Tybee Retreat

05/09/2025

Keep our slower friends in mind…

05/07/2025

It’s May so the nesting season has officially begun!

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It’s May which means the start of sea turtle nesting season here in the southeast.

05/07/2025

The Beach Bum Parade is coming up Friday, May 16th at 6:30 PM — and we still have a few spots open at Tybee Retreat!

Comfy rooms, outdoor showers, and a short walk to the beach — everything you need for an easy, fun weekend on Tybee.
👉 Book here: Http://TybeeRetreat.com

03/14/2025

Getting ready for a wonderful summer!!!

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08/02/2024

Emergency Communications are temporarily down on Tybee…

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The problem has been corrected.

All phone lines including 911 are down at the Tybee Island emergency communications center.

All 911 calls are being routed to Savannah.

07/02/2024

Stay safe and aware…

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05/22/2024

Good information on golf carts…

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Did you know that most car seat manufacturers don’t recommend their use on golf carts?

Unfortunately, many visitors to Tybee try to get around this fact by holding small children in their laps as the cruise the island on carts. We’ll be blunt. THIS IS NOT OK!

According to Tybee Island City Ordinance, all occupants of golf carts must be properly restrained at all times. If that isn’t possible, then this simply isn’t a viable mode of transportation for you!

Please don’t risk the safety of your kids for a quick thrill.

For a complete list of golf cart rules, including registration procedures, and which streets they’re allowed to drive on, visit:

https://www.cityoftybee.org/375/Golf-Carts

04/20/2024

Access to the island is currently limited…

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🟢 UPDATE @ 1:47PM: All lanes of traffic are open. Please remain patient as normal flow resumes.

Officers are on scene of an accident involving five vehicles on top of the Lazaretto Creek Bridge. It’s important to know that there are no alternate routes on or off the island. That means motorists traveling to and from Tybee should expect significant delays.

Emergency personnel are working diligently to clear the scene as soon as possible. In the meantime, everyone is asked to remain patient and follow the instructions of all law enforcement officers.

04/18/2024

OC News

ORANGE CRUSH HIGHWAY 80 TRAFFIC PLANS

The Chatham County Police Department will have a substantial number of additional officers on duty, and will heavily patrol US Highway 80 and surrounding neighborhoods during this weekend’s Orange Crush event.

The Department’s plans are in response to what is traditionally a weekend where extremely high traffic volume causes significant congestion both on Highway 80 and in several neighborhoods.

“Our goal this weekend is to make sure everyone traveling on Highway 80 gets to their destination safely, and with as few delays as possible given the thousands of additional cars expected to be on the roadway,” said Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley.

The Chatham County Police Department will utilize the same staffing model used during hurricanes to make sure the maximum number of police officers are on duty throughout the weekend. This will allow officers to saturate Highway 80 and surrounding areas, while still having enough sworn personnel to respond to calls that come in from other parts of the county.

Officers will be stationed strategically along Highway 80 in an effort to assist with traffic flow, and to be able to arrive quickly in the event of an accident or another emergency response.

Officers will also heavily patrol neighborhoods on Whitemarsh, Wilmington, and Talahi Islands. These patrols will be focused on traffic flow, while ensuring that state laws and local ordinances are followed. There is no plan to block off access to any neighborhoods or residential streets.

The Chatham County Police Department’s specialized units -- and their equipment -- will also be prepared to respond to emergencies, if necessary. This includes the Department’s Marine Patrol, Aviation and K9 Units, as well as Forensic Drone Operators.

These enhanced operations are scheduled run from Friday, April 19, 2024 through Sunday, April 21, 2024.

04/18/2024

Marine center to close early.

In preparation for heavy traffic and higher-than-usual island activity expected this weekend, we will be closed on Saturday, April 20th.
Our normal operating hours of 9:30-5:00pm will resume on Sunday, April 21!

We apologize for any inconvenience