Local Stories

Flood preparation tips from the City of Pooler, including flood-prone areas, evacuation, protecting your property, insurance, and permits.

Alycia Calderin reflects on the moment a parent hears their own words coming back from their child, and how those words shape a child’s inner voice.

Three Tree Coffee at The Front Porch serves handcrafted coffee and fresh bites in Pooler’s oldest home at 215 W Collins, open Monday through Saturday.

L.A. Pete Castaneda of High Rank Tattoo, Pooler Magazine’s Best Local Artist, talks about more than 30 years of tattooing since his first machine in 1988.

Hannah Sikes of Full Bloom Salon & Dry Bar in Pooler was voted Best Female Business Owner and Best Hair Salon, and credits doing the right thing every day.

Jennifer Taylor, a former trauma nurse and founder of Renegade Paws Rescue, is a 2026 Readers’ Choice winner for helping local pets and their owners.

Patrick and Nicole Bailey, a detective and a registered nurse, were voted Pooler’s Best Couple. They talk about family, teamwork, and serving their community.

Derek Horne and Horne Law Firm won Best Law Firm, Best Attorney, and Best Male Business Owner in Pooler by putting personal attention and community first.

See the winners of the 2026 Best of Pooler Readers’ Choice Awards, voted on by neighbors for their favorite local places, people, and businesses.

A mother writes about raising Sofia, her sharp-tongued middle child, and why the backbone behind the sass is something she hopes lasts.

Where to find ice cream in Coastal Georgia, a short history of America’s favorite frozen treat, and an easy homemade recipe to try.

Nancy Edwards spends three days a week on dialysis and still performs in local theater, volunteers, and works while she waits for a kidney transplant.