtown, a cultural arts center

Dumas III, curated by Noelle Dumas. A 1991

more than 60 interested people showed up

featuring a fine art gallery, studio, and

graduate of Glynn Academy, Rusty studied art

at their first meeting. The group’s works

production company. Owner Lynda Dalton

at Cambridge University, the Center for Creative

encompass beading, embroidery, felting,

Gallagher made it her mission to represent

Studies in Detroit, MI, and Cooper Union in New

garment construction, knitting, quilting, rug

and showcase nationally and internationally

York. He earned his Bachelors of Fine Arts in

hooking, and surface design & weaving.

known contemporary Georgia artists and

1995 from the School of Visual Arts, in New

Over the years, members have contributed

writers. Artists featured have included

York and followed that with a Masters of Fine

time and handmade items to many local

paintings and sculpture by Jim Jones and

Arts from Yale University School of Art in 1997.

organizations including hospitals, hospice,

Christophe Goodstein, mixed media by Irwin

The late artist traveled throughout the US and

nursing homes and International Seafarers

Berman and Anne Goodstein, paintings by

lived abroad as well, working extensively in the

Center. Members continue to provide fiber

Sue Byrne Russell, Glenda Cason, and Marion

film, television, print, and advertising industries.

related demonstrations at local historic sites

McClanahan. 1413 Newcastle is also the home of

Stop by to see the creative expression of this

and elementary school. Fiberarts Guild shows

Brunswick Actors’ Theatre (BAT), an intimate

extraordinary human who left us too soon.

have been generously hosted by patron

113-seat boutique theatre that hosts a season of

SoGlo Gallery hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Lynda Dalton Gallagher at her SoGlo Gallery

six shows with Saturday evening and Sunday

Wednesday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. to

in Downtown Brunswick. The next Golden

afternoon performances, accompanied by

4:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

three women all having common interest

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Visit with an eclectic group of diverse and talented artisans at the local artists’ market. Shop for handmade art, decor, and items of all varieties in the 40 kiosks at the Crafts in the Village events located in Postell Park. You will see bird houses, tote bags, apparel, photography, original art, soap, wood crafts, leather, jewelry, candles, specialty foods, and so much more!

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The Brunswick Artery (brunswickartery.

permanent collection of

com), located at 2524 Stadium St., aims

the College of Coastal

to provide a reasonably priced space

Georgia, Coastal Visions.

for artists of various disciplines. It is a

The original collection,

place for artists to work, share ideas

donated by local artists,

and inspiration, encourage one another

consists of more than 30

and help each other to achieve their

works that reflect the beauty

artistic goals. With 11 in-house artists,

and wonder of our coastal

they give feedback as requested, share

region as well as the vision of

information on showing opportunities,

the College of Coastal Georgia.

competitions, social media and new

In addition to the gallery’s

materials. They host several classes and

namesakes, artists represented

will have semi annual shows as well as

in the collection have included

numerous serendipitous gatherings,

Tori Anderson, Jim Bishop, Jack

which often result in fun and interesting

L. Chilton, Jr., Terry Craig, Ann

art. To visit, call 651.528.4198.

Marie Dalis, Jack Davis, Mary B. Dinos, Majid Ejlali, Peggy Everett,

The Huie-Wilcox Gallery at the College

Albert Fendig, Sonia Grineva, Bill

of Coastal Georgia honors the enduring

Jones III, Jim Jones, Dennie McCrary,

artistic legacy of Mildred Nix Huie and

Nancy Muldowney, Tom Nielsen,

Mildred Huie Wilcox in the Golden

Hillary Parker, Janet Powers, Patricia

Isles. Located in the lobby of the

Rugaber, Gene Threats, Marta Bender

Hargett Building, the gallery houses the

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Jekyll Island Gallery

T

he Jekyll Island Arts Association

exhibit of over 150 paintings opens on October

(jekyllartists.com) is a non-

1 with a reception on Sunday, October 3 from

profit membership organization

1-3pm. Visitors to the Goodyear Cottage

interested in enjoying and

gallery will be amazed at the 12 guild members’

promoting the arts. They host

artwork depicting local scenes.

monthly exhibits at Goodyear Cottage in the Jekyll Island Historic District that include

Other Art

W

The Association also maintains and staffs a

painting, sculpture, woodworking,

gift shop in Goodyear Cottage with the work of

photography, pottery, weaving,

members displayed on consignment. Goodyear

needlework, and ceramics. Monthly

Cottage, located at 321 Riverview Drive, is open

programs on topics in varied artistic

Monday-Friday from noon until 4:00 p.m. and

disciplines are presented in other venues.

Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00

The October show at Goodyear Cottage

p.m. For more information, call 912.635.3920 or

features the Georgia Coastal Artists Guild. The

visit the website at jekyllartists.com.

hile we

booths under the oaks in Postell

23. Also keep your eye out for

offering artisan wares and works

highlighted several

Park. Vendors’ offerings include

Brunswick Art Walk events by

by local artists, like Bateaux: A Mid-

bird houses, tote bags, apparel,

following their page on Facebook.

Island Market in Redfern Village,

galleries

photography, original art, soap,

The Art Walk is an excellent

and SSI Made, and The Blue Cottage

here, they aren’t the only places

wood crafts, leather, jewelry,

opportunity to find the perfect

Artists Market. We encourage you

to find art in the Golden Isles! On

candles, specialty foods, and so

gift, or treat yourself to something

to shop locally and embrace all the

St. Simons Island, look for Crafts

much more! October’s shows are

special. Although the planned

art that surrounds us.

in the Village (craftsinthevillage.

scheduled for Saturday-Sunday,

Brunswick Holiday Art Walk has

com) events in Postell Park.

October 9-10 and October 23-24.

been cancelled, there may be

As John Lubbock said, “Art is

online offerings from vendors or

unquestionably one of the purest

In this monthly outdoor local

You can find information about

a later scheduled event. You’ll also

and highest elements in human

artists’ market, you’ll find

art events in Historic Downtown

want to be sure to check out any

happiness. It trains the mind

an eclectic group of diverse

Brunswick at discoverbrunswick.

Moxie CraftFest (moxiecraftfest.

through the eye, and the eye

and talented artisans. Shop

com. There will be vendors set up

com) events or pop-up markets in

through the mind. As the sun

for handmade art and décor,

in the historic squares from 11:00

the upcoming months. Now is the

colors flowers, so does art color

gourmet goodies, and a wide

a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during Crafts

time for holiday shopping! There

life.” So go grab, see, or create some

variety of other items in the 40

Along Newcastle on October

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When Jonathan and Leesa Stoner first met with Gail Butler, the owner of Taylor House Interiors, to discuss the renovations to their new home, “The Blue Heron,” it created a spark that turned their vision into something amazing.

The couple had purchased the

worked with these companies

and Jonathan were in constant

house about a year before and

and have always trusted their

communication via email.

were eager to get started on a

work. Any other vendors that

redesign which would create the

were contracted came under the

The foundation for the design

additional sleeping and social

Flanagan umbrella. Artwork for

was laid with the family’s

spaces they need to fit their

the home was done by Bethany

signature color: blue. In

lifestyle. As parents of three

Travis, who was commissioned

choosing colors for the exterior,

young children, the Stoners

to paint a 5' x 8' canvas with

consideration was given to the

wanted the kids to have their own

a marsh scene that included

existing neighborhood and the

personal space and they made

Leesa’s favorite dog, Trigger. Two

rhythm of the island. White

sure to give themselves some

paintings by Jonathan’s mother

trim provides a nice contrast

room to relax too.

also adorn the walls.

against both the blue and the silver of the metal roof. Using

The initial step to get the ball

As the project’s Home

a slightly darker shade on the

rolling was putting together the

Improvement Consultant,

outside allowed the interior

team. Gail says, “Jonathan and

Gail was responsible for

design to incorporate different

I chose Steve D’Amico for the

coordinating meetings, material

variations of that blue on

drawings for the renovations,

selections, and checking on the

cabinets, tile, and rugs, carrying

Brett Flanagan of Flanagan

renovation progress. She was

the color throughout the home

Development, and Stephani Coley

also responsible for ordering

while keeping everything light

with Coley Electric & Plumbing

and timing delivery of furniture,

and fresh. Leesa stated,“We

Supply.” She explains that she and

staying within budget, and making

absolutely love what we and our

her designers have previously

sure deadlines were met. Gail

design team created. It is

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“I like to think the home has an identity now. By color, name, and feel, it embraces the beauty of the island and its waters.” identity now. By color, name, and

that we simply had to share:

feel, it embraces the beauty of the

“We interviewed several

island and its waters.”

companies, but there were very few that had the excellent staff,

Jonathan and Leesa Stoner with children Easton, Emma Sue, and Eli.

