Yadin found Picnic Area
Monday, September 29th, 2008Log Date: 9/22/2008
Jekyll Island is very nice. The wind was whipping around the pier, but we still had a nice walk to this cache.
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Yadin found A Real Pirate’s Treaure
Monday, September 29th, 2008Log Date: 9/22/2008
We decided it was time for lunch and chose this spot due to it having a cache. As we walked up, a lady opened the door and watched us hunt. She gave us a few hot/cold hints which led us right there. Thanks for the cache and lunch suggestion!
Goodwinfam4 found Circle of Oaks
Monday, September 29th, 2008Log Date: 9/27/2008
What a neat location. I loved learning about the history of the area at this cache.
DragonsRose found A Real Pirate’s Treaure
Monday, September 29th, 2008Found this one today very beautiful area. We were there for a kite buggy event and wanted to do some caching while in the area. There are no travel bugs or coins in this cache. We have eaten here a few times. They have great food. TFTC
Governor Perdue Announces Executive Appointments
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
STATE OF GEORGIA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Sonny Perdue
GOVERNOR
For Immediate Release Contact: Office of Communications, (404) 651-7774
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Governor Perdue Announces Executive Appointments
ATLANTA Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the following executive appointments. Brief biographies are provided below:
Jekyll Island State Park Authority
A. Richard Royal, 69, Camilla - Royal is president and owner of Royal Investments, Inc. and is retiring from the Georgia House of Representatives, where he has served since 1983. He is a past president of the Camilla Chamber of Commerce and the Camilla Rotary Club and served ten years on the City Council of Camilla. He has received numerous awards such as the Georgia Chamber of Commerces Lifetime Achievement Award, the Georgia Forestry Commissions Legislator of the Year Award, and the Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Award. Royal earned a bachelors degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He and his wife, Marilyn, have five grown children and nine grandchildren.
Georgia State Indemnification Commission
John C. Crawley, 54, Thomson, Firefighter Representative Crawley is deputy fire chief of the City of Thomson Fire Department. He is a charter member of McDuffie County Fire/Rescue and an executive board member of the Georgia State Firefighters Association. He is past president of the Georgia State Firefighters Association and served on the Georgia Fire Academy Advisory Council. He and his wife, Penny, have three children.
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TROPICAL STORM FAY IMPACT – JEKYLL ISLAND, GEORGIA
Monday, August 25th, 2008
Jekyll Island, located off the coast of Georgia near Brunswick and approximately 60 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida reports today that NO SERIOUS DAMAGE was sustained. Rain and wind caused some debris, and maintenance crews are finishing clean-up and minor repair efforts. ALL PUBLIC AMENITIES ARE OPEN, and access to the island is open and clear. The Sidney Lanier Bridge, which connects Hwy. 17 from Brunswick opened Saturday after being closed briefly due to high winds last week.
The Jekyll Island Golf facility was open Sunday, with the Pine Lakes course open for play. Indian Mound course will open Tuesday, and Oleander will open Saturday 8/30.
Summer Waves Water Park on Jekyll Island was open Sunday, and will operate its normal schedule of weekends and holidays now through September.
No damage was sustained to the any historic structures in the Jekyll Island Historic District, and the Museum is open and operating a normal tour schedule.
All beaches are open and accessible. All hotels and rental cottages are open.
Debris removal is in high gear and preparations are underway for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend. Guests will be able to enjoy the beautiful beach and island amenities during this traditional beach holiday weekend. Some hotel rooms are still available, check the website at www.jekyllisland.com.
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.“
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.
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.
travelingteacher found Circle of Oaks
Monday, July 28th, 20086/14/2008
Found with Flyinunn after a nice walk around the village. Enjoyed all of the nice buildings and the glory of the day. TFTC TNLN
