The Darien Downtown Development Authority is a decision making and project driven entity that plans and manages the Darien downtown district.
The DDDA Board meets at 5:30pm on the 1st Tuesday of every month at City Hall.
Operating as usual
Liberty County Extension is proud to present the 2022 Master Naturalist Program. Registration is open now and will close on September 7, 2022. Space is limited so please, register now! For registration information, please contact our office at [email protected].
Photos from The Coastal Market's post
Mark your calendars for the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of the new Darien-McIntosh County Visitor Center, July 21, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30. We hope to see you there!
Photos from Darien GA Lions Club's post
Ciao Y'all! Your favorite Coffee Shop and Gourmet Wine Shop are among the local businesses featured in an article about Darien in this latest publication of Golden Isles Magazine.
https://www.goldenislesmagazine.com/
Waterfront Wine & Gourmet Golden Isles Magazine
Book your Wine Tour now!
Go to GeorgiaTidewaterOutfitters.com
Thank you The Darien Social for donating these fun light wands for the first 100 kids at Red, White, and Brews Darien Waterfront Celebration
Volunteers are needed for this coming Saturday's Red, White, and Brews celebration! Email [email protected]
Starting next week! Kids classes every day 1-3 pm. Fun art projects. Next weeks theme “Ocean Week”! $25 a class. All supplies included. https://darienstudio.com/book-a-class/ola/services/kid-s-ocean-week
Photos from Zio Carlo's post
DANGEROUS HEAT
With heat index values likely to exceed 105° today, it's no surprise that we have a Heat Advisory going into effect at 11 am. Limit your time outside and at a minimum, take frequent breaks and stay hydrated!
We are excited to announce that in lieu of Fireworks, we will have a laser light show at our event this year! This new exciting option for entertainment doesn't disrupt the rest of our local wildlife, beloved pets, and honored veterans.
We are excited to announce that in lieu of Fireworks, we will have a laser light show at our event this year! This new exciting option for entertainment doesn't disrupt the rest of our local wildlife, beloved pets, and honored veterans.
Join us for a very special free, online event on Saturday, June 11, at 6 PM EDT! McIntosh County, Georgia, has a rich and complex history, and researching the history of its families can be fascinating, frustrating, and very rewarding, all at the same time. This event will focus upon researching the roots and branches of African American family lines found among Coastal Georgians with ties to Butler Island Plantation. Butler Island Plantation was home to those enslaved and in some cases SOLD AWAY in 1859 at the LARGEST SLAVE SALE documented in U.S. history. This historic event is often referenced as, "The Weeping Times."
Many African Americans are unaware of deep personal ties to this historic sale of enslaved people and the plantation which held their ancestors in bo***ge. Learn more about this history and the people enslaved at this historic landmark. This is your opportunity to engage with researchers who have deep personal ties or have spent years digging into the region's records. There will be presentations followed by a Q&A session to ask your most pressing questions regarding your specific lines and research.
Follow the Friends of Preserve Butler Island page (https://www.facebook.com/ButlerIslandCoalition) to watch via Facebook Live or visit the website to register to attend via Zoom: https://preservebutlerisland.org/.
The Blue-N-Hall public courtesy dock on the North River in McIntosh County near Darien will undergo repairs Tuesday, June 7, 2022, until approximately Saturday, June 11, 2022, and temporary closures to the adjacent boat ramp may be necessary during the repair period.
The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is replacing the fixed and floating docks and associated pilings. The docks were damaged during Hurricane Irma in 2017.
For more information about the repairs, please visit the case-sensitive link https://bit.ly/3NVZ783.
For a list of other accessible boat ramps, please visit CoastalGaDNR.org/AllBoatRamps.
McIntosh Chamber's June Newsletter
https://business.darienmcintoshchamber.com/ap/EmailViewer/pRVJZowp
Happy June Everyone! I'm very excited to send you my first newsletter as President of the Darien-McIntosh Chamber and Visitor Center. As a resident of McIntosh County it is an honor to be selected for this position. I have a passion for this county and I plan to continue to support our local busin...
Who is going to be in this weekend? There are many wonderful , and check out the . We are open this weekend.
Shout out to Jarriel Lawn Care for cleaning up and mulching the medians on Broad Street downtown. Our little town is looking good!
The Canopy Restaurant is pleased to invite you to our Grand Opening Celebration! On Thursday, May 19th - from 5pm to 7pm - we will be hosting a social hour with hors d'oeuvres and drinks for one night only.
Join us for this special opportunity to meet and greet with our Chef, Owner, and General Manager over drinks and light snacks.
Entry to the event and food are on us, we've got you covered!