Gail and the Taylor House

showroom capabilities, design

designers handle both residential

sense, and logistical abilities

and commercial projects and can

as Ms. Butler’s group. I have

do a single room or a whole-

done many of these projects in

house renovation. Taylor House

different states for myself and

absolutely worth the time and

now and completely relax. The

Interiors has been staple on

others and, without hesitation,

effort the project took.”

soft colors, comfortable furniture,

St. Simons Island for 21 years,

can say anyone who reads this

and mixture of styles all make this

providing both design services

should be interviewing Taylor

Texture, shine, layers—details that

a house anyone would want to

and house staging. The showroom

House for their next project.”

draw a person in for a second look

come home to!”

has an extensive inventory of

He explains, “They understand

furniture, lamps, unique décor,

how to balance your personal

or touch—were very important to Jonathan and Leesa. These design

When asked to describe his home

bedding and accessories. Its

vision with their fine level

elements bring excitement to the

after the renovation, Jonathan

artfully staged rooms will

of execution. There was no

home, to keep you coming back

told EIL, “On nights after a long

spark your inspiration so, like

question that went unanswered,

and seeing something new you

day at the beach, we curl up in

the Stoners, you too can start

the communications were

didn’t notice before. The vision

the office on the sofas and chairs,

creating your own perfect space.

always truthful and complete.

bought to the renovation resulted

or sometimes we pull out the bed

in timeless style. If Gail wasn’t sure

for the kids and put on the movie.

Jonathan summed everything

‘Why would you choose Taylor

of a piece, she emailed Jonathan

As they laugh and fall into sleep,

up with a ringing endorsement

House?’ It’s ‘Why wouldn’t you?’”

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there is no better moment in my

were on the same page, so working

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This creativity for a good cause actually started in September when Health System team members and participants from the community working in teams or individually picked up plain, white bras to embellish using their imagination and whatever artistic theme inspired them.

Throughout October, these themed bras are displayed on the Brunswick and Camden campuses of the Southeast Georgia Health System and available to view with a link online at wearethefoundation.org. Vote for your favorite bras with your wallet – votes are $1 each and you can vote for multiple entries. You can vote in the following ways: Votes can be accepted and received by the bra creator and then returned to the Foundation. Health Sys-

tem Team Members only can cast their votes at the Health System Guest Services Desks in Brunswick and Camden. Votes can be cast at the Foundation office: 2436 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick. Votes can be cast online using the gallery link that will be provided on October 1.

Voting will end on October 31.

The top ten vote receiving bras will be featured in a live auction to be held during a reception Historic Ritz Theatre in Downtown Brunswick on Friday, November 5 from 6-7:30 p.m.

The remaining artist creations will be entered for bidding in a silent auction. ARTrageous Bras creators, friends, families, and community supporters are invited to attend. Based on COVID-19 safety protocol, plans may be subject to change for the silent and live auction.

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hanks to the continued support of RSM, corporate sponsors, local community partners, volunteers and fans, 2021 is shaping up to be another milestone year for The RSM Classic, hopefully reaching $25 million raised for charity. The Davis Love Foundation has truly elevated the act of giving to an art! To help them reach this impactful number, and join the “Drive to $25 Million,” please plan to be a part of this year’s RSM Classic through purchasing one of the ticket packages to attend November 18-21 or by

participating in the Friends of the Foundation car raffle.

This year you can enjoy The RSM Classic with an exciting and new all-inclusive hospitality offering: The Seaside Terraces.

The Seaside Terraces provide a strolling hospitality experience with multiple viewing platforms located in strategic locations on the Seaside Course.

Complimentary food and beverages, including Grab & Go menu items and full bar service (beer, seltzers, wine) are offered, as well as access to private restroom facilities at #17 Venue.

A limited number of tickets to The Seaside Terraces are available,

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Hail to our heroes! The RSM Classic is proud to support all of our area’s firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, police officers, rescuers and any other first responders.

They also salute the men and women who serve and have served in our armed forces. To show their support, all such first responder personnel and all active and retired servicemen

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at 5:30 p.m. Presented during tournament week of the RSM Classic, Meet The Pros gives attendees a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with RSM Classic golfers and PGA Tour pros during an upscale cocktail and heavy hors d’oeuvres reception. The lively event also includes live and silent auctions and exclusive personal interviews with the Pros by ESPN Golf commentator Rich Styles. All proceeds from the evening benefit more than a dozen children’s charities in the Golden Isles and women will have access to the new Heroes Outpost located near #9 green. The Heroes Outpost is a covered hospitality venue that includes complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages as well as premium golf viewing. Patron Pass tickets to the Tournament Grounds are available at no charge to each First Responder and one (1) guest. All active and retired servicemen and women with proper ID will be granted admission to the tournament at no charge.

In addition, special tournament pricing is available to all military veterans. Visit RSMClassic.com and see the first responder and military tabs to learn more about reserving tickets as first responders or active duty or retired military personnel.

Here’s what you can expect during tournament week: The tournament grounds are closed to the public Monday-Wednesday so the PGA Tour players can get in some practice rounds and the Pro-Am events scheduled. On Tuesday, there is a special Meet the Pros event presented by the St. Simons Island Rotary.

Planning is underway for the 10th year of this exciting evening, which will once again take place in the Mizner Ballroom at The Cloister on Sea Island on November 16, beginning

community. Tickets are just $100 per person and include a complimentary Any Day Pass to the RSM Classic – a $70 value itself! Tickets will be available for purchase online at ssirotary.org.

The community is invited to come out and watch the tournament get underway beginning on Thursday, November 18.

Gates at the Sea Island Golf Club will open at 9:00 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. The Merchandise Tent will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Round 1 on Thursday and Round 2 on Friday will be played on both the Seaside and Plantation courses, with tee times to be announced. Play shifts exclusively to the Seaside course on Saturday for Round 3.

This is also Military Appreciation Day, so any active or retired servicemen and servicewomen are encouraged to attend. The Final Round will be played at Seaside on Sunday, with tee times to be announced. The Trophy Presentation takes place on the 18th green immediately following the completion of play.

Come experience why The RSM Classic has established itself as a “Seaside Tradition” here in the Golden Isles. You’ll not only have a great time watching some fantastic golf, you’ll also be making a difference for children and families in need. For additional information and tickets, visit RSMClassic.com.

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Making Luxury Living an Art

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he nationwide real estate boom continues and the housing market in the Golden Isles remains strong. Housing inventory, especially in luxury markets, has been limited and Coastal Georgia has realized significant price increases due to the availability of properties. Now, more than ever, it is incredibly important to make sure you are working with a qualified agent that can effectively represent you in a real estate transaction.

The team of Luxury Collection Specialists at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate has been pleased to represent over 349 transaction sides through August of this year – totaling over $163 million in total sales volume. They specialize in representing luxury and unique properties including private homes, waterfront estates, equestrian properties, and residences with historical significance or unique architectural details. Meet a few members of their team:

(Balcony) Missy Neu, Pat Cooper, Kelly Ross, Luke Pigge. (Left) Len Hoshall, Crystal Akers, Erin Vaughn, Stephanie Webb, Evelyn Murphy, Cindy Jacobs, Tammy Green, George Skarpalezos.

(Right) Felder Garner, Crystal Akers, Melinda Laager, Joe Wills, Ann Dempsey, Adair Field, Winnie Skarpalezos, Patsy Bryan.

Melinda Laager

in home renovation projects and

never looked back. He and his

years, Ann

interior decorating when she

wife Susan thrive on salt air, sand,

Dempsey

Following a

can find the time. Her steadfast

and the small town charm of St.

goes above

lengthy and

approach to helping her clients

Simons Island. Len is the guy to

and beyond

successful

accomplish their real estate goals

always lend a helping hand, be

for each

career in

is successful and has earned her

that to a friend, a client, or to a

client. She’s

marketing,

numerous production awards.

fellow realtor. His care, concern,

Melinda joined the real estate

Her total sales volume is over $11

and diligence in representing

about real estate and about

world. She attributes her

million through August of 2021.

his clients’ best interests does

music; many people know Ann

not go unnoticed and his clients

as pianist at First Baptist Church

truly appreciate the hard work

in Brunswick. Ann compares her

a familiarity with the area that

Len Hoshall

that Len puts into each and every

two passions: “when I’m playing

comes from growing up in the

An Atlanta

transaction. His total sales volume

a song, I do not want to play half

Golden Isles. Melinda believes

native,

through August of 2021 is nearly

of the notes right. I want to play

that “luxury is in the details”

University

$8 million.

every single note right. Every

and strives to make certain that

of South

success in real estate to both her professional experience and

passionate

single detail is important. It’s

Ann Dempsey

like that in real estate too. I’m

every step of the way. A local

alumnus, lucky husband, and

A seasoned industry veteran

not going to be satisfied unless

volunteer, mentor, and golf

proud father, Len Hoshall came

and real estate professional in

every single detail is taken care

enthusiast, Melinda also dabbles

to the Golden Isles in 1989 and

the Golden Isles for over 40

of.” Her dedication to her clients

her clients are well informed

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shows; Ann’s total sales volume

worked in the realm of politics for

help her clients with vision for

since the early 80s. She is well-

for 2021 is over $7.6 million

seven years before launching her

a property. Cindy believes that

respected in the community

through August.

real estate career. Her Bachelor

often “…it’s the ability to see

as an active volunteer with the

of Arts in Journalism and political

what’s not there…to help your

American Cancer Society and

Crystal Akers

background are evidence of her

client see what could be there.”

former board member with

inquisitiveness, social nature, and

A UGA Master Gardener, Cindy

various organizations including

Since

thirst for knowledge. Those skills

has quite the green thumb and

the YWCA, Sea Palms, and St.

beginning

translate to real estate in Kelly’s

maintains an impressive 5,000

Simons Cotillion. As a Realtor, she

her real

passion for meeting new people

sq ft home garden. As a Realtor,

most enjoys meeting new people

estate

and uncovering their needs,

Cindy has been recognized for

and has formed long-lasting

career in

ultimately finding a client an ideal

her construction and remodel

friendships that began as client/

2002, Crystal Akers has grown

property or securing a successful

experience and was recently

realtor relationships. Looking

her business across South

sale each and every time. A Golden

a recipient of the Elite Circle

for an investment property?

