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Georgia Has a Coast?

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Re: Georgia Has a Coast?

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Post by jmckib »

teddyc wrote: post #77
TheBeardKing wrote: post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The same thing happend to Hilton Head Island, SC. Most of the south end has become a gated community. Hunting Island, SC as well - Fripp Island is a gated community. My biggest hope is that Cumberland Island, GA can avoid this fate. It has no bridge to it, and most of it is preserved as wilderness area, but the county seems to be trying its hardest to develop what private land remains on the island. It's a real shame…

Cumberland Island is an awesome place to camp. I have some very fond memories of it.

I'm camping there next week! Anything I should make sure to see? I have heard there are wild horses but I'm not sure where to look for them.

Re: Georgia Has a Coast?

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Post by phillywalsh »

mieseratte wrote: post #19
ubertaco wrote: post #7

St. Simon's Island was a childhood vacation spot for me. I loved it. Having gone back just this year for the first time in over 20 years, I realized I like it even more now that I can enjoy the small-beach-town atmosphere and the deep-rooted history. It's not Orlando, It's not Miami, it's not even Jacksonville. It's a tiny little spot with decent beaches, a long history that's reasonably-well-preserved, and quiet rel…

> This is in part why Savannah (another beautiful historic coastal spot in Georgia, though a much larger one) was so significant to the state for so much of its early history: it was the first planned city in the state Having spent many a weekend in Savannah from youth through to being an adult, and now having lived in Charleston for the better part of a decade, I really think Savannah is a nicer city. Perhaps becaus…

I also live in Charleston and go to Savannah a couple weekends a year because it really is a cool place. But when it comes to living in a place I would far prefer to live in Charleston. The actual grid plan of Savannah's historic district is superior to Charleston's street plan and I don't think Savannah ever had a building height limit so the taller buildings make Savannah feel more 'urban', but when it comes to jobs and all around momentum Savannah has very little; If there was more going on there it'd probably be the better place between the two. I get why the thought of a tourism would turn people off from living in a place, but in reality, nowadays the same thing that attracts people to visit cities are the same things that attract people to live in a certain city, just look at how Airbnb more less turned every city into a tourist destination.

Re: Georgia Has a Coast?

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Post by TomMarius »

smt88 wrote: post #75
brixon wrote: post #72

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What!?, you don't just assume the USA when a loosely defined location is mentioned on a site that is available to the world?

The site is a regional publication for the Southeastern US, and it has "Southerner" in the name. So it's not vaguely geographically defined at all.

I think he was speaking about HN.

Re: Georgia Has a Coast?

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Post by DoreenMichele »

smt88 wrote: post #75
brixon wrote: post #72

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What!?, you don't just assume the USA when a loosely defined location is mentioned on a site that is available to the world?

The site is a regional publication for the Southeastern US, and it has "Southerner" in the name. So it's not vaguely geographically defined at all.

has "Southerner" in the name.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southerners_(Korean_politica...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southerner_(New_Zealand_trai...

Re: Georgia Has a Coast?

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Post by watersb »

TheBeardKing wrote: post #42
thieving_magpie wrote: post #36

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Many people are probably familiar with St. Simon's from the 30th g8 summit, though they technically refer to it as Sea Island (more on that in a moment). St Simon's has changed over the years. It's finally succumbing to development though they are being careful about it so as not to kill the golden goose (a very private feeling island). Most of the people that lived there prior to its rise in popularity have been dri…

The same thing happend to Hilton Head Island, SC. Most of the south end has become a gated community. Hunting Island, SC as well - Fripp Island is a gated community. My biggest hope is that Cumberland Island, GA can avoid this fate. It has no bridge to it, and most of it is preserved as wilderness area, but the county seems to be trying its hardest to develop what private land remains on the island. It's a real shame…

Cumberland Island — one of my favorite places on the planet — is a National Park, I believe.

Ironically, it was a gated community before that was cool, but had to be evacuated during World War II because of German U-Boat threat.

So now anyone can visit. As long as the ferry is running.

Re: Georgia Has a Coast?

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Post by MrDam »

TheBeardKing wrote: post #114
washadjeffmad wrote: post #109

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Because currently profitable industries have consolidated themselves within a few nearby localities, leading to a population explosion that may not be sustainable should those industries not 'continue on an ever-upwards growth trajectory'? Perhaps what's happening in the bay is the result of responsible, long sighted policies designed to mitigate or forestall a population collapse during a proverbial gold rush in wha…

What you're neglecting in your argument is the weather of central coastal CA. Not only is it far more temperate, it also lacks the constant threat of hurricanes or blizzards. Small earthquake chance, but nothing serious so far. There's a reason the deep south is so cheap - no one wants to summer in our heat and humidity! And very few people enjoy surviving the winters of Detroit.

You forgot Asian Tiger mosquitoes. Think you're safe busting your ass doing yard work at noon on a sweltering day? Think again!

Re: Georgia Has a Coast?

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Post by gebeeson »

jmckib wrote: post #131
teddyc wrote: post #77

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Cumberland Island is an awesome place to camp. I have some very fond memories of it.

I'm camping there next week! Anything I should make sure to see? I have heard there are wild horses but I'm not sure where to look for them.

The horses roam all over the place - I can nearly guarantee you that you won't miss them. They are everywhere! As to where to go and what to see - choose one of the trails that hits the beach. Lots to see!

Re: Georgia Has a Coast?

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Post by gebeeson »

I work on St. Simons Island and enjoy the environment completely; great place for a vacation. I would also like to plug Jekyll island which is just south over the bridge - there is a fee to get onto the island and passes are available. Beaches, a water park, hotels and a largish island to explore. Good times.

Re: Georgia Has a Coast?

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Post by stevehawk »

IAmGraydon wrote: post #5
stevehawk wrote: post #4

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I love runs like mosquito creek. Seadoo used to make a small 4 person jetboat (now it's basically a floating mansion for towing boarders) that was so quick and nimble and we would negotiate a similar area in the Virginia tidewater region during high tide. As teenagers it was how we learned where the apex if a turn is and the very important "no throttle? No turning" aspect of jetted water vehicles. Both of which serve…

HR native here just saying hi!

I just assume anyone posting from HR is stuck in a tunnel or on a bridge. xD

Re: Georgia Has a Coast?

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Post by smt88 »

DoreenMichele wrote: post #134
smt88 wrote: post #75

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The site is a regional publication for the Southeastern US, and it has "Southerner" in the name. So it's not vaguely geographically defined at all.

has "Southerner" in the name. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southerners_(Korean_politica... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southerner_(New_Zealand_trai...

So your examples are a political faction that disappeared in the 1700s and a train in New Zealand?

Why would either of those things be bitter?

Even if you want to talk about Georgia vs. Georgia, the US state is almost 3x the size (in population) and the nation was "Republic of Georgia" as recently as the 90's.

Further, 60% of native English speakers are in the US and also this is the exact headline used by a website for/by US Southerners.

Should the headline have been, "Georgia, the state in the United States, has a coastline?"

Is this really a harmful or inexcusable example of US-centrism? Should publishers in the country of Georgia always explain that they're referring to the country and not the US state?

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