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Jan 21, 2008
The Brunswick News reports on the boost businesses are hoping to get from the revitalization of Jekyll Island and the inclusion of $25 million in bonds in Governor Perdue's budget that is earmarked for Jekyll Island.
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.
Jan 18, 2008
Jim Langford makes a guest appearance on The Martha Zoller Show to discuss the revitalization plans. Zoller says, "This is a good thing for Georgia."
FAQ
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...
How can I comment or offer my opinion?
You can visit the "Contact Us" page on this website to comment; via e-mail at info@rediscoverjekyll.com; via phone at (888) 854-6437; or by standard mail at 100 Linger Longer Road, Greensboro, Ga. 30642. You can also submit comments to the Jekyll Island Authority.
What is your vision for the undeveloped areas of the island?
Jekyll Island’s natural and cultural resources must be preserved and enhanced (and appropriately highlighted) in order to provide a unique visitor destination and to meet our goal to create an environmental gateway island for Georgia’s coast. Our plan proposes a way to achieve the benefits of environmental and economic sustainability in a manner that protects and enhan...
Videos
Thoughts on Jekyll revitalization 10
Hear what MH "Woody" Woodside (President, Brunswick Chamber of Commerce) has to say about the revitalization of Jekyll Island.
Rediscover Jekyll Public Input Session: Part 1 of 5
Jim Langford, Project Executive with Linger Longer Communities, reviews the proposed plan for the revitalization of Jekyll Island, Ga. at a public input session at the Cobb Galleria Center on November 20. The public input sessions gave Georgians the opportunity to see an...
Rediscover Jekyll Public Input Session: Part 2 of 5
In the second part of five parts, Langford introduces the proposed plan and highlights the new elements in the context of the island.