A Time to Live Transformation of Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island in Georgia has shifted from a private winter enclave for wealthy families to a state park attracting over a million visitors yearly. The island, tied to Brunswick by a bridge, remains state owned with 99-year leases averaging 400 dollars yearly for 598 lots. 520 residences have already been built and sold, with saturation expected in two years.
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Jekyll Island
Georgia
Jekyl
Golden Isles
Brunswick
Sea Island
St. Simon
Jekyll
State of Georgia
Social security raise details and Jekyll Island note
The letter discusses a prospective Social Security increase likely in year with a July payment for June. possible retroactivity if delayed. It confirms a husband cannot draw benefits from a wife’s Social Security unless he is declared dependent. The piece then describes Jekyll Island’s history from a 19th century millionaire club to state ownership, noting the island’s public status, grand hotels, and a seasonal rise in motel rates starting next weekend.
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LaCrosse
Wise
House of Representatives
Senate
M.T.S
Madelia
Mina
J. P. Morgan
P. Lorillard
Pulitzer
Goodyear
Crane
Jekyll Island
Jeyll Island
State of Georgia
Seasor
Governor Fines Over Parking Ticket in Philadelphia
Governor Milton J. Shapp paid a $6 parking ticket issued to his limousine after an interview at a Philadelphia newspaper. The governor’s press aide, Jim Dorris, said the cop was right and they apologized. The governor will pay the ticket.
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Philadelphia
City Hall
Milton J. Shapp
Jim Dorris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Walton
Jekyll Hy
J P. Morgan
A. P. Andrews
the Treasury
Island
Lamar Hilton
New Jersey
Hilton
U.S
West Coast
Mexico
Florida
Delaware Water
Jekyll Island Club
Independent
Press- Telegram
Ipt
del Bunch Corporation
Fido
Sunset House
Qurun
Priges
Sor
Neenjous
Perfort
Ours
Lakewood Shopping Center
Daposit
Long Beach
Ocean Ave
Hemlock
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