JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga., Aug. 25 GA-Jekyll-Island-Fay
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 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 .
About Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is a barrier island on Georgia's coast -- midway between
Jacksonville, Fla.; and Savannah, Ga. Accessible by car just minutes from
I-95, Jekyll Island offers a variety of amenities, including 10 miles of
beach, four golf courses, a 250-acre Historic Landmark District, a water park,
tennis center and an array of lodging options including hotels, cottages and
campgrounds. Owned by the State of Georgia, and managed by the Jekyll Island
State Park Authority, Jekyll Island has had development limited to just 35
percent of its available land area. This unique aspect of Jekyll Island serves
to preserve the critical barrier island ecosystem, as well as provides guests
with a unique escape from the crowds and complications of other beach resort
destinations. Please visit www.jekyllisland.com for more information or call
1-877-4JEKYLL.
SOURCE Jekyll Island Authority
