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Are you looking to enjoy the game with thousands of Georgia Bulldogs fans? Come to St. Simons Island! With a long standing history of being the place for Georgia Football Fans to be for the much anticipated rivalry game of University of Georgia versus the University of Florida. Enjoy a day at the beach, local restaurants, bars and shops all while being surrounded by Georgia football fans! We would love to...

Fall is the perfect time of year in the Golden Isles! The days are still warm enough to enjoy the beautiful beaches and lay by the pool. The nights start to cool off a bit so you can enjoy walking to dinner or opting for dinner on the patio instead of inside. There is never a lack of great family friendly activities on St. Simons and the surrounding areas, but this...

Latest Hurricane Irma Update   9.14.2017 5:30 pm Dear Guest, Thank you for your patience as we continue to work through the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. We are happy to report our office has begun the process of reopening with a handful of staff able to return today and even more returning tomorrow. While our office is still without power, our generators are running and phone and data communications are...

Celebrate Labor Day surrounded by friends, family, good food and good fun!  Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals is looking forward to hosting several guests for the long weekend in honor of Labor Day next week.  We invite you to share in the fun with us by testing out some ideas to make your Labor Day BBQ a huge hit! Hodnett Cooper would love to host you, your friends and family at the Beach...

Cheers to a long weekend ahead! Memorial Day Weekend is a great holiday weekend where you get to spend some much needed extra time with friends and family and also get Monday off from work. St Simons Island is a great place to kick back and relax for the weekend, but you better believe you will see those patriotic red white and blue colors everywhere you look. Although a happy time with...

Enjoy the day strolling the beaches of St. Simons Island on this beautiful St. Patricks Day! The weather is beautiful, sunny and 60 degrees to be exact! Once you finish taking in the salt air and ocean breeze head to the village area and enjoy a day browsing through the island shops. As the old folklore, has it if you aren’t wearing green you will get pinched! We have plenty of shops...

Updated November, 7 2023 Located on the coast of Georgia, St. Simons Island is a haven of Southern charm and natural beauty. If you’re booking a trip to St. Simons, be sure to check out these unforgettable day trips, each offering a unique blend of history, relaxation, and adventure! Learn more about nearby coastal areas and start planning your next escape! Jekyll Island Jekyll Island may seem like a world...

St. Simons Island Bark For Life If you have patiently been watching and waiting for the giraffe at Animal Adventure Park in upstate New York to have her baby… or if you children are stoked for the release of Rock Dog, the animated movie today then you might be an animal lover! Or at least an animal liker. Unfortunately, we can’t help you with getting to see the brand new...

Relax and enjoy a long weekend on St. Simons Island! Celebrate President’s Day in the Golden Isles and take advantage of Sidney Lanier Bridge at sunset: This weekend Brunswick, Georgia hosts the annual Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation Bridge Run. This special event is unique in the fact that the run takes places solely on the 7,780 Sidney Lanier Bridge. Whereas most bridge runs include roads leading up to the bridge...

As the GoldenIsles News reports, The name Hodnett Cooper Real Estate has long been a mainstay in the Golden Isles real estate market. But in the spring that will change. The company will join Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise networks. In the spring, the company will officially begin operating as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate. The family-owned brokerage,...

Named America’s Most Romantic Town by Travel + Leisure, St. Simons Island is the perfect destination for a Valentine’s weekend getaway. Whether you are in a new relationship or looking for the perfect way to pop the question St. Simons is the gorgeous setting you’ve been searching for. Enjoy the small town charm and warm weather while you fall in love with your significant other all over again. You can start...

Shrimping on the Lady Jane Experience firsthand what it is like to be aboard an authentic shrimp boat. This popular attraction may be hard to get a reservation on during the summer months but during the winter you won’t have a problem. After boarding the Lady Jane, the vessel makes her way into the marsh. After lowering the nets and trawling, the nets are brought up and the bounty of...