Town meeting about Jekyll Island GA Thursday

The IPJI will host a town meeting in Decatur on Thursday, January 31, 7-9 PM at the Maloof Auditorium. Discussion will center around the controversial Linger Longer proposal for development of the State Park detailed here.

There's more information on the topic. Wilson R. Smith had people with viewpoints from both sides of the issue sit down to a radio debate January 25th.

Details about the meeting pulled from here:

Every Georgian has a stake in the revitalization of Jekyll Island. Established by law in 1950 as a State Park for the people of Georgia, this magnificent barrier island has been prized by generations for its natural beauty and serene ambiance. Today, Jekyll Island faces a redevelopment plan that will significantly alter its character and accessibility. On January 31, the Initiative to Protect Jekyll Island will host a Town Hall Meeting on the Future of Jekyll Island State Park. The event will be held from 7 to 9 PM at the Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30030. The purpose of the event is to raise public awareness concerning the planned revitalization of Jekyll Island. The format will be a panel discussion consisting of legislators, environmentalists, educators, and public advocates, who will examine the proposed redevelopment of Jekyll Island from diverse perspectives and invite questions from the audience. The Initiative to Protect Jekyll Island is a non-profit corporation registered with the State of Georgia. Established in 2006, IPJI is a grassroots association of more than 6,000 of the park’s visitors from across the state of Georgia and beyond, committed to the cause of making the will of the people heard in the public debate over the redevelopment and further development of what many consider to be one of the state’s most unique treasures.

For additional information, please contact Dory Ingram, Metro Atlanta Coordinator, Initiative to Protect Jekyll Island, Inc. at [e-mail] or [phone] (home) or [phone] (cell).