Transformation of Jekyll Island toward state park life
Jekyll Island once a private winter domain for northern millionaires has become a Georgia state park drawing over a million visitors annually. The state owns all land and issues year leases with about 594 lots planned. 530 homes have been built and sold, with saturation expected in two years and future construction tied to state policy.
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Jekyll Island
Georgia
Jekyll
Galden Isles
Brunswick
Sea Island
St. Simon
State of Georgia
Social Security raise details and Jekyll Island history
Readers ask about the timing and size of a Social Security increase. Answer: a 4 percent rise was voted by the House for July, tied to June, Senate action pending with possible retroactive effect if late. Also addresses a question on spouses drawing benefits, noting a dependent relationship is required. The remainder summarizes Jekyll Island's year round population, public facilities, historic club ownership, and 1947 sale to Georgia, with current motel-season notes.
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Julia
E. W
LaCrosse
Wise
House of Representatives
Senate
M.T.S
Madelia
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Jekyll
Governor Shapp Cited In Philadelphia Parking Ticket
Governor Milton J. Shapp visited Philadelphia for an interview when he found a parking ticket on his legally parked limousine. The incident drew embarrassed faces as a police officer issued the citation.
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Philadelphia
City Hall
Milton J. Shapp
Trailer life on Jekyll Island appeals to Roaming couple
Lamar Hilton and his wife from New Jersey tour the U S in a trailer for six months each year. After selling a home and land near Delaware Water Gap they embrace freedom from property. They report low motel costs at the island and enjoy driftwood fires and bird watching while savoring a simple life. The governor’s aide notes a $6 fine would be paid and the island’s modest comforts praised by the couple on their third Jekyll Island visit.
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Lamar Hilton
New Jersey
Hilton
U.S
West Coast
Mexico
Florida
Jekyll Island
Jekyl
Delaware Water
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Viniore del Bunch “Corporation
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