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Welcome to the Golden Isles blog, where we post up general updates, press releases and news/travel magazine clippings.

Matt Kuchar wins The Players Championship

An Exciting Weekend for Golden Isles Golf

Blog posted on May 16th, 2012

The Players Championship excitement began with PGA Tour rookie and St. Simons Island resident, Brian Harman receiving a phone call the morning of the first day, notifying him that he has moved from “first alternate” to playing in the tournament.  He went on to amaze spectators in the second round, on the 8th hole by chipping in from 43 yards away for a birdie which helped keep him in the tournament for the rest of the weekend.

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Plein air artist paints historical canon

The Plein Air Affair comes to a close...

Blog posted on April 24th, 2012

This is the first year the Plein Air Affair has gone national, hosting 23 premier artists from across America to paint ‘en plein air’ (in the open air) at key sites around the scenic island of St. Simons. The artists were chosen in a competitive juried selection process and arrived from 11 states, from as far away as California. During the 15 day celebration filled with 16 events, this year’s artists painted for three of those days (April 18th-20th) at various locations on the island including key St. Simons Land Trust sites like Cannon’s Point and Frederica Park.

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Gary Allan to play at the McGladrey Classic in Georgia's Golden Isles

The McGladrey Classic Brings Country Music Singer Gary Allan to Georgia’s Golden Isles

Press Release posted on April 20th, 2012

The McGladrey Classic, an official event of the PGA TOUR, is building on the tradition it started last year when Host Organization Davis Love Foundation brought Darius Rucker to southeast Georgia for a concert “Live Under the Oaks” at Sea Island Golf Club, presented by Southeast Georgia Health System. On Wednesday, October 17th at 7:30 pm, country music singer Gary Allan will perform as part of this year’s tournament week activities.

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One of many gorgeous Golden Isles golf couses

Links Magazine: Golf Travel - Golden Isles

News Clipping posted on April 12th, 2012
Great golf—and golf specials—meet spectacular oceanside settings at Georgia’s Golden Isles, home of the McGladrey Classic. Four beautiful barrier islands, midway between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida, make up one of the most spectacular and acclaimed golf getaways on the East Coast.
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A Little Light Music on St. Simons Island, GA

Summer Music Series

Blog posted on March 30th, 2012

Summer is in the air and soon the sounds of many summer music series will be as well. Each summer, visitors and residence alike, enjoy open air concerts on waterfront parks and lawns throughout the Golden Isles.

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McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport

Golden Isles Aviation "Pre-thinks" the Customer

News Clipping posted on March 22nd, 2012
SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – At sunset, flying low over the labyrinth of salt marshes, lush maritime forests and sandy beaches that lace together Georgia's Golden Isles, you realize there can be truth in advertising, that a place can live up to its name.
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What is new in the Golden Isles?

Blog posted on March 16th, 2012

As the weather heats up leading into summer, more than just seasons are changing in Georgia’s Golden Isles.

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Azaleas in bloom in the Golden Isles

Winter turns to Spring in the Golden Isles

Blog posted on March 1st, 2012
Winters in the Golden Isles are short, sweet and mild, generally from early December through early February with daytime highs in the 60’s and evening lows in the 40’s. This year, we were pleased to find many days in the 70’s and lows in the mid 50’s. I compare a winter in the Golden Isles to a mild fall up North.
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Southern Living - Ultimate Spring Escapes

News Clipping posted on February 24th, 2012

www.southernliving.com
Article written by: Allyson Ayers

Slather on the sunscreen and prepare for bliss at one of our
favorite spring vacation destinations.

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The NEW GoldenIsles.com Website

Blog posted on January 25th, 2012

Welcome to the Golden Isles Convention and Visitor Bureau's Blog!

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