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Cumberland Island Development Fact Sheet |
"...The Lumar property is directly north of the NPS Sea Camp campground. It runs the width of the island (from marsh to beach) and is bisected by the Main Road and the Parallel Trail. The owners have indicated that they intend to build 10-12 houses on the property. ..."
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Ltr. to T&G Editor |
"...driving of motor vehicles on the beach and over the dunes. ..."
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Email to Camden County Commissioner - District 3 |
"...please know that I am firmly against any action taken by you and Camden County to permit any private or commercial development (within and) adjacent to Cumberland Island National Seashore; one of the largest and most ecologically diverse barrier islands on the Atlantic coast. ..."
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Ltr. to T&G Editor |
"...all of us are stewards of this wounderful place ..."
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Ltr. to T&G Editor |
"Variance should not be granted..."
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Ltr. to T&G Editor |
"Commissioners should not let Variance stand ..."
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Ltr. to T&G Editor |
"Opposition to Variance should put up their cash ..."
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Article in Connect Savannah |
Preserving Cumberland Island is imperative
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Talking Points |
Cumberland Island Talking Points
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Ltr. to Board of County Commissioners, Camden County, Georgia |
“Wish List” for Cumberland Island Zoning
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Times-Union Opinion |
"Is it time to protect Cumberland Island?"
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Ltr. to The Honorable Earl L. "Buddy” Carter First District of Georgia, U.S. House of Representatives |
"...Some say this is a “local issue”. This is correct regarding “zoning” and local “codes”. However, this island is the crown jewel of Georgia’s coastal barrier islands. In addition, as the name of the seashore suggests, this is a National resource, with international visibility and tens of thousands of annual visitors and campers from throughout the Country and the world. ..."
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T&G Front Page |
"Residents appeal Island variance"
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T&G Front Page |
"Island wrestles with land" - Cumberland Island National Park Superintendent Comments
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Ltr to T&G Editor |
"...There are few places left to show our kids and grandkids how beautiful this country, and our barrier islands, used to be. ..."
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By Dan Chapman - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |
Planned new homes on Cumberland Island rattle environmentalists
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Links to related articles |
Various
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Website Contact Email |
"...These agreements and guidelines should be kept. ..."
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Website Contact Email |
"...As this process unfolds, please make your feelings known to the County and the press...."
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Website Contact Email |
"....Once the building begins, you lose all control. ..."
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Website Contact Email |
"...I would like Cumberland Island to remain in its present condition ..."
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T&G Article 12/15/2016 |
"Commission approves varience on Cumberland ..."
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T&G Article 03/23/2017 |
"...A federal appellate judge recently upheld the decision of a U.S. District Court, affirming that the Candler family does not have a reserved right to relocate or extend the Brick-Kiln dock on Cumberland Island and the National Park Service does have the authority to deny their request to alter the dock.
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Website Contact Email |
"...It is a place of refuge, peace, and tranquility that should not be disturbed. ...."
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Website Contact Email |
"...I strongly believe it would be an abomination to develop it in any way, particularly by building private dwellings on the south end so near the campgrounds. ..."
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NPR - First Coast Connect 89.9 FM
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Tuesday on “First Coast Connect” we heard the controversy over developing of up to 10 homes on Cumberland Island National Seashore with former Georgia legislator and Camden County resident Bill Bruce.
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FOLIO MEDIA HOUSE |
Environmental activist blasts plan to rezone 1,000 acres of Cumberland Island
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T&G Front Page 03/30/2017 |
"...If the land were split and houses were built, the structures could be close to the National Park Service’s Sea Camp dock, facilities and campground and might be visible from the main road and parallel hiking trail...."
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Ltr to T&G Editor |
Three Letters to the T&G Editor – 03/30/2017
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The Florida Times-Union |
"Mark Woods: If you want Cumberland Island preserved, now is time to let leaders know."
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Saporta Report |
"...When people come together, we can find ways to balance community growth and conservation. ..."
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T&G Front Page 04/06/2017 |
"...of nine people who approached the podium to speak during the public comments portion of the meeting. Seven were Camden County residents, one was from Wayne County and one was from Jacksonville, Fla. ..."
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Ltr to T&G Editor |
"...Today the island is facing a new threat from current generations of the very families that originally protected the island. ..."
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T&G OPINION Thursday, April 6, 2017
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"...The variance request that a private Cumberland Island landowner is seeking from Camden County is not just a neighborhood issue, but one that has the potential to affect us all, Camden County citizens in particular. ..." "....If the county attorney does find a resolution between the two feuding parties, what role then does the voting public have in this issue? What point does it serve to advertise the law change and hold hearings to gather public comments if the commissioners have already brokered a backdoor deal with a few select stakeholders? ..."
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The Brunswick News 04/08/2017 |
"...We've heard nothing but silence from you folks (St. Marys City Council) ...."
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Savannah Morning News 04/10/2017 |
"...County attorney John Myers said the fight over private property on Cumberland is not one the county wanted. He met with the park’s superintendent when the issue first arose. He said exactly what Myers didn’t want to hear — that despite sitting in the park the fee simple properties are not under the park’s jurisdiction. ..."
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SAM G. CANDLER
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"...Our families would be as horrified as anyone if huge subdivisions were developed on Cumberland. Thus, we are investigating ways to limit the number of houses that might be built per year. Our goal is that any such home would be a quiet, unobtrusive presence on Cumberland. ..."
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T&G Front Page 04/20/2017 |
St. Marys considers weighing in on Cumberland zoning
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Multiple Letters 04/20/2017 |
Pro and Con
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OPINION Thursday, April 13, 2017 |
It’s a reasonable use of our land |
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Multiple Letters 04/13/2017 |
Commissioners aren’t listening to constituents
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Ltr to T&G Editor 04/27/2017 |
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GPB Interview 05/03/2017 |
"...A group of private landowners wants to develop 1,000 acres on Georgia’s Cumberland Island. Opponents say the rezoning would negatively impact wildlife and tourism. ..."
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May - June Letters & Info |
Various Letters from Citizens and Newspaper Articles
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