Georgia, and has specialized

Isles native and active member

Listing Performance Award for

Evelyn has found many clients’

in the purchase and sale of

of the community, Kelly is always

the 2nd quarter of 2021. Cindy

ideal beach getaways and is very

properties in the Golden Isles

on the go for her clients, her

has earned top dollar for listings,

familiar with the condominiums

region for over a decade. Working

volunteer work, or her family. Her

garnering her clients over 100%

on the island. Her total sales

in multiple marketing mediums

total sales volume through August

of original list price with an

volume through August of 2021 is

to highlight her offerings, Crystal

of this year is over $6 million.

average of 35 days on the market.

nearly $4 million.

pulls together an interesting

She is currently showcasing a

exposure for each property. She

Cindy Jacobs

was recognized as a member

A Golden

of the 2020 President’s Circle

Isles native and former

Evelyn Murphy

to it, we just love what we do,”

with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (top 6% of the

college

Superior

broker. “Buying and selling luxury

network) and consistently ranks

professor,

service with

real estate is an emotional process

mix of promotions to maximize

brilliantly remodeled luxury home

“I think that part of what makes

in The Island Club.

this team so successful for our clients is that when you get down shares Pat Cooper, owner and

in the top performing agents for

Cindy Jacobs helps her clients

an eye for

and we guide our clients every

the company. Her sales volume

understand ALL aspects of the

interior

step of the way. We consistently

through August of this year is

buying and selling process. She

design.

rank in the top 10% of the market

nearly $7 million.

is known for her meticulous

Evelyn Murphy has been an icon

because we know what we’re

attention to detail, and ability to

in the island real estate world

doing … and we love it.”

Kelly Ross Once a Congressional

FOR MORE INFORMATION about luxury real estate in the Golden Isles

Aide on

or to connect with this team of agents, please call 912.638.5450,

Capitol Hill and

visit coastalgeorgialuxury.com, or connect on Instagram

throughout

@bhhshodnettcooperluxury.

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meris Bank is proud to celebrate its 50-year anniversary this month. What started as a single Moultrie location in 1971 with $1 million in capital has blossomed into a bank with over $21 billion in assets and 200 locations across the Southeast, including St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island and Brunswick.

Ameris is proud of its Georgia roots and, a half-century later, the bank stays true to its principles of thinking boldly to help its customers see that achieving their dreams is possible, together.

“When it comes to attaining personal or commercial goals, we take a catered approach to fortify our customers’ financial peace of mind,” said Brad Danowski, Ameris Bank’s city president for the Glynn County market.

Years of Possibilities “Continuity and service are paramount when selecting a banking partner. Ameris has worked for our communities for 50 years, and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue to do so as we move into our next 50 years.”

Ameris Bank offers a full range of financial services, including traditional banking and lending products, treasury and cash management, wealth management, insurance premium financing, and mortgage and refinancing solutions. The bank has made significant investments in its teammates, tools and technology to better serve and counsel its clients.

In addition to providing banking products to its neighbors, Ameris Bank has a commendable legacy of community service.

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“The Golden Isles are our home, and we are proud to support our community of neighbors,” said Danowski. “While I am so proud of Ameris Bank’s 50-year banking history, I am most proud of how we use our resources right here to benefit our community.”

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all is absolutely my favorite time of year. Football and family gatherings are at the top of my list along with all of the holiday celebrations. Here are five tips to help practice good manners with the little people in your life so they are ready for the season.

Practice Makes Perfect catch them helping a friend or sibling with something, or for when they use extra good manners while running errands with you. Reward them with a special treat like letting them pick dessert one night.

Positive Praise

Sit with Your Children at Mealtime

While I hope every family is eating together at least one night a week and being intentional with practicing good manners, we should eat with our children as much as possible. While cereal for breakfast on a busy school morning or a turkey sandwich for lunch as you head out the door for afternoon activities, they will model your manners. It’s the simple things, like using your napkin, not talking with food in your mouth, not allowing your children to interrupt each other. All of those things are witnessed by little ones while we eat.

Always use positive praise. “Sally, I love that you offered to help Ms. Perry with her grocery cart.” Praise them for the little things. They love this.

help too. You will be surprised how much reinforcement of your lessons by other people can really make them stick.

Enlist Others as Reinforcement

Create a List to Display

I believe most families encourage good manners. The only reason people look to me for etiquette guidance is because it’s always helpful for your children and grandchildren to hear the same “rules” expressed by someone other than you. Keep those close to you in the loop with the things you are currently working on with your little ones. They can

Once children are eight or nine, they really need to “own” what you are trying to teach.

Ask them to help you make a list of four or five things that you want to work on as a family. Have them write it out and decorate it. Post their drawing on the refrigerator or in another prominent place. Seeing this sheet daily will be a helpful reminder.

Make it a Game

For young children, this can be fun. They can earn points for setting the table, for when you

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STRIVING for More Live United. More Than a Mission.

More Than a Goal. That’s the theme of the United Way of Coastal Georgia (UWCGA)’s 2021-22 Annual Campaign, which launched last month and will run through February 2022.

“In Coastal Georgia, UWCGA works to increase self-sufficiency for every person in our community through resources and programs related to health, education and income stability,” said Justin Callaway, President & CEO. “Through investment in and partnership with local agencies, we strive to deliver strategic solutions related to child/ youth readiness, stable environments, and workforce development. For 65 years, our organization has worked with local businesses, nonprofits, government, and civic- and faithbased groups, along with educators, health providers, senior citizens, young leaders, and other influencers to continue to build stronger communities in Glynn and McIntosh.”

United Way is able to accomplish its mission year after year thanks to generous individuals and organizations who show their support through their financial contributions during the Annual Campaign as well as the invaluable gift of their time and talents. This year, they aim to exceed the fundraising goal of $850,000.

“Earlier this year, we expanded our service area to include Camden County, as well,” Callaway announced. “We look forward to providing the same level of service and leadership to our neighbors in Camden as has come to be expected in Glynn and McIntosh.”

Although the UWCGA business operation will continue to be based in Brunswick, Callaway says the organization will have impact at the local level in all three counties, especially as they begin to fund programs

operated by Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh nonprofits. He states,“Our local United Way remains committed to providing relevant, impactful service throughout the Coastal

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Shaping the Future of Our Youth

Boys and Girls Club Serving Our Community Since 1938 In this issue of Elegant Island Living, the Davis Love Foundation (DLF) continues its partner and charity spotlight with a focus on the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Georgia.

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he Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Georgia has been a partner and primary beneficiary of proceeds from The RSM Classic since its inception in 2010. The organization fills a critical need in our community and serves more than 3,600 youth annually. The Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Georgia inspires and enables youth from all backgrounds, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, caring adults. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America help millions of kids and teens develop essential skills, make lasting connections, and have fun each and every year.

“Through the RSM Classic, the Davis Love Foundation has tremendously impacted the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia by helping us serve kids in a safe place, deliver educational,

fun programming and empower boys and girls to reach their full potential as responsible citizens. We have been able to grow our clubs, with ten clubs in Glynn County and two clubs in McIntosh County,” said Brooke Eldridge Parmelee, Director of Development for the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Georgia.

“The RSM Classic has also allowed us to introduce the game of golf to our club members. We thank the Davis Love Foundation for continuing to support the youth in Glynn County.”

“The Boys and Girls Club fills an important need in our community with programs that span learning and literacy, empowering good citizenship and leading healthy and productive lives,” said RSM Classic Executive Director Mark Love who also serves on the Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors.

“We hear and see the stories of lives changed by the organization

and the positive impact they have been making in our community for decades.

“The PGA Tour has a long history of giving back, and the Davis Love Foundation is honored to be a part of this tradition,” said Love. “The level of support the Foundation provides to the Boys and Girls club and other local, regional and national nonprofits is due in large part to our corporate partners, including title sponsor RSM, and through the generous support of

To learn more, visit RSMClassic.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. @TheRSMClassic; #RSMClassicCares. For more information on the Boys and Girls Club, visit bgcsega.com or follow them on Instagram or Facebook @bgcsega.

In its first eleven years, The RSM Classic, hosted by Davis Love III, has raised more than $22.2 million to support local and national charities. The 2021 PGA TOUR event is November 15-21 at Sea Island Golf Club.

