Glynn County commissioners accept police chief’s resignation, name interim chief

Glynn County commissioners on Dec. 22 accepted the voluntary resignation of Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Scott Abner and voted to appoint Captain Brian Sipe as interim police chief, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

An unnamed commissioner moved "to accept the voluntary resignation of Scott Abner from the position of police chief and director of public safety subject to the conditions upon the execution and [the post-employment] transition agreement," according to the meeting record. The board discussed the personnel matter in executive session before returning to the public meeting for the formal motion and vote.

The board then considered a separate motion to "name Captain Brian Sipe as interim police chief effectively active 01/01/2026," which was seconded. During the roll call portion of the public vote, Commissioner Booker was recorded as voting "nay" and Commissioner Duncan as "aye." The meeting record also contains a brief statement, "That's 6 1," indicating a 6–1 tally for the motion; the transcript records named votes only for Commissioner Booker and Commissioner Duncan.

The actions followed an executive-session personnel discussion; no additional details about the terms of the post-employment transition agreement or the resignation letter were provided in the public record. No other motions on substantive county business were taken before commissioners moved to adjourn.

The board adjourned after the votes.