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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Building Inspection Division
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Each one of us relies on the safety of structures that surround us in our everyday living. Building codes provide safeguards and even though no code can eliminate all risks, reducing them to an acceptable level provides for a better living environment. Other advantages would include helping to prevent instant slums, establishing a means of updating property assessments, lower insurance rates, helping in getting state and federal grants and satisfying the requirements of the water conservation act. |
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International Building Code (2006 edition) · International Residential Code (2006 edition) · International Fire Code (2006 edition) · International Fuel Gas Code (2006 edition) · International Mechanical Code (2006 edition) · International Plumbing Code (2006 edition) · International Energy Conservation Code (2006 edition) · National Electrical Code (2005 edition) ( www.dca.state.ga.us FOR GEORGIA AMENDMENTS)
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An inspection is required at various stages of the construction process. The first inspection would probably be a footing inspection before any concrete is poured. If a slab is involved, any plumbing and/or electric installed under that slab would also need inspecting before concrete is poured. The next inspection would be the rough-in inspection, which includes the framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and gas systems before any drywall is installed. This inspection also includes fireplaces. Sometime between this inspection and the final, a Temp to Perm inspection is required to get permanent power on the structure. Lastly comes the final inspection where framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, driveway and culvert pipe, house number, landscaping and soil erosion measures are to be completed. We will issue a Certificate of Occupancy when approvals from all departments have been received.
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Call the Glynn County Building Inspections Department at (912) 554-7456. The information you need when you call in includes the permit number. |
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Call the Construction Industry Licensing Board at (478) 207-1416. |
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Call the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs at (404) 651-8600 or 1-800-869-1123. |
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Contact the Office of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, Manufactured Housing Division at: (404) 656-9498 |
Clerk of State Court
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The State Court Judges of Glynn County determine whether a citation or Warrant requires a Court appearance. Generally, the more serious charges are required to be disposed by a court appearance.
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It takes approximately 5 to 10 working days from the date a citation is issue is received and processed in the Clerk’s office, There will be no bond information available until the citation has been processed. |
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You must pay your bond prior to scheduled court date or appear in court. |
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By paying your bond without a court appearance, you are actually posting a bond on your case that bond will be forfeited on your court case and will serve as a plea of guilty.
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You must come to court if you can not pay or your license will be suspended. You must come to court and the Judge will decide what can be done in your case.
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Clerk’s office is open to accept payment from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. |
Clerk of State Court - Civil Division
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At this time we do not accept Fax filings. |
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Suits with no service: $79.00
Sheriff service fee per Defendant: $25.00
Each additional Defendant after first: $25.00 |
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Glynn County Courthouse, 701 H Street, 1st Floor of New Courthouse, Brunswick, Georgia
We are adjacent to the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office and the Harold Pate Building. We are located directly behind the Historic Courthouse. |
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Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday with the exception of official county holidays. More... |
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Garnishment funds will be disbursed to the Plaintiff’s attorney, or to the Plaintiff if they are not represented by an attorney. Garnishment funds must be held for 15 days. After 15 days and provided that a Disbursement Order is issued to the Court, the Judge will sign the Disbursement Order, then the Clerk will automatically disburse this money and mail to the last known address of the Plaintiff’s attorney/Plaintiff. If you have a case pending with this court it is extremely important to notify the Court in writing of any change of address. |
Clerk of State Court - Criminal Division
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Misdemeanor cases must first be accused by the Solicitor’s Office, then filed in the Criminal Division of the State Court Clerk's Office. After cases are filed, docketed and given computer generated accusation numbers, they are processed, scheduled for court hearings. |
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State Court Courtroom, 1st Floor, Glynn County Courthouse, 701 H Street, Brunswick, Georgia |
Clerk of State Court - Dispossessory Warrants
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There are generally two grounds upon which a dispossessory may be filed:
1) The tenant fails to pay rent that is due.
