what's up, GLYNN- October 2011 Issue (PHOTO CORRECTION)

Photo courtesy of Patrick Anderson

Glynn County Board of Commissioners

August 2011 Issue

County Leads the Charge for Strategic Planning

Earlier this year, the Glynn County Board of Commissioners held an executive retreat to develop goals and strategies for moving Glynn County forward. Many productive concepts came out of these meetings, including a vision statement for the County. As the County aspires to become "the nation's premier, uniquely diverse, most desirable eco friendly coastal community", it also acknowledges that this cannot be done without the help and support of our entire community.

The County Commission also identified eight overall objectives as being critical to planning. Commissioner Clyde Taylor spearheaded the organization of a committee which included commissioners and community leaders who would begin the steps necessary to achieving the overall vision for Glynn County. Recognizing that success is dependent upon everyone working together, these leaders began a series of discussions that create a road map for how the future in Glynn will look and how we will get there. Thus, the Glynn County Strategic Plan was born.

Now in its draft form and a continual work in progress, the Strategic Plan is a document that identifies key focal points for improving, modernizing and streamlining strategies for attracting outsiders to our area and providing a high quality of life for the citizens and business in our county.

The Strategic Planning Committee will continue to meet and edit the plan goals as we receive input from resources in the community. In the near future, the committee will also ask the help of the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government in developing specific tasks for achievement of the strategic plan.

A draft of the Glynn County Strategic Plan and full Vision Statement are available on the County's website.

POSTELL MARKET NOW OPEN!

Glynn County Commissioners conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony with project partners and former Commissioners for the new Postell Market on SSI. The area, located in front of the St. Simons Island Casino, features 76 vendor spaces, water & electrical access throughout the park, new lighting and new paved parking, which created 23 additional parking spaces in the area.

Asst. County Administrator Becky Rowell enjoys the park with pets Winston & Mary

Fast News...

Trick-or-Treating in Glynn County will be observed on Monday, October 31, 2011.

The next Board of Commissioners Work Session will be held on Tuesday, October 18 at 9:30 a.m. at the W. Harold Pate building. The public is invited to attend.

Postell Market renovations have been completed and the park is available for rental. Please contact the Glynn County Recreation Department at 912.554.7780 for more information.

The Board of Commissioners has formed a team for the 12th Annual Brunswick Stewbilee being held in Mary Ross Park on Saturday, October 22 @ 11:00 a.m. Stop by our booth and meet your Commissioners.

Early Voting in Glynn begins Monday, October 17.

Sales Tax Revenue- AUGUST

SPLOST Revenue

August- $1,643,910

FY to date- $2,874,940

FY increase/decrease

compared to previous FY- 12.24%

LOST Revenue

August- $1,068,539

FY to date- $1,868,701

FY increase/decrease

compared to previous FY- 12.20%

**SPLOST= Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax

***LOST= Local Option Sales Tax

*PROPOSED LIST FOR 2011 SPLOST NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE*

Additional Information on SPLOST 4 and 5 Projects

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LYNN is a publication of the Glynn County Public Information Office and is distributed the first week of every month to keep citizens of Glynn County informed and knowledgeable about important news that affects the community. Please submit comments or inquiries to Candice Temple at ctemple@glynncounty-ga.gov.

In This Issue

Glynn County Strategic Plan

Featured Project

Fast News

August SPLOST & LOST receipts

Quick Links

Glynn County Website

Project Updates

More About Us

TWICE IS NICE!

Don't forget, Glynn County property owners are eligible for TWO bulky items or white goods (appliances) pickups each year.

To schedule a pickup date, contact Glynn County Customer Service OR submit a request online.

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