The Tybee Breeze

04/01/2024

New Species Alert!
A new species of flying sea horse was discovered on Little Tybee! The species name will be "Pegasius aquatica". It was seen flying from tree to tree and perching on the limbs looking for insects. They specifically feed on mosquitos.
More information will be released as we observe this creature more 🐴🪽

02/07/2022

Raffle for a pretty sweet getaway! Who doesn’t love Tybee? See details below-

CASA Dancing with Savannah Stars Tybee Raffle

03/20/2020

The City of Tybee Island has decided to close its beaches and ban the open consumption of alcohol citywide due to COVID-19.

03/19/2020

FINAL DECISION:

https://tybeeisland.com/discover-tybee/city-of-tybee-march-18-2020-update/

FINAL DECISION: All businesses close at 11 pm, except restaurants may sell take-out food until 2:45 am, if the customer has called in the order. So the convenience stores and bars will close earlier than they normally do. Effective on Friday evening. Can be reviewed, but effective at least until Apr...

01/03/2020

Congratulations to Tybee Islands first female mayor, sworn in minutes ago- Shirley Sessions.

04/02/2019

Sea spray and sunshine! What’s not to love about Tybee? Ready to make a move or add a second home to your list? Be sure to check this one out. Contact us to view!

03/19/2019

Does everyone have their beach bodies ready?

09/12/2018

Beaches are closed.

Chatham County emergency officials say residents need to make their own decision on whether they want to evacuate out of the path of Hurricane Florence. As of Wednesday morning, CEMA officials say we can expect to start to feel the first impact from Florence sometime between eight o'clock Thursday n...

09/07/2018

Highway 80 at Lazaretto Creek shut down both directions due to vehicle accident according to Chatham Emergency Management Agency

07/25/2018

Thankful these babies are doing well.
http://www.savannahnow.com/news/20180724/loggerhead-hatchlings-found-in-tybee-hotel-room

UPDATE: Five of the hatchlings were released around 5:30 at the Center Street beach.A housekeeper at Admiral's Inn on Tybee discovered six live loggerhead

06/07/2018

Excited to see a new adventure on the island!!!! Y’all check out Escape Tybee and let us know if you survived!

A Fun Puzzle Room Experience Best Shared With Family and Friends on Tybee Island

09/17/2017

Consider helping our beloved Tybee Tybee Strong

09/07/2017

: This now includes all of Chatham County and a few regions west of I-95 shown in the map below.
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: Gov. Deal is issuing a mandatory evacuation notice for coastal towns, east of I-95.

The mandatory evacuation order begins Saturday at 8 a.m. and includes all areas east of I-95 across the state. -> http://bit.ly/2w8eIJc

09/07/2017

Chatham schools closing

There will be no school Friday, Monday or Tuesday for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System students to allow our families time to make preparations for potentially dangerous conditions associated with Hurricane Irma. Only essential staff will be required to work on Friday and will be notified by his or her Supervisor. Please continue to monitor this page and SCCPSS.com for further notifications as conditions warrant.

09/07/2017

Conference today at 2

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09/06/2017

Let us know if you hear of any other closings

In preparation for Hurricane Irma, some schools across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry have issued changes to normal scheduling, including cancellations. In addition, some Friday night football g…

09/05/2017

What are your plans for IRMA should a turn to the north occur?

Hurricane Irma is a category 5 hurricane with winds at 175 mph and still expected to strengthen during the next 48hrs. Here's the 8am intermediate advisory from NHC.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 05/1200Z 16.7N 57.7W 150 KT 175 MPH
12Hrs 05/1800Z 17.0N 58.9W 155 KT 180 MPH
24Hrs 06/0600Z 17.7N 61.5W 150 KT 175 MPH
36Hrs 06/1800Z 18.6N 64.2W 145 KT 165 MPH
48Hrs 07/0600Z 19.6N 67.0W 140 KT 160 MPH
72Hrs 08/0600Z 21.2N 72.5W 135 KT 155 MPH
96Hrs 09/0600Z 22.4N 77.2W 135 KT 155 MPH
120Hrs 10/0600Z 24.0N 81.0W 130 KT 150 MPH

06/01/2017

See ya later alligator!

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — An 8-foot-long alligator was spotted on Tybee Island this morning. The 10-year-old gator was initially sighted in the water around 7:30 a.m. when Tybee Fire and Pol…