2) The tenant is holding over beyond the term of the lease. |
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A plaintiff/landlord may go to the Clerk of State Court at the Glynn County Courthouse to file the necessary forms. Forms are available at the Clerk of State Court’s Office. The filing fee is $79.00 plus an additional $25.00 per sheriff service. Once the dispossessory warrant is filed, the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office will attempt one of two types of service:
1) Tack and mail: The Sheriff’s Deputy will simply tack one copy to the door and send the other through the mail. This is the most common type of service.
2) Personal: The named defendant is served in person by the Sheriff’s Deputy. This type of service is usually made only on request of the plaintiff/landlord at the time of filing.
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Once the dispossessory warrant has been served, the defendant has SEVEN days to file an answer with the Clerk's Office challenging the landlord's allegations. When the answer is filed, a court date is assigned and a copy of the trial notice is mailed to the plaintiff and to the defendant. The forms are available for use in our office only. We will send a copy of the form by facsimile, if possible. |
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The writ of possession is an order directing the Sheriff to remove the tenant and the personal property from the premises. A writ can issue if the defendant failed to file an answer or if the judge entered an order granting a writ of possession. |
Clerk of State Court - Garnishment Division
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A garnishment is a proceeding filed against the employer of a debtor/defendant. The employer is required to turn over to the court any money or other property that they may have in their possession belonging to the debtor/defendant. The plaintiff must have a judgment against the defendant before a garnishment can be filed. The judgment must also be a Georgia judgment (either local courts of federal). Other states' judgments will have to be domesticated (made a Georgia judgment). A judgment is valid for seven years. It can be renewed every seven years. |
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Money owed by the garnishee to the defendant at the time of service of the summons of garnishment upon the employer is subject to garnishment. Any future funds owed by the employer to the defendant during the lifetime of the garnishment (179 days) are also subject to garnishment. If a defendant has been drawing a salary from his professional corporation, and stops when the notice of garnishment is received, a judge, in some cases, could possibly consider this fraud and collusion. |
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A garnishment cannot be "stopped" per se. A defendant can file a traverse. A traverse is an action filed by the defendant when he or she has some objection to the garnishment. |
Clerk of State Court - Small Claims Division
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There is no monetary limit for a lawsuit filed in the Clerk of State Court’s office. The filing fee is $79.00 and $25.00 for service on each defendant. |
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We have forms available at our office but due to costs involved, we will not mail forms. The forms are available for use in our office only. We will send a copy of the form by facsimile. |
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Generally, to avoid jurisdictional objections from the defendant, the safest course of action is to sue the defendant in the county in which he or she resides. If you want to sue a business or corporation, generally it is best if you sue in the county where the business is located or in the county where corporation's registered agent is located. The law on which county to sue in is complicated and there are many exceptions. You should consult an attorney if you do not want to sue in the county where a defendant person resides, a defendant corporation has a registered agent or a defendant company (not incorporated) does business. |
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No, an attorney is not necessary in State Court. However, if you choose, you may hire an attorney. |
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Yes, the filing fee is $104.00 for the first defendant, which includes the $25.00 service fee. For each additional defendant, there will be a $25.00 service fee charged. |
Clerk of State Court - Traffic Divsion
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Get a money order or cashier's check ( no personal checks) for the specified bond amount. Copy the citation, keep the original and mail the copy along with the money order or cashier's check to:
Clerk of State Court
701 H Street
Suite 104
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
You can also pay in person using cash, money orders, or cashier's checks. No personal checks are accepted. You can pay in person at the address above. You can also pay online with credit or debit cards by clicking the link below. Pay Traffic Citation Online |
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Call the Department of Driver Services, which is the record keeper for suspended licenses, at 678-413-8400. Ask for the following information:
* The name, location and telephone number of the court that sent in the suspension.
* The citation number and citation date.
* Ask what information you will need from the court which you will need to provide to the Department of Driver Services.
