The Tybee Beautification Association installed the Tybee Island sign and maintains the grounds surrounding it.

The sign was designed by Sally Bostwick, a local artist famous for her seaside scenes. Unveiled on June 30, 1986, the sign continues to welcome residents and visitors to our island.

An event that takes place each year from May until September is Yard of the Month. The island is divided into four specific residential areas (1-4) and a commercial area, which covers any property that is not residental. Each month five winners receive certificates, display the Yard of the Month sign in their yard. are recognized in the Tybee News, and are recognized with their name and a picture of their yard on the Tybee Beautification Associations web site. Winners are chosen by volunteer judges that are members of the Tybee Beautification Association. These judges try to select yards that has been greatly improved, or a gardener whose flowers decorate our island. These deserving winners take pride in their yards and certainly enhance the overall look of the island. They share the same ideals that our group hopes to promote keeping our island clean and beautiful

Tucked away in Memorial Park is another Tybee treasure. Located between the entrance road and the old school building is Tybee's only cemetery. Bernie Goode, vice-president of the Beautification Association, is spearheading an effort to document the history of the cemetery. Bernie's research indicates that the cemetery was established in the mid 1870's. Many of the earliest graves are those of men who drowned at sea. The bodies of a 17-year old named H. Max C. Eggerz and three Rotureau brothers, all thought to have drowned in the same ship wreak, washed up on Tybee. They were then buried on land donated by Mayor J.G. Butler. The latest burial occurred in 1952. Although only eleven marked graves remain today, a 1922 memo from the police chief to the mayor reported 20 existing graves, with three pending burial permits. While research continues, one thing is certain - the cemetery is worthy of restoration, preservation, recognition, and beautification.

The Beautification Association plans to enclose the cemetery with an attractive wrought iron fence, straighten some of the stones, erect a historic marker, and landscape the area. The total cost for the project will be approximately $20,000. To date, the City of Tybee has contributed $5000 and the Tybee Beautification Association and the Tybee Island Historical Society have each donated $1000. If you would like to support this project, please mail your tax deducible donation to the Tybee Beautification Association P.O. Box 1005 Tybee Island, GA.

Tybee Beautification recently installed two blue bird houses in Jaycee Park. A pair of blue birds has already nested in one of the houses.

Many people, including residents of nearby nursing homes enjoy the gazebo built by Tybee Beautification. The association also maintains the plants around the gazebo.

Tybee Beautification installed playground equipment in Jaycee Park much to the enjoyment of children, both residents and tourists.

Bette Carriker, Anita Woodward, and Sara Jones undertook to paint a billboard that was donated to the Tybee Beautification. This was a first effort for all of us, but we had fun doing it and hope it gets our message across.