What's Up Tybee: Recent Episodes
Sandy McCloud
News and happenings--from local island politics to entertainment offerings on Georgia's easternmost, quirkiest little barrier community, Tybee Island.
How did a crooked shack in the sand become one of Tybee Island's favorite watering holes and renowned restaurants? George Sprigs shares a funny and interesting journey from his academic religious studies to the owner of a favorite destination spot that has garnered movie and national TV appearances and accolades from food critics all over the world.
If you ever wondered how one of Tybee's beloved Beach Bum Parade here's the answer. Our guest, Jack Boyleston, tells the story of a group of guys who just wanted to goof off and have fun on a softball field led to the quirkiest parade on Tybee. The event returns on Friday, May 19th so get out your best water gun or raincoat and head to the island!
Interview with Science Center's Chantal Audron who shares details about the center's magical creatures and their goals to teach island visitors and residents to value and protect them.
A visit with Zac Bennett, an arborist with Barrett Tree Experts, who talks about the importance of protecting Tybee's trees and offers tips on how to keep them healthy and thriving.
Atlanta native Tami Mickle, who now calls Tybee her home, shares her story of life on an ice rink as a performer, coach and sports television producer and about the exciting new ice skating facility that's coming to our area.
Meet Demery Bishop (if you haven't already) the island's former FBI agent turned all around Tybee poster boy for good citizenship. This South Georgia native sets a great example of how to enjoy all this island offers while serving the community in a long list of public service roles.
This is the real-life story of a woman and her family who lived through the devastating hurricane that decimated Tybee Island in 1893. It's reenacted by voice talent Barri Marshall from the letter written by a M. S. Workman who survived the gigantic storm. Mrs. Workman details the horror in a letter to her family after the terrifying night it came calling on Tybee.
Visit with Tybee Island Mayor Shirley Sessions to talk about making plans for the hurricane season...for details on how to make a plan for you and your family here are some other great resources besides TEMA, GEMA and FEMA:
https://hurricanestrong.org/
https://dph.georgia.gov/during-and-after-hurricane
https://www.georgiapower.com/company/safety/outages-and-stormcenter/stay-safe-duringastorm/hurricane.html
https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Hurricane-Guide-April-2019.pdf
Local resident and independent filmmaker Mickey Youmans shares his memories of what happened off the Tybee coast in 1958 when two planes collided and a nuclear bomb was "lost" at sea.
It's been a crazy ride for Tybee Post Theater Director Evan Goetz who took the position in April of 2021, the middle of the COVID pandemic. But he's managed to make the best of a very challenging situation to bring excellent programs that keep people coming to see the shows. Find out about Evan's background and philosophy for running the fantastic venue and his hopes for the future of the theater. Also, mark you calendar for November 12, 2022! Evan reveals details on a big musical event will be coming to the island and tells you how to get involved to make sure the Post continues to provide great entertainment in the future. Check out details of upcoming events at www.tybeeposttheater.org.
With Earth Day on the way, it's a great time to visit with "Fight Dirty Tybee" founder Tim Arnold. He talks about the passion of his volunteers, generous businesses like Salt Island Fish and Beer and others on the island who are working hard to keep the beaches clean. He also shares details on some innovative programs they have put into action and about the need to elect committed policy makers who will step up and do other right thing with new ordinances aimed at stopping the unending litter and pollution on our island.
A visit with Tybee resident, artist and island beekeeper Natalisa Strickland who talks about her journey to get to the island, her love of the insects and her quest to be an teacher and ambassador for the bees.
Tybee Island native Hanna Piper who has spent two seasons dancing at Rockefeller Center in NYC as one of the high kicking Rockettes talks about her journey getting to the big stage, the excitement of the show and challenges that COVID has presented for the group.
We visit with Captain Tiffany Hayes, the highest ranking female police officer the island has ever had who hopes to have the top job one day...and with the Tybee Island Beach Brigade, Tybee's coolest group of choreographed marching women who have a blast and make parades on the island worth going to!
From paintings to embroidery pieces and a whole lot in between, artist Tiffany Star O'Brien does it with a style and flair like no other.
Professional dancers "Harry & Sally" found that dancing for six months on the high seas across the continents was not as exciting or fun as they expected...and it was definitely not a trip for those who have a problem with being confined.
Tybee Island Georgia Firefighter and EMS worker Mae Burrows saves lives by day and fights fashion faux pas by night with her unique clothing designs.
Tybee firefighter and EMT works handling emergencies by day and making fashion by night.
Interview with two professional dancers with ties to Tybee and Savannah who just returned from a six month, hopefully, just once in a lifetime, journey on a cruise ship.