Buddy Hughes

St. Simons

I am many things: a journalist, a proud alumnus of the University of Alabama, an A's and Raiders fan and part-time zombie killer to name a few.

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Articles

Joel Willis reflects on 45 years at Epworth by the Sea

2 weeks ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Terry Dickson |Buddy Hughes

By Terry Dickson/The Brunswick News,By BUDDY HUGHES Joel Willis has been working ever since he graduated from Georgia Tech more than 50 years ago. Now that he is retiring from his role as president and CEO of Epworth by the Sea, he's not sure what to expect from his next phase of life. "I tell people I don't know because I've never done it before," Willis said. "I've been working for more than 50 years - ever since I got out of college. So this is all new."
Sunrise Easter service draws large crowd to St. Simons pier

1 month ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Buddy Hughes

By By BUDDY HUGHES It is said that the darkest time of night is right before dawn. There may have been no darker time for humanity than nearly 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem in the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. But when the sun rose on the third day, the Son was no longer in his tomb. Christ had risen, having given his mortal life for our sins.
Large crowd turns out for STEAMFest

2 months ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Buddy Hughes

Saturday isn't usually when the halls of Brunswick High are buzzing with activity, but that was the case this weekend as Glynn County Schools hosted its annual STEAMFest and Literacy Fair for students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. More than 40 booths lined the school's main hall showcasing the various ways STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) can be used throughout a variety of careers.
Ceremony marks grand opening for Golden Isles Veterans Village

Mar 10, 2025 | thebrunswicknews.com | Buddy Hughes

On an overcast Saturday morning, a dream officially became reality as a ceremony was held to officially open the Golden Isles Veterans Village at the corner of G Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The ribbon cutting marked years of work from the village's board of directors and volunteers, to local rotaries and even elected officials. The village has 29 tiny homes, along with a laundry room and a community center.
US faces housing affordability crisis, calls for negotiated end to tariffs on Canadian lumber

Mar 7, 2025 | treefrogcreative.ca | Buddy Hughes |Robert McKellar |Kelly McCloskey |Kevin Mason

WASHINGTON — Implementing policies to alleviate supply-side bottlenecks that are the main drivers of low housing supply and high home prices would help ease the nation’s housing affordability crisis and allow builders to increase the supply of attainable, affordable housing, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress.
Shifting Winds for Regulations

Mar 4, 2025 | proremodeler.com | Buddy Hughes

NAHB has just wrapped up the 2025 International Builders’ Show (IBS), and it was a tremendous success. During the event I was honored to be installed as NAHB’s 2025 chairman of the board. I am humbled by the responsibility, and grateful for the support of so many friends and colleagues. One of NAHB’s most important roles is that of advocate on behalf of our members. We push for common sense regulations that do not needlessly burden home builders and remodelers.
School board to appoint interim member to replace suspended Gibbons

Feb 21, 2025 | thebrunswicknews.com | Buddy Hughes

By By BUDDY HUGHES The Glynn County Board of Education announced Friday it plans to appoint an interim board member to temporarily replace District 5 member Audrey Gibbons, who was suspended from her post earlier this week by Gov. Brian Kemp. Kemp suspended Gibbons on Tuesday by executive order two months after she was indicted by a U.S. District Court in Delaware on charges of wire fraud, money laundering and extortion.
John Willis, winningest football coach in BHS history, dies at 80

Jan 30, 2025 | thebrunswicknews.com | Buddy Hughes

By By BUDDY HUGHES John Willis, the winningest football coach in Brunswick High history who led the Pirates to their only state championship game appearance in 1999, died Saturday at the age of 80. "It's just a big loss for the community," said former News sports editor Murray Poole. "He was a great person as well as an outstanding football coach."
J. Hickman Home Furniture brings familiar service under a new name

Jan 23, 2025 | thebrunswicknews.com | Buddy Hughes

Josh Hickman and his family have been in the furniture business for 65 years, selling furniture for Badcock at their store on Norwich Street. Last fall, out of the blue, Badcock decided to shut down all of its stores. "We were with Badcock for three generations," Hickman said. "When we got news of their closing, it took us all by surprise. We really didn't have any warning or idea what was coming down the road. When we got the call, we were all very shocked."
Community Soccer Fest a big hit at Perry Park

Dec 8, 2024 | thebrunswicknews.com | Buddy Hughes

Perry Park was the place to be Saturday in Brunswick. A large crowd turned out to enjoy a day of fun and soccer at an event put on by Coastal Outreach Soccer. The Community Soccer Fest on Saturday was a part of the nonprofits Opportunity Cup, which included other events throughout the week.