TYBEE ISLAND, GA. On Saturday, May 21, community members and local elected officials will gather on Tybee Island Pier for the 12th annual Hands Across the Sand event. Participants will hear from elected officials in a press conference and then form a line in the sand, demonstrating opposition to offshore drilling and support for clean, renewable energy.  

In the coming weeks, the Department of Interior is expected to release a proposed 5-Year Offshore Drilling Program. During his Campaign, President Biden pledged to end new drilling. Oceana and participants are counting on President Biden to fulfil his promise.  

The press conference will start at 11:00 a.m. and will feature comments from Tybee Mayor Shirley Session, Hermina Glass-Hill of Oceana, and Kathryn Williams of North Beach Bar & Grill.  Other local and statewide elected officials have been invited.  

Co-hosts for Hands Across the Sand on Tybee Island include Oceana, Surfrider Georgia, Fight Dirty Tybee, Keep Golden Isles Beautiful, and Riverrat Productions. 

What: 12th annual Hands Across the Sand event  

When: Saturday, May 21 

9:30 a.m. Beach Cleanup on Tybee Island 

11:00 a.m. Press Conference led by Mayor Shirley Session 

12:00 p.m. Hands Across the Sand Ceremony 

Where: Tybee Island Pier, Tybee Beach Pier - Google Maps