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"Initially, Jekyll Island was part of the State Park system. However by 1950, as costs associated with getting the island ready for visitation began to mount, the island was taken out of the state park system and organized into a separate authority in order to become self-sustaining. The Jekyll Island Authority was created in 1950, and was designed to be a governing board. This board consisted of nine gubernatorial appointed members and was charged with the operation and care of the island. This management structure continues today. The island affords many opportunities for visitors who wish to come to the island. Some of the advancements made by the Jekyll Island Authority include the Convention Center, 3 ½ Golf Courses, miles of public accessible beaches, a Soccer Complex, bicycle paths, and a Historic District registered with National Historic Landmark Status. By legislative mandate, sixty five percent of the island is and will remain undeveloped, and left in its natural state."

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