HomeMy Public PortalAboutCOTI_PR20091229_TybeeHoliday4.pdfMAYOR
Jason Buelterman
CITY COUNCIL
Wanda Doyle, Mayor Pro Tem
Charlie R. Brewer
Barry Brown
Eddie Crone
Dick Smith
Paul Wolff CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
CITY MANAGER
Diane Schleicher
CLERK OF COUNCIL
Vivian Woods
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749
(866) 786-4573 – FAX (866) 786-5737
www.cityoftybee.org
PRESS RELEASE: CONTACT: Chantel Morton, Better Hometown Coordinator
For immediate release (912) 786-4573, x126
Welcome 2010 on Tybee Island
Tybee Island, GA – (December 29, 2009) Tybee for the Holidays continues for the last weekend of 2009 and the fir st
of 2010 starting with an 8PM dance at the American Legion. Reservations are required and can be made by calling
786-5356. Fireworks at midnight from the Walter J. Parker Pier and Pavilion at the end of Tybrisa Street will delight
everyone as 2010 begins.
In the morning, late enough to let some of the New Year’s fun subside, if you know what we mean, the Polar Bear
Plunge will clear your head. Participants are encouraged to register beforehand for a t -shirt, as well as to make a
donation to the nursing program at Armstrong Atlantic University. Register by calling Don Ernst at 912-224-6195. The
event begins at 11AM, and there will be a distinguished panel of judges award ing the 2010 Gang of Goofs trophy to
the group with the funniest costumes. While strange dress is not required, it is strongly encouraged! Show up at the
Pier and Pavilion again, and look for the outlandish costumery!
Following the Plunge, music can be enjoyed on the Pavilion from 1 until 5 PM, with Randy “Hatman” Smith, followed
by The Tams. A variety of restaurants will be offering specials to warm up the participants who brave d the waters, as
well as their supporters. Check out the Better Hometown Initiative’s holiday site, www.tybeefortheholidays.com for
more information.
About Tybee Island, GA.: The City of Tybee Island, Georgia is on the outermost barrier island off the Savannah area coast. With a wild bird
sanctuary, over three miles of ocean beaches, and salt marshes on the back river, outdoor recreation activities abound for visitors to the island. As
a key defense point to the important Savannah port, Tybee’s Fort Screven, Tybee Fort Theater, Fort Pulaski, and the Tybee Island and Cockspur
Lighthouses combine with the unique architectures of the island’s raised cottages to form a rich backdrop for history buffs. Attracting a strong
artistic community, there are several local supporting art galleries. Keeping the island interesting year round are several arts festivals, the Annual
Pirate Fest, the Beach Bum Parade, St Patrick’s Day celebrations, the Hot Rod Run, the Beach Bash, and the Christmas Parade, as well as fireworks
displays on Independence Day Eve and New Year’s Eve off the Parker Pier and Pavilion. The Marine Science Center cooperates with Georgia’s DNR
to protect threatened sea turtle species by searching for nests, protecting their eggs, and making sure hatchlings make it to sea. For visitor
information, stop by http://www.tybeevisit.com/, and to find more about the City of Tybee Island, visit our web site at
http://www.cityoftybee.org/.
About Tybee Island’s Better Hometown Initiative: Tybee’s Better Hometown initiative follows a comprehensive revitalization pr ocess that improves
all aspects of a commercial district. Better Hometown is a self help approach to economic development for downtown areas designed to grow
business and improve a community’s quality of life. With broad based community support, it integrates a practical management strategy with the
physical improvements of buildings and public spaces, promotion and image building, and economic development in the area. For more
information, visit http://www.cityoftybee.org/BetterHometownProgram.aspx.
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