College Acquires Downtown Location for Culinary Program

The College of Coastal Georgia Foundation acquired the building at 1407 Union Street, formerly The Village Oven, to be used as a teaching kitchen/lab for the College’s culinary arts program.

The facility will help sustain the College’s contribution to the region’s hospitality, tourism and culinary arts industry, and economic development efforts. Currently, lecture classes for the program are taught at the Brunswick campus, with the teaching kitchen at the College’s Camden Center, located in Camden County. In moving the program from Camden, students have a more significant opportunity to participate in internships and cooperative education experiences at local restaurants, hotels, resorts, and other culinary establishments. These practical experiences help students develop industry connections, refine their skills, and gain real-world insights.

College of Coastal Georgia President Dr. Michelle Johnston looks forward to the College having a more prominent presence in Downtown Brunswick.

“The local community has always been a great supporter of the College. We’re looking forward to having more opportunities to engage with the community and bring more students to the downtown area,” Johnston said. “Although this building will primarily serve as an instructional space, we hope to showcase the work of our culinary students during special occasions and hosted events.”

The College is preparing to make necessary improvements and renovations to the building to have the space ready for the upcoming fall semester.