College Breaks Ground on New Performing Arts Center

Story by Terry Dickson of The Brunswick News Apr 18

Officials stuck the toes of blue shovels with white handles — the colors of College of Coastal Georgia — into a mount of soil Wednesday to ceremonially celebrate the construction of a new performing arts center.

College President Michelle Johnston said the center will be transformative and that it is “a dream built on the hopes of community.”

She praised the partnership of the college, the University System of Georgia and the Glynn County Schools.

School Board Chair Eaddy Sams said from the beginning, discussions centered on providing a place for the community to experience the arts.

The center will feature an auditorium for 1,000 guests, professional-level acoustics and space to accommodate musical concerts, dance performances, lectures, meetings and other community events, according to the CCGA. Glynn County voters approved the project in 2015 and voted to spend $20 million in ESPLOST funds to build the center. The COVID-19 pandemic slowed down progress in 2020 and 2021. To learn more, email advancement@ccga.edu.

Written by Terry Dickson terryldickson50@gmail.com

Republished with the permission of The Brunswick News.