For partnership information and to be a part of the “Drive for $25M,” regardless of the size of your business, contact John McKenzie, Director of Sales, at jmckenzie@dlovefoundation.com or visit rsmclassic.com.

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our surrounding community in the form of sponsors, volunteers and ticket purchasers. We’re excited to be able to welcome all these groups back to The RSM Classic this November.”

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JOLLEY PROMOTED Henry Jolley of Overhead Door Company of Brunswick | Waycross has been promoted to Operations Manager. Jolley, a Brunswick resident, has more than 15 years of experience in the door & service industry and will now be primarily responsible for daily operations of the residential & commercial divisions in Glynn County and surrounding areas. “Henry is already a valued member of our team and we are thrilled to have his level of experience and professionalism on our WHITE NAMED TO ADVISORY BOARD United Community Bank welcomes Paul White to its Coastal Georgia Advisory Board. “Paul is deeply connected to our community in so many ways and works tirelessly to make it a better place,” said Mason Waters, Regional President for United Community Bank. “He will be a great addition to our board, and we are grateful for the unique and valuable perspective he brings to the table.” A Georgia native and University of Georgia graduate, White is the President and CEO of the Coastal Georgia Foundation, a publicly supported

management team,” said Gene Walker of Overhead Door Company of Brunswick. Overhead Door Company of Brunswick | Waycross specializes in sales, installation and service of residential & commercial custom entry doors, garage doors, storm shutters, and more. Overhead Door Company of Brunswick provides products for new construction, as well as the retrofit and service market in southeast Georgia. Their showroom is located at 214 Rose Drive, 912.265.3355, ohdbrunswick.com.

charitable foundation that serves the Georgia coast. He is also Chairman and Founder of the Coastal Funders Roundtable, a Steering Committee Member of the Georgia Conservation Donors Roundtable, and Fellow/Selection Committee Member of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. United Community Bank, “The Bank That SERVICE Built,” has been recognized nationally for delivering award-winning service. ucbi.com.

ENJOY THE RIDE For efficient and professional ground transportation within coastal Georgia and surrounding areas, Edward Transportation, with 200+ Google 5 Star reviews, has expanded to include Dodge Executive and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans to seat 8, 12, or 14 people comfortably.

This flexibility accommodates transportation needs during a wedding weekend, luxury group rides for conference attendees, service to and from regional airports – and even the GA/FL game!

The company’s concierge drivers are courteous, trained professionals. Locally owned and operated since 2016, and a proud member of the BGI and Camden County Chambers of Commerce, Golden Isles Wedding Association, and Golden Isles CVB, Brunswick Airport.

Their business is primarily ground transfers with their fleet of Concierge Rideshare vehicles, serving Statesboro, Jacksonville, Savannah, Hilton Head and beyond.

Wherever you need to travel in style, reserve your ride by booking online at edwardeservation.com or calling 912.574.7183 for more information.

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Hans F. Trupp, CCIM founder and former Chairman of Trupp Hodnett Enterprises and The Management Company prior to taking the companies public (NYSE, RZT) in an IPO in 1998 has reentered the real estate business locally through an affiliation with eXp realty. eXp is a cloud based publicly traded (NASDAQ, EXPI) company with more than 63,000 real estate agents in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Portugal, France, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, Colombia, Spain and continues to scale internationally.

This internet based high technology company will totally revolutionize the real estate

industry both with relationships of buyers and sellers and the relationship that sales people have with the company. Trend Magazine has described eXp as the Amazon of real estate. eXp realty offers a very unique agent attraction program and Hans has partnered with veteran Atlanta broker John Adams to inform and educate agents throughout the United States about eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation. Adams is well known throughout Georgia for his educational activities on behalf of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, and his regular appearances on Fox 5 Atlanta and CNN. He continues to be a freelance journalist with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution with more than 1,000 articles in print.

Thanks to the internet, eXp’s state of the art revolutionary cloud based technology and a unique revenue sharing plan Hans and his team are able to offer a performance-based, no risk maximum 4% listing commission on any real estate both residential and commercial. No risk - you can cancel the listing at any time for any reason. Hans would also be pleased to share his broad business knowledge and experience with anyone interested in a free no obligation consultation session with regard to any real estate problem. Call, email or text him if you would like to explore his listing program or if you have any questions with regard to eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation with now over 63,000 agents and growing.

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ELEGANT ADVENTURE AWAITS Get swept away in the unforgettable charm of CobbleStone Living in their new flagship store, located at 262 Redfern Village. Artful delicacies entice you in the Patisserie, where you’ll relish the sweet life of luxury.

Revel in the Boutique, and explore an exquisite collection featuring CobbleStone’s signature ensembles, dreamy fabrics, refined accessories, and romantic details. Rendezvous and raise a glass in the enchanting Parlor,

adorned with colorful, contemporary work by renowned artist Dina Deason.

Dina raised her daughter on St. Simons Island, and after many years away, the island beckoned the artist back to stay. Like Dina and her work, the CobbleStone experience is inspired by the serene splendor of the island. Here, you’ll immerse yourself in the essence of travel brought home, and indulge in the finest in pastries, artwork, and apparel.

You are invited to experience the elegant adventure of CobbleStone Living.

NEW LOOK AT CATCH Just in time for fall sports, Catch 228 Oyster Bar & Grill has received a face lift. Renovations include new bead board ceilings with recessed lighting, new lanterns providing lighting over the booths and bar, updated bathrooms, and new window blinds. This locals’ favorite oyster and sports bar offers options of indoor or outdoor patio seating with numerous super screen televisions inside and out. Their diverse menu includes steamed, baked and raw oysters every day of the year, peel and eat shrimp, crab legs, fresh fish daily, soups, salads and more. Take-out available. Full bar serving beer, wine, champagne, and Bloody Mary bar. Open Monday-Thursday 4:0010:00 p.m., Friday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Happy hour 4:006:00 p.m. daily. Come on over with family or friends and hang out with the locals. 228 Redfern Village, Ste. 100, 912.634.6228.

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ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY REBRANDED Vitality Living, a Tennessee-based senior living provider committed to empowering successful aging through engagement and innovation, has acquired Vitality Living Frederica at 3625 Frederica Road. The rebranded two-story assisted living and memory care community offers 92 apartments and a wide range of amenities, outside courtyard and gardens. Renovations are planned to provide larger floor plan options, including more one-bedrooms and adding two-bedroom layouts, and are expected to be completed in June 2022. “Vitality Living is humbled and honored to be the management company for Vitality Living Frederica, said Chris Guay, Vitality Living founder and CEO. “We are confident that our mission of creating vibrant communities where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging will provide an excellent senior living offering on St. Simons Island.” Vitality Living Frederica is currently accepting reservations. Learn more at myvitalityliving.com.

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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G SHINE UP YOUR STUDEBAKER Classic cars from all over Southeast Georgia be vying for bragging rights in the 8th Annual “Ophelia’s Classic Car Challenge.” Presented by Friends of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation and Classic Coastal Cruisers on Saturday, October 16 at the state historic site from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come see the cars and vote for your favorite. Awards will be presented to the Most Original, People’s Choice, and 1st to 5th Place winners. All types of vehicles are welcome. $20 vehicle entry fee includes park fee and catered BBQ lunch from Mudcat Charlie’s. General admission tickets: $8 adults, $5 students.

Ophelia Dent’s newly-preserved 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (pictured in this 2017 plein air painting by George Netherton) will be showcased. Proceeds benefit Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation. For additional information, call 912.996.0461 or visit gastateparks.org/hofwylbroadfieldplantation.

LET THE WATER FLOW This is the theme of the 2021 Fête for Haiti, the annual fundraiser to support St. William’s twin parish in Haiti. Presented by Helping Hugs, Inc., the October 23rd event features an outstanding meal catered by Tom Delaney, live and silent auctions. Money raised will finance medical care, infrastructure projects, education, and, most importantly, clean water. As a source of good health and the foundation of community development, clean water is a priority. If people have an immediate source of water, they no longer have to carry it long distances, leaving them free to work or go to school instead. Generous donors of Helping Hugs have enabled the digging of the first well in 2021. A second well is in the planning stages. Your participation in the fundraiser is invited and greatly appreciated. Tickets can be purchased after weekend masses at St. William and at helpinghugsinc.org.

VICTORY GALA WITH A TWIST Mark your calendars for this year’s American Cancer Society Victory Board Gala on Saturday, December 18th at Rainbow Island. It’s time to “Shuck Cancer!”

Enjoy Sea Island’s gracious hospitality at this evening under the stars with delicious oysters, live music, and libations. Amazing items in the live auction ensure this fabulous fundraiser is not to be missed. More details to come at acssers.ejoinme.org/VictoryBoard.

