The never-ending struggle to protect Georgia’s most popular beach

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By Emily JonesOct 7, 2026, 4:15 am103 ptsTrending
Barrier islands like Tybee Island, off the coast of Georgia, should naturally accumulate sand from islands farther north, but human activity — development on the island, building sea walls and jetties, creating shipping channels — has disrupted that process. As a result, barrier islands are constantly…

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