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Lets take it all a few steps further.............
I was working for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division in Brunswick back then and we split the office with the DNR Fish and Game guys. As a result we had a chance to not only dive on several coastal man-made reefs with these folks but part-take in shark tagging activities. A buddy of mine had a nice 19-foot Mako we used mostly for shark fishing. If anyone is interested, there is a nice "hole" about 90-feet deep between Jekyll Island and Cumberland Island to the south. You are sure to catch a lemon, bonnethead or hammerhead shark everytime! The largest shark I ever caught on a pole was nine feet! The fishing in the marshes and coastal Georgia is some of the best in the world! Head out to Greys reef during one of the great hammerhead shark coastal migrations and your immersed in one of the greatest shark experiences ever! You can be anchored in the marsches and suddenly a dolphin noses up to your boat! Prefer the shallower waters of the marshes? You'll get miles of coastal tidal waters loaded with fish................................so if its fishing and boating you like........head to Georgia's coast.

Its true about housing being expensvie on St. Simons, but their is a slew of apartment complexes that are pretty reasonable. If you prefer Jekyll, you can rent a duplex off Captain Whiley Road better yet. Home owners on Jekyll do not own the land their home is built on, rather its owned by the Jekyll Island Authority. Very few homes come up for sale on Jekyll as opposed to St. Simons as Jekyll is far less transient and homes seem to pass on to family. Rentals are plentiful. Jekyll is far more laid back then St. Simons. Personnally, St. Simons is the preferred place to live. Back in the 70's and 80's the road to St. Simons was a toll road with an operating bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. It was a very timely commute into town, especially if the bridge went up for a passing vessel. Today, its all different. A new bridge has been constructed and the morning and evening commutes are just minutes into Brunswick.

Are you single? During the spring and winter breaks St. Simons attracts single vacationing teachers (females) from Atlanta in the droves.....................nough said!

Bob
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