A bridge too far
Like it or loathe it, commerce and the movement of goods have been at the center of Georgia since the 1733 founding of the colony in Savannah.
Are you looking to start a rewarding career with Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites? Look no further!
Fort King George is seeking a part-time clerk to work 24-29 hours per week. The selected candidate will be responsible for light retail duties and guest services including -but not limited to- providing visitors with information on the historic site and area, conducting transactions, and answering phone calls. Retail experience is preferred. $10 per hour.
Applications may be picked up at the visitor center Tuesday-Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or can be located at gadnr.org/careers.
We are excited for the upcoming tours with Griffin Gullah Geechee Lotson and Queen Mother Eunice Moore.
Sign Up Here:
https://forms.gle/F9ZCzxhpMdFuAoQz5
Coastal Pines Technical College is doing a community needs assessment to evaluate programs they are offering as well as make plans for additional programs to fit the needs of the business community in the area they serve. We know the labor market is an issue, but to address those issues, they need input from our local Darien businesses.
Please use the link below to complete a SHORT survey to help them identify the gaps in programming. Please forward this survey to additional businesses you believe should contribute.
Here's the link to the online Survey:
https://darienmcintoshcountychamber.growthzoneapp.com/ap/r/9ae041d728534fe98e36402bb4cb8772
The Chamber indicates that the collection of this data will be used to implement programming in our area. We need it to fit the needs of the business community. Please take just a few moments now to complete the survey.
Thank you for your help!
Find us at the Darien Downtown Development Authority Dock behind Skippers Fish Camp. You still have time to book a Wine Tour for Saturday or Sunday. GeorgiaTidewaterOutfitters.com
business.darienmcintoshchamber.com
Happy Friday! I love the month of May - The excitement of summer being just around the corner. Even though most of us don't have that rush of school letting out for the anymore - that anticipation still builds within me.
Jarriel Lawns cleaned up the walkway down to the docks....looks so much better!
The view is back! A big shout out to Jarriel Lawns and Skippers management for trimming back the bushes and opening up the view at the Oyster Bar. Jarriel wasted no time in giving us back our view after clearance from DNR and approval from the Skippers management team. Think I'll head over for some of their delicious spicey peel and eat shrimp this afternoon and enjoy the view!
Many, very cool things happening inside! While digging pits that will eventually be the concrete footers for the steel supports, they found these fascinating layers that show so much history, most notably when the Strain burned. Thank goodness those thick tabby walls saved the building from complete ruin. We have hired a company to photograph and document all the historic and archeological aspects of the project.
Landmark Preservation
Ethos Preservation
Lominack Kolman Smith Architects
Wine Tours are Back! We are thrilled to have the Delta Belle docked right here in Downtown Darien. The Waterfront Wine and Gourmet along with Horse Creek Winery, have partnered The Delta Belle's Captains Paul & Kim Medders. Paul & Kim are a fun & energetic couple, with a wealth of knowledge about the History of Darien, and the Altamaha Delta. You are certain to have a wonderful time with these two at the helm. Visit their website at www.georgiatidewateroutfitters.com for more information, and to book a cruise. Hop aboard a Public Wine Cruise. Or, let them tailor your experience to your needs. Please help us welcome the Medders to Darien!
Vote for Darien's own Waterfront Wine and Gourmet in the Georgia Business Journal "Best of Georgia" Competition!
Darien's Wine Shop has been nominated for ! Help this small business get chosen by voting at:
BESTofGEORGIA.com/vote/food-drink
After clicking the link, scroll down to "Liquor and Wine Stores," and click "view all nominees." Then, scroll down to the bottom! Waterfront Wine and Gourmet is the last name on the list! You can vote once every 24 hours until the end of October. If you love the Wine Shop, please vote!
Vote for your favorites in Georgia Business Journal's annual Best of Georgia awards!
NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK - May 1st through May 7th
Recognizing their outstanding service, innovation, and development, Small Business Week celebrates small business owners around the country. Small businesses account for half of America’s workforce, and more new jobs come from small businesses than any other source. They are vital to keeping America running.
And shopping small isn’t a once-a-year event; It’s a year-round necessity. When our small businesses thrive, our communities thrive. Small business include the traditional brick-and-mortar customer and the online shopper.
The week puts small businesses in the spotlight and encourages everyone to shop local and small. It’s a great way to get to know your neighborhood and how it’s growing and evolving. That’s one of the benefits is shopping small too! You know your dollars will stay local. Small businesses are constantly reinvesting in their communities. They donate to school programs and local organizations. That keeps your money local and makes every dollar you spend in a small business more valuable.
Hello friends,
We have some exciting news!!
