News & Press

Darien Business Featured on the Cover of SOUTHERN LIVING Magazine
As part of a two-day road trip from Savannah to Jekyll Island, the travel feature highlights Open Gates B & B overlooking Vernon Square in the heart of Darien. Waterfront Wine & Gourmet, The Purple Pickle, and other Darien businesses are showcased. [Read More]

 

 

04/08/10: Dr. Otis Johnson, Mayor of Savannah, To Visit Darien
The Blue Ribbon Tour is being hosted by McIntosh SEED. The tour includes visits to historic sites in Darien, and exploring the rich history of the residents and descendants of Harris Neck and their links to a Mende community in Sierra Leone, West Africa. [Read More]

 

 

01/29/10: Jan 2010 Talk of the Town (video)
Featuring Darien Mayor Kelly Spratt with special guest, historian Buddy Sullivan, talking about his latest book, High Water on the Bar, a view into the fascinating history of Darien, from the perspective of the town of Darien. [Watch video online now]

 

 

06/24/09: Department of Justice approved the City of Darien’s Annexation of 1,976.7 Acres
The announcement was made in a June 18, 2009 letter to Darien City Attorney Gary Moore. City officials expressed their appreciation to those who contacted the Department of Justice to express their concerns; noting they were impressed with their demonstration of civic responsibility. [Read more]

 

 

06/24/09: The City of Darien Invites Public to an Independence Day Flag-Raising Ceremony on Saturday, July 4th
The flag that will be raised was first flown over U.S. Military Camp Cedar II in An Nasiriyah, Iraq in honor of the City of Darien. [Read more]

 

 

06/18/09: City of Darien and McIntosh County Joint Public Hearing Notice
The City of Darien and McIntosh County are considering applying to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2) grant of up to $3,803,500. These funds must be used to benefit low, moderate and medium income persons. The city and county intend to apply for the funds through a regional application submitted by various communities jointly. [Read more]

 

 

04/01/09: Open House - Darien's New Waterfront Park and Multi-Use Trail Master Plan to be Unveiled on Tuesday, April 7th
On April 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Darien Trailhead Center on 1st Street West in Darien, residents and visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the city's new and exciting plan. The program includes a presentation on the history of the Darien Waterfront by local historian Buddy Sullivan. [Download the Flier - Adobe PDF]

 

 

03/30/09: City of Darien Public Notice
The City of Darien has been awarded a Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs as part of a regional application involving 4 counties and 3 municipalities. Darien’s portion of this NSP grant is $43,240. These funds must be used to benefit low, moderate, and medium income persons. [Read more]

03/30/09: SBA Website, Recovery.gov
The City of Darien provides this link to the "Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)," with excellent information to help small businesses. The Frequently Asked Questions and Free On-Line Training Courses are outstanding. [Outside link]

 

 

02/24/09: Annexation Has Darien Thinking Big
New businesses and more jobs are envisioned for a tract along I-95. [Read more]

 

 

03/18/09: Public Hearing for Rezoning Application (video)
A public hearing moderated by Mayor Kelly Spratt on the annexation of the land parcel between Darien and International Paper for the City of Darien. [Watch video online now]

 

 

03/11/09: March 2009 Talk of the Town (video)
Featuring Darien Mayor Kelly Spratt with special guest William Burgstiner of International Paper talking about the exciting annexing of property for the City of Darien. [Watch video online now]

02/1/09: February 2009 Talk of the Town (video)
Darien Mayor Kelly Spratt presents "Talk of the Town" for February 2009 with special guest Steve Watson of Watson Construction and Development. [Watch video online now]

 

 

City of Darien Designated as Opportunity Zone

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Mike Beatty has approved the City of Darien’s application for Opportunity Zone Tax Credits.
[Read more]

11/11/08: DDA Docks Dedication Ceremony (video)
Watch the DDA Docks Dedication Ceremony that took place in November 2008. [Watch video online now]

 

 

10/02/08: City of Darien Public Hearing Notices
The City of Darien will hold a public hearing on October 15, 2008, at 3:00 PM, at the Darien City Hall Meeting Room, Darien, GA for the purpose of discussing the approved activities of the City’s Community Home Investment Program Grant (CHIP), CHIP RAS and CDBG Grant. [Read more]

 

 

08/22/08: Darien BUSINESS UPDATE Newsletter Launch
Topics include the DDA update, Darien Sidewalk Project, Merchant Happenings, Broad Street Revitalization, Darien Better Home Town, and more. Subscribe to future issues and receive them by email. See subscription form below, left. [Adobe PDF file, 2.6 MB - Download now]

 

 

08/15/08: Darien Receives $1.3 Million in Grant Awards
“We are thrilled that Darien has been awarded these grants,” said Darien Mayor Kelly Spratt. “We have all been praying that this would happen, but we never dreamed the City would end up with more grant money than any other municipality in the state.” [Read more]

 

 

08/1/08: August 2008 Talk of the Town
Darien Mayor Kelly Spratt presents "Talk of the Town" for August 2008. [Watch video online now]

 

 

07/31/08: Darien Mayor Appointed to Governor’s 9-1-1 Advisory Council
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue today announced the executive appointment of Darien Mayor Kelly S. Spratt to the Governor’s 9-1-1 Advisory Council. [Read more]

 

07/22/08: Georgia Gazette - Darien Segment
Georgia Public Broadcasting segment features an interview with City Manager Brett Cook. Scroll to the July 22 show, and fast forward the player to the 19:00 mark to hear this broadcast. [Listen now]

 

07/01/08: Program for Independence Day 2008 Ceremony
The City of Darien invites the public to an Independence Day flag-raising ceremony on Friday, July 4th at 9:00 a.m. in front of the City Hall... [Read more]

06/28/08: City of Darien Public Hearing Notice
The City of Darien is preparing a Partial Update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Chapter 110-12-1 of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Rules. [Read more]

06/11/08: Shrimp Boat Model Unveiled at the Darien Downtown Development Authority
Unveiled at the Darien Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting on June 10, 2008, the Captain Jackie Baxley honors the memory of a great Georgia fisherman. This unique model is designed after a 92' long shrimp boat and was hand-crafted by David Baxley using wood and layers of fiberglass just like a commercial vessel. [Read more]

06/1/08: June 2008 Talk of the Town
Darien Mayor Kelly Spratt presents "Talk of the Town" for June 2008. [Watch video online now]