From Millionaires to Commoners

When Nick Doms first saw Jekyll Island State Park in October 2014 it was love at first sight.He was stunned to discover that all the history books suddenly ended with the demise of the island as a private retreat for wealthy families in the 1940s as if there was nothing more to tell after Georgia acquired the land for a state park.The multitude of hotels motels picnic areas roads and trails certainly did not appear spontaneously as if by the waving of a magic wand and yet no one had told the story of how the island has become a state park that everyone can enjoy.The author took it upon himself to research the island's story to learn about the people who designed constructed and managed the enormous transformation. In this meticulously researched account he tells the fascinating story of the island sharing facts from history books primary documents and untold stories from locals who have lived on the land for several decades.Discover how a private secluded and exclusive island came to be a state park with open and affordable access to everyone.