Atlantic Beach, NC

10/13/2026

Great shot this morning by Ryan with our Public Services Dept of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida!!! 🚀

10/09/2026

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Email from Town of Atlantic Beach OCTOBER 9, 2026 The Ocean Breeze A SUCCESSFUL SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON IN AB The 2026 sea turtle nesting season was a memorable one for Atlantic Beach, with 23 sea t

10/07/2026

Hi All,
Just a reminder that the 10th Annual Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament starts on Saturday. We do have two new TWT's this year that are optional, Single Engine Boat ($250) and a MacDaddy TWT ($500), both of which will be Winner Take All!!!

The Captain's Party will be Friday night at the Crystal Coast Civic Center starting at 6pm. Food will be served from 6-7. We will have an open bar for b**r and w**e and liquor drinks for $5. A silent auction, swag for sale and entertainment by Trainwreck will round out the night. If you have already registered, or even if you would like to register that night, doors will open at 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
Tight Lines Ladies and Gentlemen

Registration at https://www.cognitoforms.com/AtlanticBeachKingMackerelFishingTournament/_2026AtlanticBeachKingMackerelFishingTournamentRegistration

10/03/2026

JOIN THE ATLANTIC BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT

More Than a Job. A Career. A Team. A Lifestyle.

🚓 NOW HIRING FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICERS

Protect one of North Carolina’s premier coastal communities while building a career with a department that invests in you.

WHY ATLANTIC BEACH?
* Competitive Pay: $54,000–$60,000+ starting salary based on experience and certifications
* 12-hour shifts
* Every other weekend off
* Medical, dental & vision insurance
* 401(k) and NC retirement plan
* Paid vacation, sick leave & holidays
* Take-home patrol vehicle within a 44-mile radius
* Training & career advancement opportunities
* Uniforms & equipment provided
* Tuition reimbursement
* Professional, supportive team environment
* Work in a beautiful coastal community

WE INVEST IN OUR OFFICERS

We believe in:
* Developing leaders
* Modern equipment & technology
* Professional growth
* Teamwork and accountability
* Promoting from within

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Current NC BLET certification or eligible for NC certification through lateral transfer
* Valid NC driver’s license
* Background investigation, drug screening, and required pre-employment testing
* Associate’s degree or higher preferred, but not required

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? APPLY ONLINE TODAY!
https://atlanticbeach-nc.com/departments/administrative-services/job-postings/

09/29/2026

Registration is OPEN! 🎣

🎣 **FISHERMEN — IT’S TIME TO GET REGISTERED!** 🎣

Registration is OPEN for the **10th Annual Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Fishing Tournament!** 👑🐟

Three weeks to fish. Big money on the line. And best of all — we’re fishing for a cause that matters!

📅 **Fishing Dates:** October 10–31, 2026
💰 **Entry Fee:** $300
🏆 **1st Place:** $15,000
🎉 **Captain’s Party:** Friday, October 9 | 6–10 PM
📍 Crystal Coast Civic Center
⚖️ **Weigh-In:** Chasin’ Tails Outdoors

🔥 **Optional TWTs:**
• $100 TWT
• MacDaddy – $500
• Single Engine – $250
• Two Fish Aggregate – $200
• High Roller – $300
• Largest Wahoo – $500

Your participation helps us continue supporting the **Atlantic Beach Fire Department** and providing lifesaving equipment for our community.

For 10 years, our fishermen, sponsors and supporters have helped make an incredible impact — and we’re ready to make our **10th Annual Tournament** one to remember!

🚤 Get the boat ready.
👥 Get your crew together.
🎣 Get REGISTERED!

👉 **Register today at abkingmack.com or at Chasin Tails Outdoors Bait & Tackle
Get your name on the board!!!!
❤ "We Fish For Life" ❤

09/29/2026

UPDATE: 🚔🚨🚔
The power of social media + our awesome police officers = CASE CLOSED

Thanks to the community’s help and the hard work of our Atlantic Beach Police Department officers, the suspect has been located and the moped has been returned to its owner!

Thank you to everyone who shared the post, kept an eye out, and helped get the word out. This is what community looks like! 💙👏

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🚨 HELP US IDENTIFY

The Atlantic Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured below, who is believed to be involved in the larceny of a moped from the area of Tacklebox Tavern on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m.

If you recognize this individual or have any information that may assist with this investigation, please contact the Atlantic Beach Police Department at 252-726-2523.

09/28/2026

📸: Image from Sunday, 9/27/2026. High tide flooding is expected over the next several days during the peak high tide hours.
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We have had several questions regarding the flooding around the main intersection of the Causeway and Fort Macon Road during these unusually high tides, especially with no rain. Here is what is happening:

The NCDOT storm drain lines along the AB Causeway and Fort Macon Road drain toward the sound. The outlets are positioned above the normal high-tide level, allowing rainwater to naturally flow out of the pipes by gravity. This helps move rainwater off the roadways.

However, during an above-normal high tide—or when a high tide occurs along with rain—the soundside canals can rise above the storm drain outlets. Once those outlets are covered, rainwater can no longer drain out through the system.

When the tide rises high enough, saltwater can actually be pushed back up through the same storm drain lines and out through the storm grates onto the roadways. As the tide falls below the level of the storm drain outlets, the soundside canal water in the roadways will drain back through the system.

There is another factor as well. During these exceptionally high tides, water can rise above docks and bulkheads and over the edges of some soundside properties. That water can move up side streets and across yards toward the center of town, adding even more water to the Causeway and the main intersection at Fort Macon Road.

So, what you are seeing is a combination of extremely high tidal water, stormwater drainage that relies on gravity, and additional sound water moving inland during the highest tides.
Once the tide begins to fall, the drainage system can resume its normal function and the roadway water will recede.

⚠️ 🚘 Please use caution if you must drive through standing water. If your vehicle goes through saltwater, be sure to rinse it thoroughly—especially the undercarriage—to help remove salt and reduce corrosion. 🚘 ⚠️

09/25/2026

SPONSORS UPDATE: Thank you to our newest sponsors!!!
GOLD: China King
SILVER: Cheryl Mitchell

👻HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK - SEEKING SPONSORS 🎃

Costumes, candy, and fun… oh my! We’re inviting local businesses and community partners to help make our 2nd Annual Halloween in the Park celebration a spooktacular success!

This old-fashioned, FREE family event gives our youngest trick-or-treaters a chance to dress in their spookiest and silliest costumes and enjoy classic games like ring toss, ball toss, fishing, bowling, putt-putt, and more.

👹Sponsorship Levels:
🥇 Gold: $250+
🥈 Silver: $101-249
🥉 Bronze: $100 or less

Your support helps us provide a fun, safe, and memorable Halloween experience for local families.

Become a sponsor today:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfAtlanticBeach/HalloweenInTheParkDonation

🍭🍬Help us make this a magical night for our community’s youngest trick-or-treaters!🍬🍭

09/25/2026

‼️Read this week's Ocean Breeze newsletter for details on our upcoming Halloween in the Park event, the Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Fishing Tournament, paid parking, beach driving, mini golf and splashpad updates, and more! ‼️

Email from Town of Atlantic Beach SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 The Ocean Breeze 10TH ANNUAL ABKMFT IS ALMOST HERE! The Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Fishing Tournament is a beloved tradition that brings together