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by Guerry Norwood

Karen Handel the former Georgia Secretary of State, who is in a runoff election on August 10th for the Republican Governors’ race with Nathan Deal, held a meet and greet at Spanky’s Marshside Grill on Friday here on the Georgia Coast in Brunswick.  There was a very large turnout of Glynn County citizens and politicians. Karen is the first woman to emerge from a gubernatorial primary in Georgia history. The winner of the Republican Governors’ runoff election will run against Roy Barnes in the November election.

Date: August 12 – 14, 2010
Location: King & Prince Resort

The August Conference is certain to inspire writers who enjoy high adventure and variety.  They are proud to present the very best talent to discuss their writing secrets: highlighting biography, business writing, ghost stories, chick lit and hot romance including great historical fiction.  Steve Berry will entertain with his research adventures that go into creating incredible, circuitous and obscure ancient symbolism and history that take his readers on thriller rides of the highest order. – You won’t want to miss this one!

Author – Steve Berry, The Venetian Betrayal, The Romanov Prophecy, The Paris Vendetta, The Charlemagne Pursuit, The Third Secret, The Templar Legacy, The Alexandria Link, The Amber Room, among others.

Author – Haywood Smith, “My Life: A True Southern Adventure Story.”  The Red Hat Club, Wedding Belles, Queen Bee of Mimosa Branch, Border Lord, Highland Princess, Secret in Satin, among others.

Author/Professor – Jonathan Rabb, “Place as Character in Historical Fiction.” Rosa and Shadow and Light.  He teaches Creative Writing at both NYU and SCAD.

Author – Vincent Coppolla, The Siciliian Judge: Anthony Alaimo, An American Hero, Quest, Uneasy Warriors: Coming Back Home, The Perilous Journey of the Green Berets.

Author – Anna DeStefano, “The Character Driven Story.” – Dark Legacy, Winter Heat, The Perfect Daughter series.  An award winning novelist for Harlequin and Silhouette.

Author, Tom Dennard,  “Putting Your Passion into Print” – Born a Ramblin’ Man, Discovering Life’s Trails, Buzzard’s Roost, plus adventure editor for Splash Magazine.

Author – Karen McElmurray  “From Memory to Memoir: Telling Stories From the Heart.”- The Motel of the Stars, Surrendered Child: A Birth Mother’s Journey.

Author – J.M. Lacey, “Writing For Businesses.” – A professional freelance writer with fourteen years of corporate experience.  She also writes women’s literature and novels.

Author – Ron Miller, “Mining Your Life for Writing Material.”- Horse Bones: Twelve Tales of Secrets and Legends.

Author – David Rocklin,  “Visibility at All Cost.” – The Luminist

For more information, please call 800-996-2904 or visit scribblersretreatwritersconference.com.

We are pleased to announce that Hodnett Cooper was selected by Elegant Island Magazine’s readers as the Best Real Estate company in 2010. Additionally, Nancy and Guerry Norwood (two of our own) were selected as the Best Real Estate Agents.

Each year, Elegant Island Living readers are polled in dozens of categories. This year’s winners competed in over 150 categories for the top prize as the best of 2010.  Thank you to everyone who joined in selecting us!! We are honored!

Yesterday, 72 Louisiana Brown Pelicans were safely released from a dock in Brunswick, Georgia. The birds were rescued from the Gulf following the oil spill and flown to Brunswick via the Coast Guard. Over the past few weeks, the birds were cleaned of oil and cared for by local U.S. Fish and Wildlife personnel. Local resident, Roger Peterson, was on-hand to photograph this extraordinary event.

Local restaurant, Black Water Grill on St. Simons Island, was featured on last night’s Food Network episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives. Several local residents were featured, including Ray and Jenny Middleton. Tucked away in Redfern Village – also known as the “local’s village” – Blackwater Grill first opened its doors in December 2000. They are famous for low country, cajun and southern coastal cuisine. Featured items on last night’s show included Boudin Fritters (a twist on a Delta favorite, Blackwater’s Boudin sausage, lightly breaded and deep fried, served with a homemade spicy garlic mayonnaise) and Grouper Daufuskie (Filet of grouper, served over caramelized onions and mushrooms, topped with special Daufuskie sauce).

This Old House named Old Town Historic District, Brunswick, Georgia the “Best Old House Neighborhood” for 2010.

Excerpts from article, by Keith Pandolfi and Danielle Blundell:

721 Union Street

Located on a peninsula surrounded by tributaries to the Atlantic, the unspoiled coastal community of Brunswick offers laid-back neighborhoods shaded by oaks. At its center is a quaint, turn-of-the-century Main Street with dozens of welcoming restaurants, cafes, and shops. The city is modeled after James Oglethorpe’s “Savannah Plan,” with homes built around parklike squares.

The Houses
Brunswick sports a number of Queen Annes, Gothic Revivals, and Second Empires. Homes start at $75,000 for a small fixer-upper and $190,000 for a larger, restored home.

706 Dartmouth

Why Buy Now?
With an expanded marina, new businesses on Main Street, and a progressive, preservation-minded mayor, Brunswick is poised to become a vacation and full-time hot spot. Though overdevelopment has hindered the charms of nearby barrier islands, Brunswick remains largely preserved and refreshingly authentic. “It’s still pristine,” says transplant Julie Martin. “It still feels like a small town, not a tourist trap.”

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Last night, in celebration of Memorial Day, the Rotary Club presented the annual Taps at Twilight ceremony. Sam Nunn, former US Senator, was the keynote speaker. The ceremony was lovely, as always, with music from the Golden Isles Community Concert Band and the posting of the colors by the US Marine Corps. Photos below from Roger Peterson, local resident.