Dogs on Tybee Beach? It Could Actually Happen!
đž DOGS ON THE BEACH ON TYBEE... COULD IT ACTUALLY HAPPEN? After nearly 15 years of talking about it, Tybee Island is officially taking another look at allowing dogs on the beach. Tybee City Council will hold a public workshop on Wednesday, October 14 at 3:00 PM at the Tybee Island Police Station to
Chatham County Property Taxes: Whatâs Different on Your 2026 Bill
CHATHAM COUNTY PROPERTY TAX BILLS ARE HERE! If you own property in Chatham County, your second property tax bill for 2026 should be arriving in the mail. The deadline to pay is November 16th. But before you look at the amount due and immediately pay it, TAKE A MINUTE and actually look over your bill
STVR Moratorium in Unincorporated Chatham County
 STVR MORATORIUM PASSED! This is for unincorporated Chatham County homes only. It officially passed this morning, Friday, July 10th, 2026, very quickly. Every commissioner voted in favor except Noha. It is effective IMMEDIATELY.  Just the mere possibility of a moratorium sparked a rush of STVR app
Tybee STR Ordinance Update: Tonightâs Public Hearing Has Been Postponed to August 13, 2026
 Many of you planned to attend the Tybee Island City Council meeting on 7/9 for the public hearing on the proposed Short Term Rental (STR) ordinance. Unfortunately, âthe required legal advertisement was not published for the full required timeâ before the meeting, so the public hearing could not le
New Goergia DNR Rules for Waterfront Properties is on the Way!
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has proposed formalizing private dock rules and there is public input June 24th until July 24th 2026. For context: Georgia passed the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act in 1970 The State owns most tidal water bottoms in Georgia (everything but the Kings Gra
Chatham County Extends Property Tax Exemption Filing Deadline to July 31, 2026
Chatham County Property Tax Exemption Deadline Extended to July 31, 2026 Chatham County homeowners now have additional time to apply for property tax exemptions after officials extended the filing deadline to July 31, 2026. This extension gives property owners extra opportunity to complete or update
GDOT Proposal For US Highway 80 (12/18/2025)
đ¨Â Tybee Residents and Visitors: The Future of Highway 80 Is on the Line The Georgia Department of Transportation is proposing a major redesign of Highway 80 and the deadline for public feedback is December 19. This decision will directly affect everyone who lives on, works on, or visits Tybee Islan
Lake Tahoe Short Term Rental Ordinance Overturned What This Mans For Tybee (03/14/2025)
Major Legal Victory Overturns Vacation Rental BanâWhat This Means for Tybee Island  A major legal ruling out of California has struck down a voter-approved ban on short-term rentals, setting a powerful precedent that could impact Tybee Islandâs ongoing legal battle over restrictive rental regulatio
Tybee Alliance Member Update (03/19/2026)
I have been following this court case for some time now, and I wanted to share the latest update that I received from the Tybee Alliance on August 20th: The Tybee Alliance is proud to share an important update on our ongoing efforts to protect vacation rental rights on Tybee Island. Our organization