City of Tybee Island

06/13/2026

Walker had been found!!!! 🙌🙌🙌

06/12/2026

🐾 We know many of you have been following Walker's story closely, and we wanted to share an update on the ongoing efforts to safely bring him home.

🚨 06.12.2026 6:27 AM Walker Update 🚨

Thermal drone teams maintained visual contact with Walker throughout the night until the recovery team was able to arrive on scene around 5:00 a.m. Walker is alert and ambulatory.

A recovery attempt is currently underway.

At this time, we are asking everyone to please stay out of the search area and do not attempt to assist on your own. If additional help is needed, we will post specific requests here. Please do not follow directions from anyone other than our team or the government agencies directly involved in this search effort.

Keeping the area clear gives Walker the best chance of a safe recovery and allows trained personnel to work efficiently.

Thank you all for your continued support, patience, and cooperation. 💜

Photo credit to Coastal thermal drone imaging

06/12/2026

❤️‍🩹 Community Fundraiser Tonight for Tybee Fire Victims ❤️‍🩹

Our Tybee community continues to show what makes this island so special.

Join us tonight at Spanky's Beachside as friends, neighbors, and visitors come together to support the Gulbronson and Simpson families, who lost their homes in Sunday's devastating fire on Jones Avenue.

🍽️ Enjoy a great meal while supporting a great cause
🤝 Connect with neighbors and show your support
❤️ Help local families as they begin the difficult process of rebuilding

The outpouring of love, generosity, and assistance from our community has been truly inspiring. Every act of kindness makes a difference.

📍 Spanky's Beachside
📅 Tonight

If you're unable to attend but would still like to help, gift cards are also being collected at City Hall for the affected families.

Thank you, Tybee, for continuing to come together in support of our neighbors during this challenging time. 💙🏝️🔥

Live music upstairs 5-8 Friday!

06/12/2026

📚🏖️ Need a Beach Read While Visiting Tybee? 🏖️📚

Forgot to pack a book? Finished your vacation read sooner than expected? Tybee Island is home to several free lending libraries where you can take a book, leave a book, or simply discover your next great read!

Whether you're relaxing on the beach, enjoying a rainy afternoon, or looking for a story to share with the kids, these community book boxes are stocked by generous residents and local businesses who love sharing the joy of reading.

📖 Free Lending Libraries can be found at:

🏢 Businesses
📍 River’s End Campground, 5 Fort Ave.
📍 Tybebean Coffee, 1213 U.S. Highway 80
📍 North Beach Bar and Grill, 33 Meddin Drive
📍 YMCA, 204 5th Street
📍 Tybee Market, 111 Butler Avenue

🏠 Residential Locations
📍 8 Van Horne Avenue
📍 10 Fort Street
📍 109 General George Marshall Boulevard
📍 10 N. Campbell Avenue
📍 602 2nd Avenue (Adult & Children's Books)
📍 904 2nd Avenue
📍 Corner of McLeod Avenue and Jones Avenue
📍 1008 Lowell Avenue
📍 1211 5th Avenue

📚 Grab a book, find a shady spot, and enjoy one of life's simple pleasures while you're on Tybee!

Have a favorite book you've finished? Consider leaving it behind for the next reader to enjoy. ❤️

06/11/2026

6/11/26 City Council Meeting

06/11/2026

The search for Walker continues, and the outpouring of support from our community has been incredible. Thank you to the volunteers, drone pilots, boat operators, rescue organizations, and everyone working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring him home. Please see the latest update below and continue to share information responsibly as coordinated search efforts move forward. 💜🐾

06/11/2026

🚧 Update: The Chatham Avenue Crossover is Open! 🚧

Good news, Tybee! The Chatham Avenue crossover construction project has been completed and the crossover is now open for public use.

These improvements were made to enhance safety and accessibility for residents and visitors traveling between the beach and surrounding areas. Thank you for your patience during construction as we worked to make this important beach access point safer and more user-friendly.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation throughout the project and hope you enjoy the improved crossover this summer! ☀️🏖️

06/11/2026

⚖️ Celebrating 35 Years of Service ⚖️

Following the June 2, 2026 Municipal Court session, the Tybee Island Municipal Court surprised our honorable Judge, Steven Scheer, with a special celebration recognizing his 35 years of dedicated service to the City of Tybee Island.

Judge Scheer was truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of appreciation, support, and love from colleagues, friends, and family who gathered to honor his remarkable career and lasting impact on our community.

As his wife, Anne, shared, “Please know that you pulled something off that has not been done very often, if at all… you totally surprised Judge Scheer.”

The Municipal Court would also like to extend sincere thanks to the Tybee Island Police Department for their assistance in coordinating the event and helping keep the celebration a secret, making the surprise even more meaningful.

For the past 35 years, Judge Scheer has served our community with unwavering dedication, professionalism, and integrity. His commitment to maintaining the dignity of the court and upholding the rule of law has helped foster public trust in our judicial system and has left a lasting legacy on Tybee Island.

Please join us in thanking Judge Scheer for his extraordinary service and congratulating him on this incredible milestone. 👏

06/10/2026

6/10/2026 City Council Workshop