It’s not exactly news to Georgians, who know that paradise can be found just off the coast on the state’s barrier islands. But the rest of the world has caught on, as the Golden Isles -- Jekyll Island, Little St.…
June is Black Music Appreciation Month, which celebrates the profound contributions of our nation’s Black artists to music in the U.S. and abroad. Former President Jimmy Carter created the month-long recognition in 1979 and a presidential proclamation renews it each…
Just ahead of nesting season, which begins in May, staff members from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island released two rehabilitated sea turtles at Great Dunes Beach. About 500 people, including three busloads of students, witnessed the return…
For those looking for a fun, outdoor activity, the annual hide-and-seek adventure on Jekyll Island is back. Visitors and residents are invited to take part in the Island Treasures game now through the end of February. It involves exploring the…
Jekyll Island’s annual Island Treasures hide-and-seek-style game is a welcome antidote to the mid-winter blues. During January and February, visitors are invited to explore the island and join in the hunt for clear globes hidden throughout. When one is found,…
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