Jekyll Island Then and Now
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008Read the August 2008 Coastal Illustrated article on Jekyll Island, “Jekyll Island: From playground of the rich, to park of the people.“
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Jekyll Island Welcomes New Board Chairman, Robert Krueger
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Jekyll Island, Ga (August 11, 2008)—Today the Jekyll Island Authority Board welcomes their newly appointed Board Chairman, Mr. Robert “Bob” W. Krueger of Hawkinsville, GA.
Mr. Krueger comments, “I am proud to serve Georgia and Governor Perdue as Chairman of the Jekyll Island Authority. I appreciate the hard work of our previous chairman Ben Porter, who within one short year was able to get our revitalization efforts underway. Ben has been remarkably effective, and I look forward to continuing that momentum as we pursue the right balance of conservation and redevelopment so that Jekyll Island offers something for every Georgian, in a way that all Georgians can be proud.”
Mr. Krueger succeeds Mr. Ben G. Porter who was appointed to the JIA Board in August of 2006 and served as Board Chairman from September 2007 to present. Mr. Porter stated, “It has been a privilege for me to serve my term as Chairman of a Board with so many fi
ne and dedicated folks, and I appreciate their support. I can not think of a better person than Bob Krueger to hand the gavel to. I look forward to continuing to serve as a Jekyll Island Board member, but I’m most looking forward to having a little more time free time to catch up on some fishing!”
Like sentiments are shared by the Jekyll Island Authority’s newly appointed Executive Director, Jones Hooks. “The Jekyll Island Authority Board provides the vital policy-setting function, and we appreciate all members who are volunteer appointments by the Governor. Ben Porter’s dedication and commitment to making Jekyll Island the most environmentally-friendly destination on the east coast, and a place for all Georgians needs to be recognized. I look forward to continuing to work with Ben, and appreciate Bob Krueger for accepting the Board’s leadership role”, says Hooks.
Turtle nests reach record
Monday, August 11th, 2008
Reprinted by The Brunswick News Mon, Aug 11, 2008
By ANNA FERGUSON
With a few weeks left in the season, employees at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island are crossing their fingers in hopes of having a record year for loggerhead sea turtle nesting.
As of Friday, 165 loggerhead nests had been spotted along the Jekyll coastline. The record high for nests counted on the beach of the state park is 204, established in 2003.
“Things are going good,” said Stefanie Ouellette, education coordinator for the center.
Across the state, turtle counts have been equally positive. Turtle nests have reached a record high, with an estimated 1,544 nests on Georgia’s coastline.
Florida, too, has good news to report on the turtle front, noting a record high in nests counts since 2003, Ouellette said.
Loggerheads, an endangered species, typically have a nesting season that runs from June through August, with hatching season ending in October. Nesting counts had held steady in high numbers throughout the summer but began to slow toward the start of August, making this week’s count a welcome change, Ouellette said.
A number of explanations have been tossed about to account for the high number of nests, though no one reason can be pinned down, Ouellette said.
Last year’s nesting season was a record low for Jekyll, leading researchers to believe that this year’s high is part of the reptiles natural seasonal variations. The flux in counts could also be paying off from the ongoing efforts from the scientific community to increase awareness about nest protection and turtle preservation, Ouellette said.
“There is no one particular reason,” she said. “It could be any number of things.”
Whatever the reason, the 2008 nesting season is proving to be a great year, she said.
The turtle center is now switching its public awareness efforts from nests to hatchlings.
Turtle hatching season goes through the fall and is a season that is even more sensitive for turtles than nesting. Each nests holds an average of 100 to 120 eggs, with hatch rates posed between 80 and 100 percent for unmoved nests.
The baby turtles must make it from their nests to the ocean to survive, a move that is made doubly hard by harsh human lights.
“Now is the time to be even more careful about lights and keeping lights away from the beach,” Ouellette said.
To help ensure a safe route from the sand to the water for newly hatched turtles, Ouellete reminds beachgoers to point headlights away from dunes and to take precautions with flashlights by avoiding light use near the beach and adjacent sidewalks.
Look What’s New at the Oceanside Inn and Suites on Jekyll Island!
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Shagging by the Shore
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
The 2008 Beach Music Festival is collaborating with the Golden Isles Shag Club to present you with the biggest shag contest to hit South Georgia in years. Grab your partner and show off your best moves for tons of prizes and fun.
The Shag kick-off party will be held Friday, August 15th, beginning at 8 pm, in the Jekyll Island Convention Center, Atlantic Hall. Entry fees are $20 per couple. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
Following the contest, guests can relax to the upbeat tempo of the Swingin’ Medallions. Advanced tickets are on sale for $12 and $14.95 (plus tax) at the door. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Don’t miss out on all of the fun in the sun at the FREE beach concert Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. The 25th annual Beach Music festival is sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority, Georgia Tourism, Coca Cola, Bacardi, Corona, and Comcast.