* Call the court for the amount and any other information Department of Driver Services tells you to obtain. |
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Call the Georgia Crime Information Center Helpline, which is the record keeper for criminal histories, at 1-404-244-2639. Ask for the following information:
* The name, location and telephone number of the court that sent in the disposition data.
* The offense date and date of arrest.
* Ask what information you will need from the court which you will need to provide to the Georgia Crime Information Center Helpline.
* Call the court with other questions about dispositions of criminal cases.
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A cash bond may be refunded only after a case is completed and all paperwork is signed by a Judge. A case would be completed once the defendant has either gone before the judge and been sentenced, adjudicated not guilty, or the case has been dismissed. A cash bond will be refunded to the surety and the defendant and mailed to the address of the surety by check. Please notify the Clerk's office in writing if the address for the surety or the defendant changes at any time after arrest and bond.
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It takes our office approximately 10 days to receive the ticket in our office. |
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Call the Department of driver Services for the State in which your license was issued. We do not have telephone numbers for the individual states. You will need the following information when you call. The name, location and telephone number of the court that sent in the suspension. The citation number and citation date. Ask what information you will need from the court.
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The records in Glynn County State Court are open to the public for inspection during normal working hours. The Clerk's office also has a public access computer located in our lobby which may be used during normal business hours. The Clerk's office will try to assist the public, however, we do not do record searches. |
Community Development
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Zoning is the law that determines what can be built on a property. All property is assigned to a zoning district. It also regulates the type of use of the property. These rules are specified in the Zoning Ordinance. |
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The zoning map changes frequently. For the most accurate information call the planning office at 554-7456 and ask a County Planner the zoning. Or you may view the official zoning map (please note that this is a very large file set at a large scale, and you will be required to scroll and zoom to find your information).
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Each zoning district has a list of “permitted uses”. This list is provided in each zoning district located within the Zoning Ordinance. In addition there are “conditional” or “special uses” that require additional approval from a Planning Board.
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Speak with a County Planner about the possible options. Although you have the right to apply the Planning Staff may determine that it’s not in the best interest of the community to rezone a property in all cases. If you wish to move forward with a request, submit a rezoning application. This application will go to public hearing at the appropriate Planning Commission, and then later at the County Commission. The Planning Commission will give a recommendation to the County Commission. The County Commission has the final decision. The total process takes approximately 3 months to complete.
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That depends on your zoning. Residential property has restrictions on the type and number of animals/pets that you can have. On residential property you are allowed a maximum of no more than 3 dogs or 3 cats. But if your property has agricultural zoning the restrictions are far different. It’s best to speak to a county planner and give them your address. They will be able to look-up your property and tell you what the rules are.
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Speak with a County Planner about the possible options. You will be required to hire a survey to draw the changes to the property lines. Then, submit the applicable subdivision application along with the survey that has been drawn. Some applications can be approved by staff; others are required to be approved by the appropriate planning commission.
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The best way to get started is to meet with the Development Review Team. This group (DRT) meets every Wednesday morning to discuss development in the County at 700 Gloucester Street, Suite 200 Brunswick GA, 31520. There is a free walk-in time at 9 am at these meetings for applicants to ask questions of the group.
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You can view site plans on our Development Review Page. Or you can call our office and speak to a planner if you need more details.
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There is no limit if you are related by blood or marriage. However no more than 5 unrelated people can live in the same dwelling.
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Easements are set aside to serve a public purpose. The most common easements are to provide drainage, access, or public utilities. From time to time the County or utility provider will be required to do work within the easement. Therefore, no structures shall be placed in, or on an easement.
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The County does not require a permit for fences. However, make sure you place the fence on your property and that it does not block the view of an intersecting street as described in Section 615 and 616 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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Pools and storage buildings are required to meet set-back rules, just like a house. Your setbacks are determined by the zoning district that you’re located in. |
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Only one dwelling unit is permitted per lot. If you wish to have a mother-in-law suite on your property it is limited to sleeping and living space only. This suite is not allowed to have a kitchen or cooking facilities.