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OPERATION BED SPREAD RECENTLY HELD ITS ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BEDLAM FUNDRAISER AT BROGEN’S SOUTH. Attendees enjoyed music by Idle Hands, delicious food, and fantastic fellowship as they supported this non-profit organization for their most successful event ever, raising $25,000! 1. Joey Baldwin, Sonja and Jim Bullard. 2. Rosalie Hayes, Dawson King, Renee King, Melissa and Brett Remler, Brodie. 3. Chance Hardy, Calli Forbes, Claudia Forbes. 4. Debbie Yarborough, Judy Smith. 5. Missi and Chris Brazell. 6. Brooke Baskin, Rylie Duncan. 7. Idle Hands playing for the crowd. 8. Joey Baldwin, Rees Carroll. 9. Kathleen Bennett, Jason Hyde. 10. Kendall McPherson, Victoria Rico. 11. Kalista Morton, Tim Whorton, Georgia Kellogg.

12. Bill and Carol Thomas, Wanda and Jeff Shue. 13. Maranda Geiger, Trey Stephens, Jamie Stephens, Heather Ray. 14. Edward McCall, Jessica Long, Brian Whittney, Amber Binkins, Skeeter Janousek.

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KEEP GOLDEN ISLES BEAUTIFUL RECENTLY HELD THEIR 13TH ANNUAL “CLEAN AND GREEN” GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE BRUNSWICK COUNTRY CLUB. The funds raised support projects, programs, and initiatives to keep to Golden Isles clean, green, and beautiful. 1. Rich Vaniderstyne, Mike Covington. 2. Norm Applegate, Ralph Brush. 3. Kyle Darnell, Taylor Hinson. 4. Frank Hinson, Bill Dow. 5. Ed Ditommaso, Jim Vaughn. 6. Dylan Middleton, Ryan Middleton.

7. Christy Trowbridge, Leah King-Badyna. 8. Johnathan Haney, Matt Jones. 9. Rob Brown, Garrow Alberson. 10. Walter Rafolski, Eddie Wildsmith, Keith Campbell.

11. Barry Morgan, Taylor Wildsmith. 12. Mike Williamson, Robert Tatro. 13. Ronnie Row, Alan Thrower. 14. Tommy Stroud, Jr., William Whatley.

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PEOPLE WERE OUT AND ABOUT FOR SEPTEMBER’S FIRST FRIDAY IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BRUNSWICK. MANY WERE HAPPILY CELEBRATING THE GREAT WEATHER, A HOLIDAY WEEKEND, AND THE ARRIVAL OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON WITH AFTER-HOURS SHOPPING, LIVE MUSIC, ART EXHIBITIONS, KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, A CAR SHOW AND MORE!

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GOLDEN ISLES ARTS & HUMANITIES’ OUTDOOR CONCERT SEASON, SOUNDS BY THE SEA, CONTINUED IN AUGUST with a performance by local band Michaele & The Ambiguous at the St. Simons Casino bandstand. A little bit of rain couldn’t keep the real music lovers away! 1. Ngoc Nguyen, Nathan Russo.

2. Michaele & The Ambiguous rockin’ the stage. 3. David and Marcie Kerstetter. 4. Catherine Durrett, Heather Heath. 5. Jerry and Faye Hardiman. 6. Jeff Buerstatte, Rita Spalding. 7. Cortes and Michael Storno. 8. Karen Hufnagel, Greg Carver, Valerie Hepburn, David Hayes, Ann Crowther. 9. Buddy and Cindy Lane. 10. Linda Henderson, Sara Giannakakis, MaryAnn VandeLinde. 11. Bob and Evelyn Swanson, Ann Ragan, Claudia Lenz, Kellye Markin. 12. Renee Mulberry, David and Rachel Siedling, Doug Mulberry.

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THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON IN THE VILLAGE BY THE PIER ON SSI. On this sunny Sunday we stopped by to check out the St. Simons Vintage and Antique Market in Postell Park. Vendors offering artisan products, photography, painting, pecans, and more added to the “attic treasures” to be explored. 1. Yvonne Flowers, Linda Hodges. 2. Mary Lynn Ford, Leah Stabenau. 3. Natalie Fox, Mary Beth Hand. 4. Janie Young with Venture and Tennyson. 5. Bonita and Jeffrey Porter with Tico. 6. Kathleen Summerlin, Sunday Summerlin, Caroline and Bill Cook. 7. Forest Clarke providing some tunes. 8. Linda, Amelia, and Mike Vitacco. 9. William and Myrtice Hoskin. 10. Ron and Kim Hughes. 11. Rhonda and Hondo Ritchie. 12. April Perkins, Chloe Perkins. 13. Chris Ernst, Jeff and Deborah Kolb. 14. Linsey and Tyler Caheely with Aubrey (and a sleeping Carter).

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THE COASTAL GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY WAS THRILLED TO HAVE A GORGEOUS EVENING TO WRAP UP THEIR SEASON OF LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC CONCERTS. As always, the Sensational Sounds of Motown were exactly that – sensational! Elegant Island Living Media Group looks forward to sponsoring the summer concert series again next year! 1. Community Church Group & friends. 2. Stella Chapman, Douglas Warren, Angela Holden. 3. Lewis and Johnnie Stubbfield. 4. Sherie and Billy Welch, Dee Davis. 5. Susan Flowers, Chris Headley. 6. Sherry Prince, Keith Lyons,Vicki Prince. 7. Archie Watkins, Trish Searcy. 8. Jim and Debbie Chapman, Everett and Kay Love, Janie and Steve Landis. 9. Susie Alexander, Victoria Stewart. 10. Jack and Karen Sprinkle, Nancy and John Michael. 11. Edward Addison, Gordon and Frankie Strother. 12. Clark and Linda Isaac, Jennifer Podlin, Amy and Clark Mulford.

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Your home is more than a building or an address. It’s where you experience life, connection, and growth. That is why our agents find what they do so rewarding! Each month we are going to take you into the home of one of our agents. See what they love and value most about their homes and where they live.

we have friends over or at family celebrations, we tell funny stories around the table. At Christmas, my father-in-law, Wallace recites from memory the Christmas story from Luke. We watch all the UGA games and the back nine at Augusta on Sunday in the den. This is also where I exhale - watching my favorite TV programs.

Good neighbors and the tremendous oaks are what attracted my husband Wallace and me to Shaw’s Bounty. The oaks, God’s works of sculpture, inspire me! We have lived here for over twenty years, and we love that it is a quiet settled area yet convenient to everything, even an easy bike ride to the beach over back roads.

My house is full of things that are meaningful to me. My most cherished pieces are antiques and art passed down from my parents and the portraits of my daughters by my mother in law, Charlotte.

Wallace and I loved bringing up our daughters, Laura Ann and Elizabeth, here. They had lots of friends their age nearby who would play in our yards. When they were older, they would ride bikes to the beach or through bike trails to see friends in Devonwood and Wymberly.

As empty nesters, we are concentrating on our careers, and it is a great place to come home. We often walk or bike the neighborhood in the evenings. It's relaxing to hear the cicadas and see herons around the neighborhood pond. The other day I saw one of the neighborhood children on a mud flat in the pond, like our girls liked to do.

To me a home is where you get inspired, relax, feel your best and make wonderful memories with family and friends. When I meet with my clients, I always ask what their goals are relative to real estate or what will make them happy? I am in the fun business of helping people fulfill their dreams, and I love doing it!

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Hook, Wine & Sinker - 20 Couper Place Welcome to Hook, Wine & Sinker! Newly constructed and professionally furnished in August, 2021, this beautiful 5 bedroom / 5 bathroom home has EVERYTHING guests will want for their next St. Simons Island vacation.

Located in a private cul-de-sac neighborhood, this home is a short distance to beaches, shopping and dining. Guests will enjoy the private pool and spa with their very own pool house with sliding doors that open directly to the pool.The pool house is a great spot to cool off and comes fully furnished with a secondary living space with an HD Smart TV, a full bathroom with a shower and a beach storage area.

The open concept living plan of the main house is the perfect place to relax to watch a movie or the game! The chef's style kitchen is perfectly suited and FULLY stocked with everything you will need to prepare any type of meal.

The large dining table seats up to 10 and the bar space will seat an additional 3 guests. The kitchen has direct access to the back porch space and pool area where guests can use the Weber gas grill to prepare their favorite meals.

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Ruth Heyward Beall 912.269.5596

Sandra Branch 912.269.1129

Shannon Stafford 912.638.5843

Zaida Clay Harris 912.258.1089

912-634-9995 | SignaturePropertiesGroup.com | 600 Sea Island Rd. Ste 28, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

60 Telford Lane | St. Simons

509 Longview Rd | St. Simons

1524 Ocean Blvd | St. Simons

4BR, 4.5BA. in Frederica Golf Club. $2,400,000. Brad Randall. 912-270-8556.

1.41 acre on Dunbar Creek $1,050,000. Phoebe Hoaster 912-270-5730.

3BR, 3.5BA. 400 steps from beach! Furnished. $949,000. Rachel Marascalco. 770-316-2349.

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18 Country Club Court | St. Simons

415 Colley Lane | St. Simons

221 Palm Drive | St. Simons

4BR, 3.5BA. On cul de sac. $665,000. Rachel Marascalco. 770-316-2349.

