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The Legend Behind St. Simons Island’s Tree Spirits

by Guerry Norwood In exploring St. Simons Island, it’s possible, when looking closely at certain of the majestic oak trees that cover the island, to find one actually looking back at you. There, peering out from the trunk, from between two huge branches, or from the stub of a long-vanished branch, you may see the unmistakable image of a weathered face. These are the Tree Spirits of St. Simons Island-lovingly carved...

Santa Claus is Coming To the St. Simons Village Pier

Santa Claus will make a grand entrance, by sea, at the Village Pier this weekend. Bring the children Saturday, December 12th at 12:30 pm. to see Mr. Claus arrive by boat – escorted by Sea Tow! Following his arrival, Mr. Claus will remain at the pier in the playground area for photos and last minute Christmas requests. In the event you are unable to attend Saturday’s festivities, don’t worry, Santa...

Smallest Church In America

by Guerry Norwood South Newport, Georgia: This still active chapel is called the “Smallest Church in America”. Memory Park Christ Chapel — Just south of I-95 exit 67, on hwy. 17.  Agnes Harper, a rural grocer with limited funds, built a 10 X 15 foot building in the Coastal Georgia woods near South Newport.  She wrote the deed in the name of Jesus Christ and invited everyone (locals and tourists) to...

Golf in “The Golden Isles” along the Georgia Coast

by Guerry Norwood The Georgia Coast is the home of abundant classic southern coastal golf courses. One of the newer ones is The Golf Club at Sanctuary Cove. I have played there a couple of times in the last two weeks with friends and my youngest son and it is in great shape. They have already over seeded for the fall so the greens and fairways are in great shape. The...

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