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The requirements for having a business in your home are found in Section 608 of the Zoning Ordinance. If you are able to meet all of these requirements, then contact the County Finance Office for a occupational license to begin the approval process
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An RV is considered a vehicle and not a residence. It cannot be used for a residence and it if is being used as a dwelling it is in violation of the Zoning Ordinance and subject to action by Code Enforcement. RV’s are allowed in designated RV parks.
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: In some residential zoning districts this type of use can be allowed as a “Special Use Permit”. A Special Use Permit requires an application, a public hearing by the Planning Commission, and a public hearing by the Board of Commissioners. There is no guarantee of approval for this application.
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No, the County does not enforce private covenants. The County only enforces laws in the Code of Ordinances. The individual property owners associations are responsible for the enforcement of covenants.
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You can file a complaint on the Code Enforcement Webpage or call Code Enforcement at 554-7111 on weekdays between 8am and 5pm.
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Only the owner of the property or someone authorized to act on their behalf or the County Board of Commissioners can request a zoning change. If the County is requesting a change the owner is required to be notified and will have the opportunity to speak at public hearings to support or speak against the request.
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Section 609.1 of the Zoning Ordinance permits a maximum of 4 automobiles per single-family dwelling, or 2 automobiles per multi-family dwelling, or 1.5 automobiles per group dwelling
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Rules for signs are found in Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance and are divided by zoning district.
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Probably not. Most of the time the street pavement is not the end of the street right-of-way. The only way to show an accurate location of property lines is by looking at a plat or survey of the property.
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Customer Service
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Contact 554-7111, Customer Service |
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700 Gloucester St, across from The Bank Of America Bldg on the corner of Union & Gloucester St. More... |
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554-7111, Glynn County Customer Service |
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554-7111, Customer Service |
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Georgia Forestry Commission, (912)262- 2330 |
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Call Customer Service at 554-7111 |
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Call 554-7111, Customer Service |
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Southland Waste Systems, 267-6400 |
Engineering
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Yes, the Abandonment Application has to include a survey of the area requested to be abandoned. The survey needs to include meets and bounds for the area to be abandoned. The survey has to be signed and sealed by a Professional Land Surveyor registered in the state of Georgia. |
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Contact Community Development Building Inspections at (912) 554-7456 |
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Public Works manages the drainage system maintenance, please contact their office at (912) 554-7700 |
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The deed for your property is filed with the Clerk of the Court. The office is located at 701 H Street or you can call them at (912) 554-7272. |
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Call the County Engineering Office at (912) 554-7490. |
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Mike Franklin, Engineering Services at (912) 554-7245 |
General
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The regular meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse, 701 G Street, 2nd floor Commission Meeting Chambers. |
Human Resources
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The County accepts applications for open positions only. You may complete an interest form on the website. You will be notified by email when a position you select comes open. |
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All applicants are notified by mail of application receipt after the recruitment closes. Normal processing time for letters is 2-3 weeks after the close of the recruitment. |
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All candidates that pass the written examination are forwarded to the hiring department for final consideration. Applicants are contacted at the discretion of the hiring department. |
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To be considered for any County position, you must submit an original County application form. Relevant attachments, such as a resume, cover letter or transcripts/diplomas are acceptable attachments to a County application form. |
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Candidates interested in employment with the City of Brunswick should contact the City Human Resources Department at 912-267-5055. |
Juvenile
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You will need to have the child's name, age or birthday, address, and the name of the person with whom the child lives. Come to the Juvenile Court of Glynn County, 1725 Reynolds Street, Brunswick, GA 31520 and ask to meet with a court officer. |
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Call the Glynn County Department of Family and Children's Service (DFACS) at 912-262-3200 or the Glynn County Police Department at 912-554-3645 or 9-1-1. |