3BR, 2BA. Beach Cottage. The Commons $435,000. Phoebe Hoaster 912-270-5730.

3BR, 2.5BA. On 18th hole Sea Palms Course $349,000. Nancy Mickelson. 281-961-9056.

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101 Marsh Point Lane | St. Simons

225 Five Pounds Road | St. Simons

325 Brentwood Circle | Brunswick

3BR, 3.5BA. Gated with Lake View. $709,900. Kay Love. 912-230-3253.

4BR, 3.5BA. Stately & beautifully renovated. $875,000. Phoebe Hoaster. 912-270-5730.

3BR, 2BA. Spacious Floor Plane. Secluded. $235,000. Colleen Martin. 912-297-8638.

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294 Moss Oak Circle | St. Simons

2502 Demere Rd. #2 | St. Simons

604 Brockington Point | St. Simons

2BR, 2BA. Condo. Sea Palms. $289,000. Ruth Beall. 912-269-5596.

2BR, 2BA. Well Maintained First Flr Unit. $259,000. Ellen Cook. 978-317-3609.

2BR, 1.5BA. Condo. Great Island Location. $214,900. Kay Love 912-230-3253.

912-634-9995 | SignaturePropertiesGroup.com | 600 Sea Island Rd. Ste 28, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Shannon Stafford 912.638.5843 Property Management & Rentals SignatureRentalSSI.com

VACATION RENTALS

1704 Bruce Drive | East Beach

109 Thompson Cove | St. Simons

4319 Seventh Street | East Beach

5BR, 5.5BA. SEAesta Beach House. Sleeps 16.

3 bedroom 3 bath house.

3BR, 2.5BA. Sleeps 10.

1460 Ocean Blvd 101 | St. Simons

St Simons Grand 318 | St. Simons

Ocean Walk Q8 | St. Simons

2BR, 1.5BA. Duplex.

4BR, 3BA. Top Floor.

2BR, 2BA. Second Floor Unit.

1440 Ocean Blvd 311 | St. Simons

850 Mallery St T2 | St. Simons

Beach Club 435 | St. Simons

2BR, 2BA. Direct Oceanfront.

1BR, 1BA. Ocean Walk. Upstairs unit.

2BR, 2BA. Partial Ocean View.

114 Floyd St. | St. Simons

Demere Landing 138 | St. Simons

502 Harbour Oaks | St. Simons

3BR, 2BA. Steps to pier/Village.

4BR, 3.5BA. Multi-level Condo.

3BR, 2BA. Sleeps 6.

912-634-9995 | SignaturePropertiesGroup.com | 600 Sea Island Rd. Ste 28, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Mary Jo Prater Cell: 912-223-2283 maryjoprater@gmail.com

1524 Ocean Blvd, SSI • $949,000 - location, marsh views, luxurious touches, tastefully decorated and sold fully furnished.What more can you ask for? This completely renovated townhouse is fee simple with nO HOa dUeS or restrictions.

400 steps to the beach and centrally located between east Beach and King and Prince. Walking distance to wonderful dining and shopping just blocks away. no expense was spared in the renovations. Highlights include all new windows and doors, new Brazilian hardwood decking on front, back and upper decks, gas fireplace with Real Fyre logs, all new Samsung appliances including 5 burner gas stove, blackout shades on windows, tile or hardwood throughout, Kohler bathroom fixtures and Jacuzzi tubs. Stunning marsh views from kitchen and 2nd floor bedroom. accordion door in living room opens to screened in back porch to expand the living space-ideal for entertaining! no rental restrictions equals lOadS of income potential. Fantastic primary, secondary or investment property.

912-634-9995 | SignaturePropertiesGroup.com | 600 Sea Island Rd. Ste 28, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

SOLD

Zaida clay Harris Office: 912.634.4311 Cell: 912.258.1089 ZaidaClayHarris@gmail.com

JUST lISTed - 216 W. davIS cUP cT Bring your contractor! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has great bones but needs a facelift! $395,000

SOLD

JUST lISTed - Ocean WalK l-12 2 bedroom, 2 bath second floor flat. Close to restaurants, the village and pier, and the beach. $285,000

SOLD

105 cOlOnY Place Beautiful island home surrounded on two sides by Sea Palms golf course. This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is spacious with both formal and informal living spaces. 3700+ SF. X Flood Zone! $892,000

SOLD

208 RIce MIll Fabulous custom built home on the King & Prince golf course. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath and a large bonus room. $725,000

912-634-9995 | SignaturePropertiesGroup.com | 600 Sea Island Rd. Ste 28, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

What’s YOUR home worth? You may be surprised!

I’ve sold these properties this year: 131 Biltmore, $1,275,000 323 Carnoustie, $1,195,000 310 Dunbarton, $489,020 4213 Fifth, $1,330,000 314 Forest Oaks, $1,195,000 105 Gascoigne, $495,000

112 George T Morris, $455,000 850 Mallery, $343,000 271 Moss Oak, $244,000 738 Pine Haven, $194,900 146 Raymond's Grant, $449,000 108 Turtle Point, $447,000

220 Walmar, $240,000 104 Gleneagles, $865,000 314 Magnolia St, $420,000 102 Muirfield, $1,195,000 103 Pine Tree - Closing Soon 225 Five Pounds Rd - Closing Soon

And I can sell yours!

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Please call and let’s talk; you may be very surprised.

415 Colley Lane, The Commons at Frederica Located in popular The Commons at Frederica, this one level beach cottage sits across from the neighborhood park. Lovely front porch to sit, relax, Side entry 2 car garage w/workshop.

Smooth ceilings throughout! Open living room with fireplace and tray ceiling open to dining room, plus sunroom off kitchen.The master suite offers tray ceiling and huge walk-in closet and also features a private en suite bath with double vanity and a new tile walk-in shower. Two additional generously sized bedrooms with shared bath. Walk-in laundry room adjacent to kitchen and garage. Nice privacy fence in rear. New roof, new top-of-line vinyl plank flooring, and new carpet. New Cambria quartz kitchen counters & tile backsplash, a gorgeous custom-made pecan island top, all new SS appliances in kitchen, new vinyl windows, new outside paint & inside paint. Removed 4 old pines from the back yard. Oglethorpe elementary.

X Zone; flood insurance is $572/yr,HO ins $2075 This home is ready to love and enjoy!! $435,000 509 Longview Road, Central Island Location Last of the south end acreage on St Simons on a Tidal Creek with a grandfathered dock.This truly amazing 1.41 acre lot is the original sub-divider’s 1958 lot retained as the family home, and the “long view” of THIS very lot is the exact reason the road was named Longview Road. Dead end of Longview Road on the LEFT, waterfront and marsh front on Dunbar Creek. County sewer and water. There is absolutely no waterfront lot like this available on St Simons. About 450’ on Dunbar Creek and marsh! See for miles. Beautiful magnificent old live oak trees cover this amazing property. 1/4 mile easy walk to Redfern Village restaurants. Concrete block structure built in 1958. Remodel plans including from structural engineer available or tear down and rebuild your dream home on Dunbar Creek and marsh! Public water and sewer. It has a detached garage with an attic for storage. Dock permit in hand. Partial X Flood zone = high ground = lower flood insurance. $1,050,000

Phoebe Hoaster 912.270.5730 PhoebeHoaster@gmail.com www.PhoebeHoaster.com 912-634-9995 | SignaturePropertiesGroup.com | 600 Sea Island Rd. Ste 28, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Beach Club Suites 310-312, Sea Island Located on the top floor of the Beach Club building, this two bedroom, three bath flat (of 2,182 square feet) offers the easiest and most convenient way t own real estate at Sea Island. Vaulted and beamed Living room with fireplace, open kitchen with stove, refrigerator, ice maker, dishwasher and built-in microwave. Each bedroom also has vaulted and beamed ceilings. 3 balconies. Fully furnished. Private parking and lockable storage.

Excellent rental history, managed by the Cloister Hotel. The energy and fun at the Beach Club is your world! $2,695,000

157 Point Lane, Kings Point Stunning English Colonial. Highest quality finishes. 2-story foyer has a fireplace and lake view. Fireplaces in the dining room, great room, living room and screened porch. Master bedroom on the ground floor. Separate office.

Five bedrooms plus a game room equipped with wet bar and full bath. Cinema, gym, and book nook/reading area. Private porches and balconies serve bedrooms on the view side of home. Chef’s kitchen with immediate access to additional dining alfresco. Pool side covered porch with wet bar, Artisan grill plus built-in Big Green Egg. Pool house with bath.

There’s fun and excitement around every corner of this lakeside home. Located in a gated Sea Island community. $3,295,000

316 Forest Oaks, Island Club Comfort and elegance blend effortlessly in this stunning Italian Villa on the Island Club Golf Course. Meticulously designed by Larry Bryson with a keen sense of European detail.

