Darien Downtown Development Authority

Darien Downtown Development Authority The Darien Downtown Development Authority drives growth, revitalization, and planning for our historic district.

The Darien DDA Board meets monthly—1st Tuesdays at 5:30 PM at City Hall. Join us in shaping the future of downtown Darien!

08/08/2025
08/06/2025

A six-member team from McIntosh County recently attended the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact Rural Development Institute, a three-day summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity. They left RDI with a prioritized list of projects and initiatives designed to build a better future for the people who live, work, play, and visit in their community, including providing direction and additions to community infrastructure in the hopes of improving tourism opportunities and looking at ways to support workforce needs, like childcare. https://bit.ly/452tQKQ 🔥
VSU Center for South Georgia Regional Impact McIntosh County Industrial Development Authority City of Darien, Georgia Darien Downtown Development Authority Darien-McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce

In The Darien News…
08/06/2025

In The Darien News…

08/06/2025

It’s time once again for our Wednesday night Local Social. This week we have a treat! Our guest bartender will be Zack Rath. Zach and his wife Carrie owns Open Gates Bed & Breakfast and Darien Dockside Inn here in Darien. Carrie will also be our bartender. Zach’s favorite beer is Creature Comforts Tropicalia and it will be on special. So come on out and say hi to the dynamic duo that is Zach And Carrie.

08/05/2025
🌊 RUFF’S CUSTOM COASTAL ADVENTURES 🎣 Where the Water’s Wild and the Welcome Is Personal!Some people grow up on the water...
08/04/2025

🌊 RUFF’S CUSTOM COASTAL ADVENTURES 🎣 Where the Water’s Wild and the Welcome Is Personal!

Some people grow up on the water. But Christopher Ruff grew up with it in his bones—and in his heart.

His story begins on Jekyll Island, where his family moved when he was just six months old, from New York. His dad ran a handyman business and helped shape the island’s small-town spirit—but it was his mom who truly shaped Christopher’s love for the outdoors.

🎣 “She didn’t fish—but she loved that I did.” When he was just a little boy, his mom would pack up a lawn chair, a good book, and take him out to the golf course pond. She’d find a shady spot while he tossed a line, always close enough to cheer him on. Those quiet afternoons—just a boy, a bobber, and his biggest fan—are still some of his most cherished memories. That spirit of connection, of slowing down to enjoy the water and each other, is at the heart of every trip he offers today.

⛵ From the National Park Service to the Georgia Coast
Christopher built a 25-year career in land management with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the National Park Service. His work took him from Miami to Las Vegas… but he never lost sight of home. When the time came to settle down, he knew exactly where to go: McIntosh County.

🌾 Rooted in McIntosh
He bought the historic Holland property, passed to him not through a listing, but through trust. The owners said, “We don’t just want to sell the property—we want to sell it to you.” With his brother's help, they lovingly renovated the home, and soon after, Ruff’s Custom Coastal Adventures was born.

🤝 Invested in His Community
Christopher doesn’t just live here—he serves here.
* Vice-Chair, Darien-McIntosh Chamber of Commerce – Supporting local businesses and strategic growth
* Family Fishing Rodeo Organizer, Blessing of the Fleet – Running a favorite family tradition
* 4-H Archery Coach – Teaching focus, confidence, and sportsmanship to local youth
* Private Fi****ms Instructor – With over 25 years of experience, including 8 years at FLETC

🐬 Every Trip is Built Around You. At Ruff’s, custom isn’t a buzzword—it’s a promise. Whether you're looking to…
✔️ Reel in redfish and trout on an in-shore trip
✔️ Catch a dolphin sighting at sunset
✔️ Island-hop from Cumberland to Sapelo
✔️ Take a full-day adventure complete with beach time and dockside dining
✔️ Learn boating safety hands-on with your own vessel
✔️ Or just escape into the wild beauty of the Georgia coast..Christopher will make it a day you’ll never forget.

📞 Call for custom pricing based on your group size, interests, and timing.
912-269-6100 | [email protected]

📲 Follow along on Facebook: Ruff's Custom Coastal Adventures

🎁 FREE FISHING TRIP GIVEAWAY! Win a half-day fishing charter this October!
✅ LIKE the page
✅ FOLLOW the page
✅ SHARE the giveaway post
Once you complete all three, you're in the drawing! Let the countdown to adventure begin!

🎣 From Jekyll’s ponds to McIntosh’s backwaters—Christopher Ruff’s life has always been about the water. Now he’s inviting you aboard.

08/02/2025

Hi Everyone! Today is beautiful and we are having a cold front! 😂😂 come see us today open 10am to 5pm and see beautiful Angie!!

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