Unlikely Competitor to Take on the Turtle Crawl Triathlon:12-year-old Girl to Compete in Challenging Tri with Dad and Sister

When you see the word ‘triathlete’ you picture a competitor, a disciplined and strong contender vying to take on what most people view as a challenging athletic fete, the furthest thing from your mind is a 12-year-old girl.  It’s safe … Continue reading

Jekyll Island Authority Announced New Adopt-A-Beach Program at Great Dunes Park Beach Sweep

60 bags of trash, weighing approximately 400 lbs, was removed from the beach adjacent to Great Dunes Park on Earth Day. The Jekyll Island Authority’s Beach Sweep over at Great Dunes Park brought out volunteers from all over the community … Continue reading

As Temperatures Heat Up, So Does Sea Turtle Nesting Season!

Did you know that mid-May through August is “nesting season” for these amazing creatures? People come from all over the country to the coast of Georgia just to try to catch a glimpse at the amazing journey they take to … Continue reading

Local Students Present Over 80 Sea Turtle Inspired Art Pieces to Be Auctioned For Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Student’s from St. Simons Christian School recently presented staff from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center with over 80 pieces of artwork to be featured in a silent auction at the Turtle Crawl Pre Race Pasta Dinner. A new component to … Continue reading

Jekyll Island Museum Makes History With Record Sales Day

The Jekyll Island Museum is making history. Thursday, April 14, was the busiest day in the history of the Jekyll Island Museum, setting a new record for their tours and revenue. The museum, owned and operated by the Jekyll Island … Continue reading

Scute the Sea Turtle Visits Greer Elementary and Announces Winner of a Special ‘Turtle Crawl’ Art Contest

A new component to this year’s Turtle Crawl Triathlon Pre-Race Pasta Dinner is a student inspired silent art auction to benefit the Jekyll Island Foundation which supports the continued operation and growth of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Schools from … Continue reading

Turtle Crawl Triathlon Receives Considerable Sponsorship Support from National Brands and Local Businesses

ANY CHARACTER HERE With hundreds of athletes already registered to compete in May’s Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl Triathlon, 5K & 10K beach run, sponsors from national brands as well as businesses representing the Golden Isles community are signing on to … Continue reading

2011 Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitation​al to Host Nation’s Top College Golfers

Beginning Thursday, March 17th, Jekyll Island will be teaming with collegiate golfers as the 2011 Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational rolls into town for the 12th consecutive year on March 18. ANY CHARACTER HERE Teams will begin arriving early next week … Continue reading

Jekyll Island Prepares to Host 37th Annual Art’s Festival

  The annual Jekyll Island Arts Association’s Arts Festival is coming to Jekyll Island this weekend, March 11 -13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Goodyear Cottage. This free annual event is a three-day extravaganza highlighting … Continue reading