Inviting spaces include a grand size living room with a hand painted ceiling, separate dining room, library/office with lots of custom cabinetry, and family room offering walls of windows to enjoy the terrace and the view of the 14th and 15th fairways. Spacious welldone kitchen and breakfast room are large enough to entertain family and friends. High ceilings, wood and stone floors, 3 fireplaces, 5BR, 5BA, an exercise room, wonderful wine cellar, pretty ironwork, an outdoor fountain on the terrace, a tile roof and a 3-car garage make this home one of a kind. $2,950,000

20 Kings Lane, Golf Retreat North Magnificent half acre+ building site on #5 tee of Plantation Golf Course. Long views across the elevated greens of #6, the Seaside Course and the Marsh, and the St. Simons Sound. Under brushed and easy to see. Live Oaks, Pines and Magnolia trees. Sea Island Club application rights are available on this property. A lovely home site in a convenient Island location. $895,000

Dana Hill REALTOR

912.272.4698

Nancy Phelan

Teri Moore

Karen Mumford

REALTOR

REALTOR

REALTOR, GRI

912.571.1948

912.638.1098

912.222.4010

www.GaCoastRealty.com 105 Main Street

4203 Ninth St - East Beach 4BR, 4BA, 2HBA beach home sits on over .5 acre of oceanfront land. The interior is a palate for your imagination. Soaring ceiling heights and a kitchen that is a work of art. Framed in steel exceed all hurricane standards. Oceanfront terraces and balconies overlook the pool and ocean. $2,975,000

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1300 Downing St, Unit #375, King & Prince 3 bedroom, 3 bath unit located on third floor of the North tower of the historic King and Prince Hotel. Being sold fully furnished. Just steps to the beach!

Two of the bedrooms have their own balcony with ocean views. $1,175,000

105 Shadow Wood Bend Open living room & dining area with lots of natural light beaming through the large windows. French doors give access to the screened patio overlooking the fenced backyard. The main floor features a spacious primary suite with vaulted ceilings. Bonus room and plenty of storage! $500,000

1042 Demere Road, St. Simons If you are looking for an island getaway, this is the perfect 2 story beach cottage! 3BR, 2.5BA with an open floorplan that includes a family room perfect for entertaining or relaxing after a day at the beach. $725,000

136 Laurel View Drive Great mid-island location surrounded by oak trees! Open floor plan with 3 bedroom, 3 baths, study, great storage, and primary on the main floor. $681,500

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4214 Eleventh St., East Beach Absolutely charming vintage beach cottage only 3 houses back from beach access, just a short walk to beach. The main house has 3BR and 3BA with the 4th BR and BA is a guest cottage behind the main house. $924,000

R T DE AC N R U NT CO

259 Saint James Ave A great opportunity to build your custom home on a beautiful lot in Hamilton Landing. $390,000

238 Peachtree Charming island cottage in the heart of St Simons Island. Open floor plan with hardwoods and master on main. Gorgeous pool and landscaped yard. 2BR upstairs w/ full bath. A very well appointed home for full time residence or vacation! $670,000

112 Newfield Street, Harrison Pointe Lovely 4BR, 3.5BA house with front and back porch and fenced-in backyard. Hardwood floors throughout most of the downstairs. Great floorplan in an established neighborhood! $550,000

Desireé Varnedoe

Emily Wages

Sarah Broyles

Elizabeth Smith

Freddy Stroud

Proper ty Manager

Rental Division

Rental Agent

Mar keting Coordinator

Broker, CRS, GRI

912.638.1144

912.638.1144

912.638.1144

912.638.1144

912.269.1144

www.GaCoastRealty.com 105 Main Street

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Available Homesites for Sale

146 Shady Brook Circle, Unit 201 This 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo is on the second floor in Shadow Brooke Village. A single car garage and storage room are located on the ground floor. Elevator in the building. Screened in porch. $287,500

Lot 7 Sanctuary Harbour Trl Waverly, GA - $13,000

Lot 7 Mission Drive Tolomato Island - $72,500

101,107,108 Talahi Island Lane Riverside, Brunswick - $135,000

Ware County Line Rd 28 Acres - Nahunta, GA - $135,000

259 Saint James Ave Saint Simons - $390,000 253 Buffalo Drive Brunswick - $180,000

VACATION | LONG TERM RENTALS | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

East Beach - 7 Coast Cottage Coastal gem steps away from the best beach on the island. 4BR, 4.5BA. Sleeps 8.

The Grand - Ocean front complex with spectacular views. Oversized pool & private boardwalk to East Beach.

King & Prince - St. Simons Island King and Prince ocean view villas. Call today to check availability!

Blue Heron Cottage Newly constructed two-story beach cottage located in the heart of St Simons Island. 4 BR, 3.5 BA. Private pool. Sleeps 8.

East Beach - Sixteenth St. 5BR, 5.5BA. Breathtaking ocean views. Amazing outdoor kitchen and private pool. Sleeps 10.

St. Simons Island - Ocean Rd Amazing 5BR, 5.5BA family friendly marshfront home w/ private pool. Short walk to beach. Sleeps 14.

Art & Annie Harper 912.222.2024 OR 912.222.4455 ajharper@gmail.com or annieharperssi@gmail.com 119 Marina Drive SSI, Georgia 31522

912.638.4740

SOLD

506 Wesley Oak Drive - Beautiful 3BR/2BA home framed by majestic live oaks and lush landscaping. Features include lovely hardwood floors, screened porch, large 2 car garage, and irrigation system with it’s own well. There is an 8ft. privacy fence for the backyard.

Property is in an X zone. Great location close to shopping and dining. Sellers are licensed Realtors in the state of Georgia. $615,000.

Call Art Harper for a showing. 912-222-2024.

NEw LiSTiNg

326 PEACHTREE STREET - $790,000

UNDER CONTRACT

1503 SANCTUARY wYND - $479,000

912-230-0134 joydonwright@gmail.com

119 MaRIna DR ST. SIMOnS ISlanD, Ga 31522

Renovated and ready to go! This adorable cottage in desirable Marshes of Mackay on a lovely treed lot features 3BRs, 2BA which have been updated, New roof, HVAC, appliances, counters in kitchen and baths, ceramic "wood-like" flooring. Separate laundry w/ wash tub, screened porch and patio, and wood fence around entire backyard. .54 AC lot in an "X" flood zone. No HOA. Call Joy wright (912) 230-0134.

NEw LiSTiNg

JOY WRIGHT

912-638-4740

93 MACKAY DRiVE - $214,900

Perfect home for relaxing, entertaining, and bird watching from two decks!

Just under an acre with beautiful trees and marsh with great views. Apx .47 AC upland and approx .37 marsh, a creek fills from the marsh, fire pit area, grill, and more. The interior has plantation shutters and motorized shades. Many updates and improvements made to this home. BRAND NEW ROOF! Call Joy wright (912) 230-0134.

On the 8th green of the Sanctuary Cove Golf Course! 3,339 SF with 5BR, 3BA, bonus room, beautiful crown molding, many large windows, and hwd floors. Master BR and BA on the main level as well as a second BR with full BA, GR with FP, and kitchen with double oven, granite countertops, breakfast bar, and workstation island; second level has 3BR, & bonus room. Sanctuary Cove is a gated golf course community with lots of amenities.

Call Joy wright (912) 230-0134.

selling the entire Golden Isles since 1967 5445 Frederica rd, st. simons Island

Inventory is running low in our area and prices are going up. Let us list your home this Fall to get it sold fast, and for top dollar! There are many benefits of using a Sea Palms agent to sell your home, such as top-notch advertising, professional Realtors® and Sea Palms Membership incentives for the buyer of your property.

Call today to find out more!

877.638.6660 or 912.638.6660

s e a pa l m s c oa s ta l r e a lt y. c o m Christa Clark 912-638-4740 or 912-634-1333 119 Marina Dr St. SiMonS iSlanD, Ga 31522

Lake View Cottages New Construction Homes.

Private Neighborhood.

Surrounded by Live Oaks.

BC Construction (912)223-3004 clark5943@bellsouth.net

Yacht Club - 2 New Construction Homes Deep water lots with salt water pools and dock.

4,000 SF 4BR, 4BA, 1 Powder Bath.

4,500 SF 4BR, 4BA and 1 Powder Bath

Frederica Golf Club 1.94 acre golf course lot.

Cleared and Ready to build.

BC Construction has building sites available in Lake View Cottages, Yacht Club & Frederica Golf Club. Reliable, licensed and insured professionals can help you every step of the way.

BCSonstructionSSI.com

“Thin SpaceS” Those rare locales where the distance between heaven and earth collapses

Undeniably Visionary in Every Way 308 Hawkins Island Drive, St Simons Island The Hawkins Island enclave is known for spacious, distinctive homes and this extremely well-built traditional style residence is perhaps the most picturesque of them all. This custom home with outstanding architectural details located on an eastern marsh front lot makes entertaining easier and everyday life a bit more indulgent. Beautifully renovated in 2017/2018.

Offered for $4,295,000.

DeLoachSIR.com | 912-638-0406 | 2901 Frederica Road | SSI, GA ©2021 DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty. All rights reserved.

