Jekyll Island, Georgia is a beautiful island located on the coast of Georgia mid-point between Savannah and Jacksonville, FL. The Jekyll Island Authority is a self-supporting authority of the State of Georgia responsible for the overall management and stewardship of Jekyll Island. Obtaining its operating revenues from leases, fees, and island amenity operations, income is used to maintain, develop, beautify, and promote Jekyll Island as a public beach resort and a world-class vacation and meeting destination. Jekyll Island does not receive any tax revenues for its operation.