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Georgia Coastal Management Program - Presentation

Tony Giarrusso from the Georgia Institute of Technology will be presenting his research findings for tree canopy coverage in coastal Georgia.  Mr. Giarrusso received a Coastal Incentive Grant in 2022 to perform a tree canopy assessment for six coastal Georgia counties.  Mr. Giarrusso analyzed and measured the changes to tree canopy coverage from 2009 through 2019, and he will be presenting his findings along with providing an overview of web based tools on December 12, 2024.  The presentation will be held in the Bryan County Commissioners' Hearing Room in Pembroke (42 N. Courthouse Street, Pembroke, GA 31321) starting at 5:30 p.m.  The presentation will also be live streamed.  Canopy Coverage flyer

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Business and Alcohol License Renewals

Business License (Occupation Tax) and Alcohol Renewals for 2025 have been sent out via email.   If you operate a business or have a home occupation license in unincorporated Bryan County, you must file your renewal application and pay your occupation tax by December 31, 2024, to avoid penalties.  In order to ensure timely processing, submit your application by December 9, 2024.  All applications are submitted and processed via the County Portal.   Any license not renewed by July 30, 2025, will be considered inactive.  

If you have an alcohol license, you must renew this license by December 31, 2024.   If your license is not renewed by January 31, 2025, you will no longer be authorized to sell alcohol in unincorporated Bryan County.  The Community Development encourages alcohol license holders to submit renewal applications as soon as possible.  All renewals are submitted and processed via the County's Portal.  

If you you have not received an email with your renewal details or have questions, contact the Community Development Department at 912-653-5252 or 912-756-3177.

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Planning and Zoning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Bryan County Planning and Zoning Commission/Board of Adjustment will have two vacancies in the next few months.   Vacancies will occur in January and February 2025.  The Bryan County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications to fill these positions.  If you are interested in serving on this Commission, you may submit an online application via the County website.  The Board of Commissioners will review all applications received until the positions are filled.  While there is no deadline for submittal, staff requests interested individuals submit applications as soon as possible.  The Board of Commissioners should make appointments by the end of 2024.  Time commitment for this Commission is one night a month (Tuesday); plus attendance at special called meetings.  Meetings are held in the Board of Commissioners hearing room and alternate between Pembroke and Richmond Hill locations.  If you have any questions about this Commission or would like to learn about the duties and responsibilities, you may contact Audra Miller, Community Development Director, amiller@bryancountyga.gov or Amanda Clement, Assistant Community Development Director, aclement@bryancountyga.gov.

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General NPDES Permits 

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has resolved the legal challenges to General NPDES Permits Nos. GAR100001, GAR100002, and GAR 100003 authorizing stormwater discharges from construction activities to the waters of the State.  These permits are now in effect until July 31, 2028.  The permits have updated rules/policies for secondary and tertiary permittees.  See EPD's Announcement for more information.

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 Fisherman's Co-Op

Bryan County has begun work on the Fisherman's Co-Op Boat Launch Facility.  Bryan County obtained a $3 million Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Grant in March 2022 to construct a public boat launch facility at the Fisherman's Co-Op location.  When construction is completed, the facility will have boat ramps, a floating dock, fishing pier, kayak launch, restrooms, and pavilion.  Public Works has removed the old crane and storage tank, conducted preliminary site grading and installed the erosion control measures.   Boat ramps are currently being installed.  Bryan County is very excited to provide the additional boat ramps and outdoor recreation opportunities to residents of the County and State.  The facility should be open to the public in the late spring/early summer  2025.

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 Old Cuyler Road

The Bryan County Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution on February 13, 2024, notifying all developers/property owners with planned projects located along or in proximity to Old Cuyler Road of transportation improvement requirements for this road corridor.  If you have a project planned in this area, contact the Engineering Department.

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