Jekyll board hears plans for Pier Road shopping district

Lauren McDonald, The Brunswick News, Ga.
·6 min read

Jan. 17—A re-envisioned shopping and dining experience planned for Jekyll Island's historic district will move forward this year, but current lease holders in the area will be allowed to stay in their locations through September.

The board of the Jekyll Island Authority heard a presentation Tuesday on plans for the island's historic district shops concept.

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