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3 dead in Oregon helicopter collision, including flight instructor and student pilot
By Derek Jones
Amazon series about Challenger disaster, astronaut Sally Ride to film on Tybee Island
Derek Jones
Derek Jones
Reporter · Savannah, GA
Derek Jones has been covering education in Savannah for 7 years after earning his degree in Education Journalism from the University of South Carolina. He previously reported for NPR’s local affiliate, where he focused on educational policy and its impact on local schools and students.
More from Derek →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 5:45 PM · 1 min read
TYBEE, Ga. (WTOC) - Tybee Island’s beaches and pier are set to serve as the backdrop for an upcoming Amazon limited-series drama about the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy.State environmental regulators have cleared production to film scenes for The Challenger, a drama focusing on astronaut Sally Ride—the first American woman in space—and the events leading up to the shuttle disaster.According to a Letter of Permission issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division, filming is slated for the first week of November across three main island locations:Walter Parker Pier and Pavilion: Crews will stage a “walk-and-talk” scene, prompting a temporary closure of the pier and pavilion to the public for roughly three hours on shoot day.6th to 7th Street Beach: A stunt sequence featuring a performer launching a parasail from the beach into open water, supported by dedicated marine safety vessels and U.S. Coast Guard coordination.19th Street and Chatham Avenu
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