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Langford: Plan will enhance access to Jekyll
Jan 23, 2008
Jim Langford counters the resolution made by Senator Jeff Chapman in this Savannah Morning News editorial.
Gov. Perdue Comments on the Jekyll Plan
Jan 9, 2008
“I will commit to you that we plan to do nothing to damage the water supply or the environment or the amenities that preserve the natural aspect of Jekyll Island. I don’t think there’s any desire on anyone’s part, certainly mine, to limit the public beach access there, while we redevelop the developed part of Jekyll Island. Georgia, as you know, from Newfoundland to ...
The Brunswick News: Chapman's Stance Rings Hollow, Jekyll in Need of Proposed Designs
Jan 11, 2008
How Sen. Jeff Chapman can sit with a straight face and verbally hurl curve ball after curve ball on a brilliant plan to revitalize and reinvigorate wilting Jekyll Island is beyond even the wildest imagination.
FAQ
What kind of traffic increase do you project?
We expect more visitors to Jekyll as a result of our plans, but by developing Jekyll Island Village as a walkable area, many visitors and guests will likely park once and walk from there. We will also be building new and upgrading old bike paths and sidewalks to encourage walking and cycling. Our roads will be built to accommodate traffic, but not to encourage driving.
You reference increased public access to the beaches. Will this mean more crowded beaches?
We believe that the Jekyll beaches are wonderful, and should be enjoyed by more Georgians. We do expect more visitors to the beach in the Village area, but increased visitation on this relatively short stretch of beach does not mean that other beaches on Jekyll will be more crowded. For those visitors that want a beach environment removed from the Village area, we pro...
Have a picnic at Horton Square. Walk along the beach. Enjoy a bike ride on improved paths. And much, much more. Once people pay their parking fee upon entering the island, they will be able to access the beach at six different points (each with a bathroom) in the Jekyll Island Village alone, utilize an improved network of hiking and biking trails, enjoy the marshes...
Videos
Thoughts on Jekyll revitalization 18
Hear what MH "Woody" Woodside (President, Brunswick Chamber of Commerce) has to say about the revitalization of Jekyll Island.