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Jekyll Island Revitalization Project Public Meetings on Wednesday, Nov 14th

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Another meeting has been added for Jekyll Island, tomorrow November 14th at 7 p.m. So there will be TWO meetings on Jekyll tomorrow, 3:30 pm or 7 pm. There’s also a meeting tomorrow morning in St Marys. Please note your calendars, these public meeting are coming up this week! Click here to read the previous post!

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Additional Public Input Session on Jekyll Island

The Jekyll Island Authority and Linger Longer Communities are pleased to announce they will host an additional public input session on the future of Jekyll Island. This session will be held at 7 p.m. at the Jekyll Island Convention Center on Tuesday, November 14.

This will offer coastal residents three opportunities on November 14 to provide input at meetings on the project: at 9:30 a.m. at the HeritageBank Community Center in St. Mary’s; at 3:30 p.m. at the Jekyll Island Convention Center; and at 7 p.m. at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.
Additional sessions are planned in Augusta and Atlanta. Those who are unable to attend any of the sessions are encouraged to visit www.rediscoverjekyll.com or call (888) 854-6437 to provide feedback on the revitalization plans.

Jekyll Island Revitalization Public Input Meetings

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Georgians interested in the future of Jekyll Island, Georgia, will have multiple opportunities to preview and comment on plans for revitalizing the Jekyll Island Town Center.

Open public meetings will be held as follows:

St Marys
Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m.
The Heritage Bank’s community center, 392 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, St. Marys

Jekyll Island
Nov. 14, 3:30 p.m
Jekyll Island Convention Center, Jekyll Island

Augusta
Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m.
The Knox Room at the National Science Center’s Fort Discovery

Atlanta
Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m.
Cobb Galleria Center, Cobb Parkway and Galleria Drive

“Since our selection as the Jekyll Island Authority’s private development partner, we have been listening to what Georgians envision for the future of Jekyll Island,” said Jim Langford, project executive for Linger Longer Communities. “We have already received significant feedback through our Web site at www.rediscoverjekyll.com and appreciate the strong support, creative ideas and input we are receiving. We look forward to hearing more from the public once they have the opportunity to review our plans.”

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Calling ALL Artists in Camden County!

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Do you have a special gift or ability? A talent that is your profession, your passion or hobby? Arts Camden wants you! Where does your particular aptitude lie? The Visual Arts – drawing, sculpture, painting, photography? The Decorative Arts – Wood, metal, textile, glass, ceramic?  The Performing Arts – Theatre, music (instrumental and vocal), opera, dance, magic?  The Language Arts – the written word?  The Culinary Arts?   Arts Camden invites everyone to participate in the up-to-date compilation of an artisan guide for the county.

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St. Marys To Honor Wounded Warriors – St Marys, Georgia

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The observance of Wounded Warriors Day will be held annually beginning Saturday, November 10, 2007. The City of St. Marys in collaboration with American Legion Post 312 will honor wounded veterans as well as those whose suffering has ended. The solemn ceremonial walk will begin at 10:00 a.m. from the St. Marys Waterfront Pavilion proceeding to Oak Grove Cemetery.

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