Susan Imhoff 912-222-5686 or 912-638-0406 Susan.Imhoff@SIR.com

Built with Architectural Integrity 319 West Fifty Fifth Street, Sea Island Cottage 441 has one of the few and finest marsh and riverfront views on Sea Island and is on one of the highest elevations in the community. Enjoy the ultimate in privacy, luxury, and style in one of the South's most magnif icent private estates. Def ined by top-quality craftsmanship, this exquisite home blends old world elements with modern-day appointments, creating inviting spaces for relaxing and entertaining.

Offered for $8,900,000.

DeLoachSIR.com | 912-638-0406 | 2901 Frederica Road | SSI, GA ©2021 DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty. All rights reserved.

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA

105 Vassar Point Dr. | Maria Jennings 912.222.0185 | 3BR | 3BA | 1HB Southern charm and curb appeal make this tabby cape cod a true find! A circular driveway and long rocker front porch welcomes you. The formal entry leads to the large LR with FP and doors open to the screened-in patio.

The spacious kitchen with island anchors formal and casual dining rooms.

Windows are oversized, giving tons of natural light. Bonus room has a separate entry off the kitchen and has many possibilities. Master suite on main is spacious and has a recently upgraded bath. Two en suite bedrooms upstairs have a skylight, new flooring, large closets, and reading nooks. $749,000

1519 Ocean Blvd | Nadia Johnson 912.771.9500 | 4BR | 3.5BA Fabulous panoramic views of the marsh, no immediate neighbors, steps from the beach, this contemporary gorgeous home offers one unique location, architecture and launching your kayaks in the backyard could be just your daily activity. Set on two lots, elevator, 3645 SF, gourmet kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a large 2 car garage, are just a few details of this property.

No HOA! Excellent condition - new windows, new white stucco and so much more! $1,125,000

SEA ISLAND, GA

BRUNSWICK, GA

137 Highland Park Drive 3BR | 2BA | Brick Ranch Micki Carter 912.617.3807 $249,000

318 Fifty Fifth Street (Cottage 522) 9BR | 9BA | 2HB | 17,151 sq ft on Marsh Adair Allen & Catherine McCrary 912.638.0406 $5,900,000

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA

466 Forest Road .49 Acres on Ocean Forest Golf Course Nadia Johnson 912.771.9500 $999,000

1440 Ocean Blvd, #109, Beach Club 2BR | 2BA | OceanFront Amanda Duffey 912.222.3557 $699.000

103 Chambless Lane, Harrison Pte 3BR | 2.5BA | Huge Lot Chandra Kendall 912.258.4233 $525,000

SEA ISLAND, GA

1000 Sea Island Rd, #64 2BR | 1.5BA | Furnished Maria Jennings 912.222.0185 $276,500

DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty DeLoachSIR.com | 912-638-0406 | 2901 Frederica Road | St. Simons Island, GA ©2021 DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty. All rights reserved.

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SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA

907 Beachview Drive | Ann Harrell 912.222.4002 | 3BR | 4BA Best views on St. Simons are realized from this gorgeous Mediterranean 3BR/4BA townhome with barrel tile clay roof. Extremely well built, the property offers spacious rooms with high ceilings, deep moldings and quality interior finishes.The L-shaped GR with living/dining and kitchen flows out to covered loggias, with fantastic views and breezes. Fireplaces with gas logs are in living room and in cozy sitting area near the well-equipped kitchen. A large den/media room flows to a screened porch and the adjacent swimming pool.

MBR has a huge sitting area with fireplace and iconic views. $2,250,000

400 Hawkins Island Drive | Micki Carter 912.617.3807 | 6BR | 5.5BA Sunrise on the Marsh! This home was built by Kyle Allen and is situated on a .96 acre Eastern facing lot with unobstructed marsh views. Every detail was well thought out with simple sophistication in mind. The cleverly designed open concept floor plan, soaring ceiling height, and walls filled with windows takes full advantage of the expansive marsh views. The living spaces flow seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen, spacious screened porch and covered lanai all overlooking the pool and marsh. The master bedroom suite is located on the main level and has an adjoining office as well as a fabulous bath. $3,950,000

REDUCED

UNDER CONTRACT

WAYNESVILLE, GA

DARIEN, GA

BRUNSWICK, GA

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA

426 Deerwood Road 3BR | 3BA | 132 Acre Estate Larry Delaney 912.230.0406 $995,000

116 Hampton Point Drive 3BR | 3BA | Marshfront Susan Imhoff 912.222.5686 $745,000

Lot 51 West Mission Lane 4.66 Acres in Tolomato Island Terri Simpson 912.580.8754 $90,000

119 Jones Creek Drive 2+ Acre Marshfront lot Scott Cochran 912.996.3611 $244,900

709 Page Court 3BR | 2.5BA | Rare find Chandra Kendall 912.258.4233 $875,000

308 Hawkins Island Drive 6BR | 6BA | 3HB | Marshfront Susan Imhoff 912.222.5686 $4,295,000

DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty DeLoachSIR.com | 912-638-0406 | 2901 Frederica Road | St. Simons Island, GA ©2021 DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty. All rights reserved.

Ann Conner Harrell associate Broker

912.222.4002 ann.Harrell@sothebysRealty.com

"Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly." - Van Morrison

no. 324, 20 Waterfront drive, st. simons. 4BR / 4Ba st. simons sound/atlantic Views $1,485,000

907 Beachview drive, st. simons. oceanview, 3-4BR / 4Ba $2,250,000

Recently closed oR undeR contRact 2320 Sea Island Drive, Cottage 40 4326 Tenth Street, East Beach 505 Cumberland Harbour Blvd, St. Mary's 315 Commons Road, The Commons

234 Island Drive, Island South Condos 2128 Ocean Road, East Beach 1019 Sinclair Pointe, St. Simons Island

If you are ready to sell your home, give me a call!

DeLoachSIR.com | 912-638-0406 | 2901 Frederica Road | St. Simons Island, GA ©2021 DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty. All rights reserved.

7.7 Acre residentiAl development

$1,450,000

the settlement at cathead landing is a gated community with deepwater docks located only minutes from downtown Darien and only 12 miles from Brunswick and the Golden Isles. The neighborhood features a community club house with fitness center and creekside pavilion. The clubhouse boasts a fireplace, spacious living/dining area with swimming pool. These ready-to build lots are available complete with roads, water, electric and sewer in place. Cathead marina offers excellent boating and fishing. The deep-water dock is 27 feet deep at low tide. The creekside pavilion offers a place for relaxation with a fire pit/cooking area as well as ample space for outdoor dining while enjoying the water-front view. Call Susan Imhoff for more information.

susan imhoff 912-222-5686 or 912-638-0406 Susan.Imhoff@SIR.com | deloachsir.com

©2020 DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty. All rights reserved.

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World War II Posters: Artists Rally Support for the War Effort

D

uring World War II, many American artists contributed to the war effort by creating artwork for posters that would help galvanize public support for Federal programs, such as rationing and civilian defense. Two prominent illustrators, Frances O’Brien and Ernest Hamlin Baker, collaborated on a series of woodcut posters for the Putnam County Defense Council in New York.

They signed the posters with a pseudonym combining letters of their first names, “Francerne.” O’Brien was known for her portraits of notable people, often used for the covers of The Saturday Review of Literature magazine. Baker, who had illustrated World War I posters, was working exclusively for Time magazine by 1939. He eventually illustrated more than 350 Time covers.

The civilian defense theme of the “Francerne” poster shown here would have resonated with the residents of Coastal Georgia. Even before the attack on Pearl Harbor, there was growing concern that the Axis powers had developed long-range bombers that could cross the Atlantic Ocean. A civilian arm of the U.S. Army’s Ground Observer Corps was formed to

provide volunteer airplane spotters, trained to identify and report enemy aircraft. Thousands of observation posts manned by hundreds of thousands of volunteers were established along the East and West Coasts. Glynn County locations included Arco, the Brunswick Country Club, the King and Prince Hotel, and the Sea Island Administration Building.

This poster is one of seven acquired by the Coastal Georgia Historical Society for their World War II collection through a generous donation by the late Dr. Irwin R. Berman. His gift makes it possible to exhibit original posters on a rotating basis at the World War II Home Front Museum.

The “Francerne” poster will be on display until the end of the year.

Coastal Georgia Historical Society presents this article and images from our archives as part of our mission to tell Coastal Georgia’s inspiring stories. The Society operates the iconic St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and the World War II Home Front Museum, housed in the Historic Coast Guard Station at East Beach. To learn more about the Society, its museums, diverse programs, and membership, please visit coastalgeorgiahistory.org.

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You Don’t Give to Us, You Give Through Us THE MISSION OF COASTAL OUTREACH ACADEMIES is to improve the health and well-being of children from underserved communities through a soccer based afterschool youth development program combined with academic support, coordinated with the Glynn County School System, County Recreation Department, the city of Brunswick, community leaders, and certified local coaches. Through a dollarfor-dollar challenge grant, up to a maximum of $30,000, COA can create supportive opportunities for youth aged 4-18 without financial barriers. Please send your tax-deductible check payable to Coastal Outreach Soccer. 1116 Lanier Blvd., Brunswick, GA 31520 or donate online at coastaloutreachsoccer.com

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