About Glynn County, GA

It has been official for almost 2 weeks now. Frankie G's Island Diner is now Island Grill! We have a new chief, Greg Smith. Greg has been a cater on Saint SimonsIsland for over 10 years since having worked of The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta, GA. The new menu features some old favorites like the rock shrimp martini, Greek gyro, and more. New featured items are angel cakes (a crab cake meets a hush puppy), blackened shrimp Greek salad, a cheese cake sundae for dessert and so much more!

Stop in everyday for Happy Hour from 4-6pm at the bar featuring 2 for 1 draft beer, 2 for 1 well drinks, and $5 house wines. We are also going to start a special early bird menu very soon. Island Grill still offers the BEST Sunday Brunch on Saint Simons Island!! Come see us 7 days a week.

We are still located at 44 Midway Square Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 (912-634-9957) behind Oglethorpe Bank. Come see your favorite servers and bartender on Saint Simons Island and enjoy our new menu!

A Majestic Place for sure......Majestic Oaks......new homes in Brunswick, Georgia

Nestled among the stately oaks of the old Scarlett Plantation, just southwest of Brunswick, Georgia, you will find the thriving new community of Majestic Oaks. Pulling from Historic Georgia and Florida architectural themes, Majestic Oaksoffers many different styles and size ranges for the first time home buyer, move-up buyer and empty nester alike. Situated in the heart of Glynn County, Majestic Oaks is convenient to downtown Brunswick and the Golden Isles, including St. Simons and Jekyll Islands as well as Jacksonville, Florida.

This exclusive Kingsouth Construction community that when completed will consist of nearly 400 single family and patio homes, several common areas, pedestrian friendly walk paths and a large multi-use play field with pool complex is located on Highway 82 just west of Interstate 95. Come and visit Kingsouth's award winning furnished model homes and see for yourself why Majestic Oaks is where you will want to call home! For more information or to view the three furnished model homes visit our website at http://www.juliechapman.com, call Chapman Realty at 1-877-221-0088 or visit our on site sales office open Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 4 and other times by appointment.

On Friday, November 6, the President signed into law the extension for the $8000 first time home buyer’s tax credit. There were a couple of important changes to the law that should help out more home buyers and sellers. The extension did two things, it allowed for the extension of the 2009 first time home buyer's tax credit and created another tax credit for existing home owners.

Who qualifies for the first time buyer tax credit?

- $8000 will be the maximum credit for any new home buyer.

- A new home buyer is a purchaser who has not owned a principal residence in the past 3 years. The purchaser’s spouse will also have to meet this qualification.

- The income levels have also been increased. Single buyers must make less than $125,000 annually and married buyers must make less than $225,000 annually to qualify for the total credit. There is also a $20,000 window, for buyers to receive some credit if they make more than the allowed levels. But no credit is given to single buyers who make more than $145,000, and married buyers who make more than $245,000.

- As long as you keep the property for at least 3 years, you will not have to repay this credit. However, if you sell the property the total credit will have to be repaid.

Who qualifies for the current homeowner tax credit?

- You must have owned your current property for at least 5 consecutive years out of the last 8 years to qualify for the credit of $6500.

- The aforementioned income limits also apply. ($125,000 for single, $225,000 for married, $20,000 phase out).

- Must purchase your new home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010. You may also close the property before July 1, 2010 if it is under contract on or before April 30, 2010 deadline.

What properties will qualify?

- These credits are for the purchase of a primary residence. Condos, town homes, single family, new construction and re-sale homes all qualify.

- The property must be purchased for less than $800,000.

This information is for educational purposes only. Please consult a qualified tax professional if you have a specific question or if you would like more information on the first time home buyer tax credit.

Bryan Griffis, Realtor

Chapman Realty, Julie Chapman Broker

123 Benedict Road

Brunswick, GA. 31520

912-280-0088 Office

912-256-3711 Cell

bryan@bryangriffis.com

Bryan Griffis is a Realtor with the prestigious Chapman Realty. Bryan specializes in new construction, relocation, and foreclosure homes in Brunswick, GA. To have Bryan represent you, either as a buyer’s representative or seller’s representative, please feel free to contact him at www.bryangriffis.com

The Gallery at Coastal Pines, Brunswick, Georgia is located on the 5th Fairway of the Coastal Pines Golf course. The Gallery is an enclave of 30 uniquely designed homes crafted by Overholt Homes, LLC (building since 1969). This home is priced at $262,500.

This home, located at 122 Gallery Way, Brunswick Georgia offers standard features include hardiboard siding copper seamed roof on front porches and bay windows, brick accents including brick pavers on porches and in driveways and sidewalks, white picket fences in front yards, fully landscaped lawn with sprinkler system.

Interior appointments include fireplace, hardwood and ceramic tile floor, owner's retreat with jetted tub with ceramic tile surround, ceramic walk-in showers, marble vanities, island kitchen with beautifully crafted custom cabinets, granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, coffered ceiling in formal dining room.

For information on these or other homes in Brunswick, Georgia, call Julie Chapman, Chapman Realty at 1-877-221-0088.

Brunswick High School's Pirates in Brunswick, Georgia are the 2009 2AAAA Region Champions. With a win over Statesboro 26-14, the Pirates will go into Playoffs as the Region Champions.

Congratulations to the players, parents and to the incredible hardworking coaching staff as well as band and cheerleaders who all understand teamwork.

Photos courtesy John Weber's (#73) Brunswick High 2005 football collection

GO PIRATES!!!!!!!!!!!!