CHARTING THE COURSE SINCE
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SPRING 2026 COMMENCEMENT
THE PRESSBOOKS COLLECTION
STUDENT PROFILE: LOGAN ZIMMERMAN ‘26 A NOTE FROM THE LEARYS
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STUDENT PROFILE: LOGAN ZIMMERMAN ‘26
*Editor’s Note: Logan has since graduated and is now an alum
“From Day One, All In”
When Logan Zimmerman arrived at the College of Coastal Georgia, he hit the ground running, wasting no time getting involved on campus. From the start, he immersed himself in campus life and experiential learning opportunities that helped shape his success not only personally, but also for the College community.
Zimmerman was born in Dunedin, Florida. Over the years, his family lived in Wisconsin and Florida before settling in Gwinnett County, Georgia. He first learned about the College while he was a senior at Discovery High School in Lawrenceville. In the school’s college and career computer lab, banners from Georgia’s public institutions lined the walls. Among them, one stood out.
“I was filling out financial paperwork and saw the College of Coastal Georgia with the sails,” he said.
“Being from a coastal region, I looked more into it and discovered its proximity to the beach, how
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close it was to Florida, its affordability and that it wasn’t a big party school.”
Zimmerman described himself as a social butterfly. In high school, he served as president of the Environmental Club during his senior year. When he realized the College did not have an environmental club, he decided to start one.
“I wanted to create something that would get me and my friends out of our dorms and create a positive, hands-on experience on our campus,” he said.
Through his work with the Environmental Club and later the Life Sciences Club the college has received multiple recognitions from Keep Golden Isles Beautiful for its participation in recycling challenges. Zimmerman also has been recognized several times as a Keep Golden Isles Beautiful
volunteer. His involvement didn’t stop there. During his freshman year, Zimmerman served as president of CCGA Bands, a Mariner Village senator for the Student Government Association, an ATTIC tutor and supplemental instructor, and a member of the C.O.A.S.T. Club.
Taking the Lead
Zimmerman continued to lead multiple clubs and organizations throughout his collegiate career. When it seemed like his schedule couldn’t fit anything else, he ran for president of the Student Government Association — and won.
“I’ve gained a lot of experience in how clubs run. Each one is different, from personality types to logistical operations,” Zimmerman said. “I think it set me up well from branching and networking with other clubs to be able to lead the team I had with SGA.”
Zimmerman said he ran for SGA president because he believed the organization needed restructuring. After taking office, he focused on strengthening internal teamwork to better serve the student body. One of his proudest accomplishments was overseeing the effective use of a $6,000 grant secured by the previous SGA administration to expand The Deck, the campus pantry.
“From quick and easy meals to hygiene essentials, our free campus pantry is now able to provide students with their needs,” he said.
One of Zimmerman’s favorite SGA memories is the “Easy as Pie” event. In exchange for donated canned goods for the pantry, members of the campus community could throw a pie at administrators, faculty, staff or SGA members. Read more about Logan here.
“The Pressbooks Collection”
By Mylynda Gill, Special Collections Librarian and College Archivist
Hello everyone! My name is Mylynda Gill, and I serve as the Special Collections Librarian and College Archivist for the Clara Wood Gould Memorial Library on the Brunswick campus of the College of Coastal Georgia. For this month’s issue of “Archivist’s Log: Charting the College's History,” I would like to highlight an important collection we have within the college archives: The Pressbooks Collection.
These volumes are filled with newspaper clippings related to our institution, revealing how the College has been viewed by those beyond our campus borders over the years. There are numerous articles about our sports teams, along with announcements of new presidents, faculty members, and program changes. Advertisements are also scattered throughout the pressbooks, providing details about upcoming sessions so prospective students could learn when and where to apply, and register for classes. Events at the College were also advertised and reported on, which showcased the College’s vibrant and diverse culture.
The collection consists of 17 volumes which span from August 1966 to early September 2001. While most of the newspaper clippings originated from The Brunswick News, others were from publications such as Glynn Reporter, Atlanta Constitution, The Florida Times Union, Savannah Morning, The Waycross Journal Herald, Port City Post, and The Islander. Sadly, it is unclear who compiled these pressbooks, or why the decision was made to stop.
This collection is particularly unique because of the perspective it provides. Most of what is in the college archives provides an internal view of the College while this collection offers an external one. It reveals how the broader community and the media viewed our institution over the 30-plus years these pressbooks were compiled, thereby offering valuable information and a rich record of our institution’s history. I have personally used this collection a few times when answering questions from patrons regarding the history of our institution.
It is my honor to help preserve this and other collections within the college archives to help us all understand and appreciate our institution’s journey.
As always, if you have any questions, would like to make an appointment, or have any donations for the college archives, please feel free to send an email to archives@ccga.edu.
Until next month, Hail the Sail, Mariners!
College of Coastal Georgia alums Alisa and Jimmy Leary got married on April 6, 2026 on Jekyll Island. We received a beautiful and thoughtful note from the Learys addressed to the institution:
DearCCGA,
Todaymarksonemonthmarriedtotheloveofmylife!We’vebeen datingfor8years,soit’sstillapinch-memomentthatwe’vemade it.CCGAplaysanimportantroleinourstory. Wemetduringoursophomoreyearinorganicchemistry.Wemet duringatutoringsessioninthelibrary.Eversincethatdaywe’ve beeninseparable.Wetookclassestogether,attendedevents,ate togetherandstudiedtogether.Webothgraduatedwithbachelor’s degreesin2020.Brunswick,GaandCCGAwillforeverhavea specialplaceinourhearts.
WegotmarriedonJekyllIslandbecausewehadsomanydate nights,studydates,bikingdatesallbecauseofCCGA.Wewere bothfull-timestudents,sowewereabletogetontotheislandfor free.
Sothankyouforliterallyeverything.Wewouldn’thavefound eachotherwithoutcomingandmeetingeachotherinclass.CCGA weresomeofmyfavoritememoriesandImissattendingthe college.Ican’tthankyouenoughfortheroleyouplayedinour lives.
-TheLearys
If you would like to share your life updates, career accomplishments, and major milestones, please contact the Alumni Association at alumni@ccga.edu.
We Are HIRING
Staff Positions:
Temporary Assistant Coordinator of Disability Services
Accountant
Human Resources Manager
Faculty Positions:
Chef Lecturer
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Education
Assistant Professor of Communication
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Alumni,
We are excited to invite you to consider joining our team at your alma mater! As a valued member of our alumni community, you bring a unique perspective and deep understanding of the College’s values and culture. By returning to work here, you have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the place that helped shape your future. Your experience and insights can inspire current students and help drive innovative initiatives. We believe that your passion for our Coastal Georgia, combined with your professional skills, will make a significant impact.
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