For more information visit www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival or contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL.
Free Beach Blast Concert
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Jekyll Island and the Golden Isles Shag Club is bringing the biggest and best beach concert in years to the Golden Isles. Why is it best concert in years? Well for starters, it is FREE! That’s right; we are going back to our roots in presenting the 25th edition of the Beach Music Festival for no admission! Join thousands of your closest friends for an exciting concert on the beach featuring the musical sounds of the Rickey Godfrey Band, Second Chance, and the Swingin’ Medallions.
The entertainment will kick off at 12:00pm with the musical stylings of The Rickey Godfrey Band. This band’s unique combination of musical influences and professional talent will have the waves crashing. An energetic, talented, and entertaining group, they have been touring throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe since the 1970’s and are now looking forward to playing at this years Beach Music Festival, right here on the Golden Isles.
Back by popular demand is Second Chance! They opened for the 2007 Beach Music Festival, and they are returning again to do what they love best sing! At 2:30pm they will gift beachgoers with the smooth sounds of songs like “I Love Beach Music” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”! This is truly a talented group that has everything ranging from vocals to saxophone to bass guitar. Don’t miss out on Second Chance.
This year’s Beach Music Festival on Jekyll Island just keeps getting better, as we rock and roll with the Swingin Medallions at 4:30pm. Drawing inspiration from early R&B, the band has been described to have a beach music, frat rock, shag sound that keeps the crowds moving.
Bring your family to the beach Saturday, August 16th, to enjoy this free, live music event and you will be sure to have memories for a lifetime. For more information visit www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival or contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL.
The 25th annual Beach Music festival is sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority, Georgia Tourism, Coca Cola, Bacardi, Corona, and Comcast.
Saturday Night Reunion Party
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Get ready for 3 times the fun and excitement at this year’s 2008 Beach Music Festival! We will bring you the Swingin’ Medallions not once, not twice, but three times in one weekend! Mark you calendars for this jam-packed event.
Along with the Swingin’ Medallions is Guest DJ Pat Patterson who is all set to delight the masses and give an unforgettable treat that you don’t want to miss.
If you are busy Friday night or you can’t enjoy the fun in the sun on Saturday afternoon, then you have one more chance to swing with the Swingin’ Medallions on Saturday night.
Doors open at 7:30pm at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, Atlantis Hall. Tickets on sale $12 in advanced, $14.95 plus tax at the door.
For more information contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL. The 25th annual Beach Music festival is sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority, Georgia Tourism, Coca Cola, Bacardi, Corona, and Comcast.
One Swing at a Time
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
The greens are awaiting all golfers at this year’s 2008 Beach Music Festival Annual Golf tournament.
Friday, August 15th, participants can play in the most talked about summer golf tournament in South Georgia. Tee times begin at 9:00am until 11:00am at the Indian Mounds golf course. Registration is $80 per player with lunch provided by Morgan’s Grill.
All participants receive two tickets to Friday night’s Swingin Medallions concert with many prizes available for the winning players.
Don’t miss out on all the fun at the Friday night shag contest, hosted by the Golden Isles Shag Club, and the FREE beach concert Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. The 25th annual Beach Music festival is sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority, Georgia Tourism, Coca Cola, Bacardi, Corona, and Comcast.
For tee times call 912-635-2368 or contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL.
Robert “Bob” W. Krueger Appointed Chairman of the Jekyll Island Board of Directors
Thursday, August 7th, 2008The following media release was distributed yesterday after hours by the Governor’s Office. Please note.
STATE OF GEORGIA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sonny Perdue
GOVERNOR
For Immediate Release
Contact: Office of Communications, (404) 651-7774
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Governor Perdue Announces Executive Appointments
ATLANTA - Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the following executive
appointments. Brief biographies are provided below:
Chairman, Jekyll Island Authority Board of Directors
Robert “Bob” W. Krueger, 67, Hawkinsville, GA, - Krueger is the president and chief executive officer of ComSouth Corporation. He currently holds a seat on the Jekyll Island Authority Board of Directors. He is the chairman of the Middle Georgia Regional Development Authority and a member of the Hawkinsville Development Authority. Krueger serves as the director and treasurer of the Georgia Telephone Association and chairman and director of United Pulaski. Krueger serves on the board of directors for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State
University and a master’s degree from the University of Georgia. Krueger and his wife, Carol, have three grown children and two grandchildren.
Good Morning America Featured Jekyll Island on “Weekend Window”
Sunday, July 27th, 2008Thanks to Pat and Tim Lenz who sent in Jekyll Island to Good Morning America as their favorite place to visit! Jekyll Island was featured on Good Morning America’s “Weekend Window” segment.
Click here to watch the video!