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Unless there is a pending DFACS deprivation case concerning the child, you must file a petition for legitimation in the Superior Court of Glynn County. If there is a pending deprivation proceeding and you wish to file a legitimation petition call the Juvenile Court at 912-554-7039. |
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Call the Juvenile Court of Glynn County at 912-554-7039 to obtain information about your particular situation. |
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Call the Juvenile Court of Glynn County at 912-554-7039 to obtain information about your particular situation. |
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Call the Juvenile Court at 912-554-7039 to obtain information about your particular situation. |
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Contact the Court Officer/Probation Officer assigned to your case. If you missed traffic court you will be sent one more notice to appear. If you fail to appear the second time a notice will be sent to the Department of Driver Services to suspend your license for failure to appear. |
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You cannot pay the fine in advance. The law requires that a juvenile must attend traffic court along with his or her parent or guardian |
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The law requires that a parent or guardian attend court with a juvenile who has received a traffic citation. Failure of a parent to appear may cause the court to issue a show cause order for contempt. |
Parks and Recreation
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The Brunswick office is located at 323 Old Jesup Road, on the corner of Old Jesup and Community Road. The St. Simons office is located at 601 Mallery Street in the Mallery Ball Park. Directions... |
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Rentals are handled at the main office on Community Road. Renters must be at least 21 years old and provide current ID. A rental agreement can be printed from the Community Building web page. This form must be completed and the $50.00 rental fee paid in order to reserve a building. For more information click the following link. More... |
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We now accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover for all payments EXCEPT damage deposits for community buildings. |
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Yes, but your child may be placed on a temporary hold list if all teams are full. More... |
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Baseball, Softball, and T Ball -- February
Football, Soccer, and Cheerleading -- August
Basketball- November
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Probate - Firearm Permits
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You will need to come in with a State and/or a Government issued photo id with date of birth to fill out application, the fees are $70.00 cash, check or charge card payable to Glynn County Probate Court. |
Probate - Guardianship
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We need a current birth certificate of child, both parents will need to sign or a notice must be publised, and the guardian will need to be able to pay $15.00 cash for background check and the fees for the petition. |
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A peition will need to be filed along with the name of a physician to do an evaluation, the guardian(s) will need to pay $15.00 cash for background check and fees for filing petition |
Probate - Marriage Licenses
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You both will need to come in with a State and/or a Government issued photo id with date of birth, Final Divorce Decree and/or Death Certificate if married before, and $62.00. |
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First no one under 16 can get married in the State of GA. You both will need to come in with a State and/or a Government issued photo id with date of birth, Current copy of Birth Certificate, and both parents are required to come in with State and/or a Government issued photo id to sign for parental consent for the minor to get married. |
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No. This law changed as of July 1, 2003 |
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We only accept cash, money order, cashiers check or local check |
Public Works
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The property/business owner is responsible for the purchase and the installation of the driveway. Glynn County will only perform the inspection. |
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You must submit a detailed drawing with both Right of Way and Driveway permit applications and a traffic plan with Right of Way permit application. |
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The County has a fee of $100.00 to offset the expense and must be collected before the permit is received. |
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City Public Works telephone number is 912-267-5570 |
Public Works - Drainage
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You must apply for a Right of Way permit. |
Public Works - Mosquito Control
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We monitor rainfall, tides, temperature, mosquito traps, biting mosquito counts, technicians surveys, and customers calls. |
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Empty all containers, bird baths, pools and tires that hold water and keep gutters cleaned. |
Public Works - Traffic Safety
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Yes, including those on Georgia state highways. |
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Yes, we are the first responders to emergency problems or call outs. |
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No, call Georgia Department of Transportation at 912-264-7247. After normal hours and emergencies, call the Glynn County Police Department at 912-554-7800. |
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Call the Glynn County Public Works Department at 912-554-7700. After normal working hours and emergencies, call the Glynn County Police Department at 912-554-7800 to report an emergency or non-emergency. |
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