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Stop Ousting of Pier Road Historic District Shops in Jekyll Island

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Dona Hinds
2 years ago

This a sad situation. The closing of these ships will have a terrible impact on not only the community but on the lives of the people who own & run these ships.

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Danny Newbern
2 years ago

These shops are a vital part of the Jekyll Island experience!!

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Caroline Newbern
2 years ago

Please keep the shops open!

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Ronald Hammond
2 years ago

Please keep the small businesses in business. It won’t be Jekyll Island without them.

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Chase Collins
2 years ago

Don’t ruin the island!

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Maria Merk
2 years ago

Don't shut them down, they are why we visit the island. Take them, and we no longer have a reason to visit.

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Tamara G Lacey
2 years ago

The shops in this area support local and worldwide artists that take pride in providing quality handmade collectibles for the discerning visitor. I have been coming to the island for over 30 years with my family and I have always sought gifts from these institutions. It is OUTRAGEOUS that they are being forced to close. You need to serious consider the economic impact this will have on the owners of these shops, but the revenue that they bring to the island overall. If this happens, I fear JIA will not be hearing the end of this for a LONG TIME!

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Court MacFarlane
2 years ago

How sad. My wife and I have been vacationing on Jekyll Island since the 1980s. It just won't be or feel the same when this is done. Are they just going to tear down the shops or just put in ones of their own. Don't do this.

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Larry Kachik
2 years ago

Those shops have been vital to the ambiance of the island. This is unfair to the owners and to our visitors and guests. Please cease and desist with this travesty. Or please advise the community what your plans are for the future. You obviously have plans. Fess up .

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John warren
2 years ago

These shops add to the quaintness of Jekyll. Please don’t start commercializing this beautiful quiet place or it won’t be a special place anymore.

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Dave Strong
2 years ago

sad

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Dave Strong
2 years ago

AGREED

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Dave Strong
2 years ago

So sad to see JIA pull the wool over these business owners. The lack of foreknowledge for such a devastating move is unforgivable.The number of signatures just after posting proves that people are totally disappointed with the lack of forthrightness

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Dorli Abman
2 years ago

don't force the shop owners out of business

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Jodi Kohl
2 years ago

We need these little shops!!! Government at its best once again.

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Susan Goodwin
2 years ago

Please keep the historic shooed open on Jekyll Island

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Christine Bennett
2 years ago

Please keep the shops in the historic district open.

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Anonymous
2 years ago

No transparency of the plan is unforgivable

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Steve ripken
2 years ago

Have come down every fall and winter to enjoy Jekyll Island, and have been considerable money at the shops. Love them.

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James Dunn
2 years ago

This is shameful!!