Coastal Companion

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Giving Sea Turtles a Chance – Jekyll Island, Georgia

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With school starting and summer coming to a close, we’re also approaching the end of turtle nesting season. So far, 154 nests have been reported on Jekyll Island so the staff at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center is keeping very busy this summer! Support the Georgia Sea Turtle Center by visiting and maybe participating in Arribada Adventures, an educational program for the whole family. These two hour programs will introduce you and your hatchlings to Georgia’s turtles! Become an expert Turtler through hands-on activities, games, crafts, and outdoor exploration.

Come learn what the Georgia Sea Turtle Center is doing to help sea turtles. Participate in a mock sea turtle rescue and learn how we rehabilitate a turtle!

For more information, contact The Georgia Sea Turtle Center at 912-635-4444
www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org

ABC News Good Morning America on Jekyll Island

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ABC News Good Morning America was on Jekyll Island this week filming a travel segment called Weekend Window. It is about a 4 minute segment that highlights a special travel destination. They just recently began to cover areas that were submitted by viewers, and a viewer wrote in and suggested Jekyll Island!

The segment will appear this Sunday, July 27. You will need to check with your t.v. listing for the ABC affiliate channel and time, for the Savannah affiliate ABC WCJC 22, the show will air from 8 am – 9 am.

Check out the website for more info…..

New Lighting Guidelines for Jekyll Island Beaches to Protect Endangered Sea Turtles

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Jekyll Island Authority Publishes Updated Lighting Ordinance; Sets New Standard for Beach Protection from Artificial Light

JEKYLL ISLAND, GA. – The Jekyll Island State Park Authority (JIA) has announced it’s intentions to set greater restrictions on lights near its natural beaches in order to protect sea turtles from the adverse effects of artificial light. The move, once approved as a new ordinance for the state-owned island, will likely be the model for beach lighting ordinances for all of Georgia’s coast communities.

Artificial lighting is the light that emanates from any man-made device, such as street-lights, tree lights, beach-walk lanterns, and neon signs. This new ordinance, which strictly defines what will and will not be allowed on and near the beach, will be regulated and enforced by the JIA.

“Jekyll Island is well-known for its conservation efforts, especially through the work of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center,” said Ben Porter, chairman of the Jekyll Island State Park Authority. “This is another big step towards making Jekyll Island one of the most environmentally-friendly communities on the East Coast.”

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Coastal Companion Weekly Georgia 2908

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Weekly show from Coastal Companion about Upcoming events in Georgia. This episode is for the week of July 14 – 20, 2008. This week’s show highlights music performances in the squares in Savannah,a turtle event at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island , and the Chair-ity auction in downtown St Marys. Find out what to see, what to do and where to go. For more information visit www.coastalcompanion.com

Garrison Dinner at Fort King George – Darien, GA

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Take a step back in time and experience what life was like at the Fort in the olden days. Join the Garrison as our British officers dispute with Spanish emissaries sent to protest the presence of Fort King George on the Altamaha River. An evening dinner and debate will take place.Garrison Dinner on Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 7 PM – 9 PM at Fort King George Historic Site – Darien, GA
RSVP by September 16. $30. (912) 437-4770.