Co-founder of Discovering Coastal Georgia
Based at: Brunswick, Georgia
Expertise: Writer, Content Strategist, Recipe Developer, Educator
Professional Background & Experience
Sara brings a unique perspective to coastal Georgia storytelling, combining her roots as an elementary educator with her passion for Southern culture and history. With a Master’s degree in Instructional Technology and 12 years of teaching experience, she’s turned her love of education into a mission: teaching others about this remarkable region through digital content and storytelling.
As co-founder of Biscuits and Burlap, Sara focuses on content writing, recipe development, and the stories behind Southern foodways. With over a decade of experience in food blogging, she’s developed hundreds of original recipes and explored the rich traditions that make Southern cuisine so distinctive.
Through Sara Brand Services, she extends her passion for teaching to bloggers worldwide as a content writing and blogging coach, and supports local Golden Isles businesses with social media management. Sara is deeply committed to lifting up small businesses – the beating heart of coastal Georgia.
Through Discovering Coastal Georgia, Sara showcases the full character of the region. She loves Savannah, St. Simons Island, and Brunswick just as much as she loves the smaller communities like Darien, Townsend, St. Marys, and Kingsland. Every town and every barrier island has its own story to tell, and Sara is here to share them all.
Cultural Preservation & Community Philosophy
Sara believes that honoring the natural resources, food traditions, and diverse cultures of coastal Georgia is essential to appreciating this special place. She’s passionate about preserving the stories that make the region unique, and her work celebrates the small towns and independent businesses that keep coastal Georgia’s character alive.
Her background in education shines through in everything she creates – whether she’s teaching readers about Southern food traditions, sharing the history of coastal communities, or helping local businesses tell their stories through social media.
What Readers Will Find on Discovering Coastal Georgia
- Destination guides with insider tips and ideas for making the most of your time in a location.
- A strong focus on fun with lists of things to do and events.
- Local seafood, other food and foodways unique to the region – think blessing of the fleet, dive bars, long-standing breakfast spots.
- A very active and up-to-the-moment social media presence. Instagram and Facebook are favorites and local events, new businesses, eco-tips and photography tips are all featured prominently.
- An actively managed Pinterest account. Many travelers do their research on Pinterest and Sara helps them find coastal Georgia.
For more personal background, see Sara’s full “About Me Page”
A note from Sara:
“Coastal Georgia is full of hidden stories waiting to be shared – from old restaurants in tiny towns to family-owned farms keeping traditions alive. I’m always eager to discover new places and meet the people who make this region special. If you have a story to share or a spot I should explore, I’d love to hear from you.”