We are planning a soft opening Thursday April 28, 2022.
Here is the price list a lot of you have been asking for unfortunately the only set back is our spray booth still has not made it. We look forward to seeing everyone next Thursday. Also, we would like to thank McIntosh and everyone for the support, dedication, and your patience.
Just a reminder that our Business After Hours at Keys North is tomorrow afternoon! Our quarterly Business After Hours provides everyone with an opportunity to mingle with other businesses and organizations. The Chamber will give a short presentation on what is in store for the next quarter, and the host will have an opportunity to share as well. Drop your business card into our raffle bowl for the chance to win prizes!
Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Non-Members $3.
Please register at darienmcintoshcountychamber.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/4rJMDBbL?sourceTypeId=Website&mode=Attendee
Our website is now live! Head over to www.thecanopyrestaurant.com to check out our menu and learn more about us! 🖥
Good afternoon. Alberta Mabry attended the City Council meeting last night and shared some very helpful information about Senior Services offered here in McIntosh County.
1. Heat, Energy and Water Assistance for residents who are 60 years of age or older - CALL 1-866-423-8081 to apply.
2. Disability Equipment Assistance - Ms. Mabry explained that ramps are available even if you are not wheelchair bound - CALL 912-514-1620 for more information.
3. Transportation for residents who are 17 years of age or older -Contact the Coastal Regional Commission for more information.
4. Georgia Legal Services to help prepare a Last Will and Testament; a Living Will or a Power of Attorney. - CALL 912-264-7301 for more information.
Please share with your friends and family. Ms. Mabry explained that if we do not use these services, we will lose them.
Restoration underway of Adam Strain Building in Darien
A historic building in Darien has been given a new lease on life. Contractors are hard at work restoring the Adam Strain Building.
Congratulations to Coastal Community Health Center on its Grand Opening! We are thankful for another option for affordable healthcare in our community!
We’re so close we can almost taste it!
Here’s a first look at the the inside of our beautifully restored Folk Victorian house.
Photographs by: Gavin Sellers Creative
Good afternoon. These beautiful flowers were planted by Jaci Tomlin, a local and very talented Gardner last week. Lynn Fortune, a newly appointed DDA Board Member, has volunteered to keep them watered. We hope you and all our visitors to downtown Darien enjoy them!
The Darien Downtown Development Authority is a decision making and project driven entity that plans and manages the Darien downtown district. The DDDA Board has as a Called Meeting scheduled on April 14th, 2022 at 5:30pm at City Hall.
If you’re looking for a good read stop by & check out our selection of books written by local authors as well as books set in the South.
Photos from Vintage River Boutique & Gifts's post
Our Hours during Blessing of the Fleet Festival...We'll be open Sunday!
The Blessing of the Fleet Fisherman's Dinner was held at Skippers last night.
Darien's 54th Annual Blessing of the Fleet starts tomorrow.
Make sure you don't miss out on this fun filled event.
Be Social, The Darien Social
Capt. Marty Collins is a lifelong fisherman from Mclntosh County. Born in his family's home on St
Andrews Cemetery Road, and a graduate of MCA in 1983, he spent many years as a resident of Mclntosh
County. He and his wife, Billie Jean, raised their children here. He is the father to Clarissa, Amanda, and Rudy. He also thinks of Ronnie Shaw, Michael and Simone Younce as his kids from where he raised them
to be men on the back deck of shrimp boats. While sh*****ng is his passion, Marty's favorite title is
"Papa" to his grandchildren Alex, Layton, Tucker, and Wyatt.
His childhood summers he was a striker for his father "Capt. Crab" Collins on the back deck of
the Warlock starting at 8 years old. It wasn't until he was 10 years old, that Captain Jack Gale would
offer him his first full share as a deck hand on the Neta G. Born and breed in commercial fishing, Marty
would go on to become a captain of his first trawler at 16 years old.
He has fished from Virginia to Texas, making many friends along the way. He credits much of
knowledge to the "old heads" of sh*****ng to include; Henry "Skippy" Skipper, Speedy, Ricky Skinner,
and his brother Charlie Collins. He has brought several boats to the Darien River Bridge to be blessed to
include: Fran and Betty, Pay Dirt, Capt. Jack, Capt. Zack, Amazing Grace, and the Forgiven. His largest
captained vessel to date is the Amazing Grace out of Darien, Ga coming in at over 100 feet. His heart will
always belong to the Forgiven, his favorite vessel. Only leaving it to run his current vessel Lady Denise, at the request of the late Denise Miller, a 97 ft vessel out of the Sapelo Shrimp Company for Mr. Nixon Miller.
104 First Street
Darien, GA
31305
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