Georgia's most popular beach faces ongoing erosion threat

As sea-level rise and storm surge accelerate coastal erosion, Georgia's Tybee Island requires continuous management and investment to remain viable.

First covered Oct 7, 2026 · 1:15 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

35d Grist The never-ending struggle to protect Georgia’s most popular beach

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Appeared in: 2026-10-07 (#13)