Glynn County
population
1. 22.2% of the households have income less than $12,500 per year. Approximately
44.6% of families have income less than $25,000 per year
economic development
***something to highlight??? EPD is requiring Glynn County to develop a long term water supply
plan. Glynn County has organized a Long-Term Water Supply Study Technical Committee. The
Committee members represent the large groundwater permit holders in the county.
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***something to highlight? Glynn County has established a Conservation
Preservation district in the county's zoning ordinance
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something to highlight??? Glynn County is the only county certified as a
“Tree City USA" in the State of Georgia.
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There are eight species of animals on the Federal endangered species list and four
species on the threatened list which breed in or migrate through Glynn County
Who in study area has CIP programs?
Or is EPD required this plan of all counties?
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past community aversion to certain industries may have given Glynn County a reputation of not being a
friendly community for new business and industry location. The Committee expressed a need to correct this
perception
high priority on retaining existing businesses and industry
Glynn County should seek to develop it's economic development strengths
Glynn County should continue to attract businesses which are related to or complement existing industry and
sectors.
Tourism is the largest economic sector and should continue to be developed
develop the skills of the local workforce
Develop cooperative and supportive relationships between the Glynn County government, business
organizations and existing/new industry
Natural and Historic Resources
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Glynn County government does not currently utilize any surface sources of water
for drinking
The urbanized area of Glynn County is depicted on the Groundwater Pollution
Susceptibility Map of Georgia as an area of high susceptibility
Approximately 58% of the land area in Glynn County is designated as wetlands
The Altamaha River is the only protected river in Glynn County
Glynn County is vulnerable to flooding resulting from storms originating at
sea and inland
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Protecting the scenic resources of Glynn County have become a greater community issue
in recent years (establishment of a Scenic Corridor Program)
Glynn County needs to establish a comprehensive historic preservation program, possibly
also involving the City of Brunswick
Acquire, preserve and encourage areas for natural open space
Community Facilities
1. something specific to brunswick-The City of Brunswick has experienced
saltwater intrusion above acceptable limits in several wells
2. need to locate additional water sources
There are many areas of the county which have septic tank problems related to soil
conditions and size of lots.
MAINLAND AREAS EXPERIENCING SEPTIC TANK PROBLEMS
Avoca Villa
Ellis Point (highway 303 )
Belle Point
Glenwood Estates (Highway 341 )
Brunswick Villa
Carver Heights
Ridgewood Plantation
River Ridge
3. rehabilitation of sewers
4. Areas experiencing septic tank problems which can be connected to public
sewer service will be programmed in the Capital Improvements Program. Many
of the remaining areas experiencing septic tank problems cannot be corrected
due to soil conditions and size of existing lots.
5. sewer lift stations in need of repair/upgrades
7.Most of the soils in Glynn County are poorly suited for landfill development. These
areas are not necessarily precluded in the development of a landfill, but are considered
poorly suited and may require additional engineering controls to adequately protect the
environment.
8. The current average daily inmate attendance is 245 persons. This is a 36% increase
during the past four years
9. Approximately 67 percent of the soils in the county have poor drainage characteristics
10. Drainage facilities in some areas have been constructed in a piecemeal fashion over
time with little or no regard for effects on downstream drainage ways or on water quality
impacts. Consequently, there are a number of areas in the county, particularly in older
areas, which experience property flooding from relatively moderate storm events. The
potential for pollution of surface waters from runoff has also become a cause of
increasing concern.
Housing
1. There are areas of the county where poor housing conditions are concentrated. These
areas are typically where water and sewer service has not been provided or in proximity
to older commercial or industrial areas.
3. income and housing costs vary greatly among areas of the county.
Land Use Element
1. Many of the blighted areas in the county are located near existing or former
industrial property
2. seek to improve the appearance of The US 341/Golden Isles Parkway corridor
3. St. Simons Island has conflicts with regard to the scale and mix of new land uses.
4. Problems with the mixture of uses on the mainland are related to past land use
planning decisions
5. Run-off is a concern in areas such as St. Simons Island and Colonels Island
(Georgia Ports Authority) where potential development creates large amounts of
impervious surfaces.
6. All of St. Simons Island and areas of the mainland on the urban fringe are the
greatest concern for growth threatening to surpass the availability of community
services and infrastructure.