Atlantic Beach, SC
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About Atlantic Beach
- • Singer Rudy Currence, a Grammy and Dove Award winner, hails from Atlantic Beach.
- • Atlantic Beach is a significant place in the history of Black tourism and recreation.
- • The 'Black Pearl' thrived due to segregation, offering Black Americans beach access.
- • It's one of the few remaining self-governed beach towns in the United States.
- • Hurricanes have repeatedly impacted Atlantic Beach, shaping its coastline and development.
- • Named for its location on the Atlantic Ocean, it was incorporated in 1966.
- • The population is around 190, making it one of South Carolina's smallest towns.
- • The elevation is about 7 feet, making it vulnerable to sea-level rise.
- • Tourism is the primary industry, with many residents working in hospitality.
- • Atlantic Beach exudes a relaxed, nostalgic vibe, reminiscent of simpler times.
- • The Carolina Panthers, based in Charlotte, are the closest NFL team.
- • Myrtle Beach hosted multiple Senior PGA Tour Championships, attracting golf legends.