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Page 2, July 29, 2019, The Islander AG IE '2 GEC event First Friday Lunch August 2, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sunrise Diner, 5031 New Jesup Highway, Brunswick sponsored by Glynn Environmental Coalition. Georgia WAND is a grassroots organization, led by black women, working to bridge the rural/urban divide, advance self-determination, educate stakehold ers, and develop leaders in front-line communities located downstream and downwind from the nuclear weapons and energy industries. Georgia WAND staff from Waynesboro and Atlanta will share information about how the Savan nah River Site nuclear weapons complex (SRS) is expanding its nuclear weap ons activities; what the relationship is between SRS, the expansion of nuclear power Plant Vogtle, and what’s happening in Camden County; and how Georgia WAND is addressing generations of systemic racism, misogyny, and environ mental injustices related to the nuclear industry by advancing their Nuclear Harm Reduction model. Scott leaves Glynn for Vidalia Brian Scott, Chief of Staff of the Glynn County Police Department has accepted the Police Chief Position for the City of Vidalia, Georgia. Scott began career in public safety at 18 when he went to work at the McIntosh County Sheriffs Office as a dispatcher. He moved on to the Bruns wick Police Department where serving two years as a dispatcher then at age 21 he was hired as a police officer by the Glynn Comity Police Department, and with the exception of a short period in 2017, he has worked for the Glynn County Police Department every since. Scott said, “My family and I are excited about moving to Vidalia and becoming part of a great community.” “The Vidalia Police Department is a dedicated group of men and women, and I look forward to working along side and leading them to serve the citi zens of Vidalia,” he said. Scott is working with Chief John Powell to choose a replacement within the department to work in public infor mation and media relations. “This is a bittersweet time for me, as I have enjoyed serving as Chief of Staff for the Glynn County Police Depart ment under Chief Powell’s leadership,” Scott said. S\NIC*. F 5 V x v ' w ; v • / pji a - V*. * -vJ Over 5% of customers face genuine financial need but you can help! Please visit BGJWSC.org/donations for more information on the Customer Assistance Program