Senate Bill 241, which seeks to regulate organic human reduction facilities for the disposal of the dead, passed the full Senate 51-1 and is now moving through the House of Representatives.

Next year’s budget is $1.5 billion – or 4.4% – larger than this year’s budget was when it was first passed last year.

Shore Protection Committee unanimously approved plans to add amenities to St. Simons' Coast Guard Beach, including a beach volleyball court, removing trees, and filling wetlands, despite public ...