Since moving to Isle of Hope in late 2024, the Jones family has embraced life near the water with full hearts and an open calendar. For Amy and Justin Jones, this neighborhood is more than a place to live — it’s a community they’re excited to grow with.

Justin, originally from Metter, and Amy, who grew up in Savannah, met in Augusta in 2010 on a blind date orchestrated by mutual friends. They married two years later in Savannah, celebrating their reception at The Marshall House — a meaningful location that would eventually inspire the name of their golden doodle, Marshall.

Amy is the speech-language pathologist at Isle of Hope School, while Justin runs his own law practice focused on personal injury litigation. Together, they’re raising three kids: Langston (10), Eliza (9), and Marshall (4). The older two attend Hancock Day School and stay active in church youth programs, sports, and dance. Langston plays travel baseball with Five Star National, and Eliza is an animal lover with a passion for dance, cheer, and reading.

Marshall, the family’s affectionate golden doodle, is a constant companion — especially fond of group walks to the Bluff and car rides that include everyone. Known for his loyalty, he refuses to eat unless the full household is home.

The Joneses love an adventure, whether that means skiing in Colorado, spending summers with friends at the beach, or cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs at national championship games. They also frequent local favorites like Auspicious Bakery, Polk’s, and What’s for Dinner — always with room for a beach day at Tybee or a trip to Forsyth Park with Marshall in tow.

They actively support the community, too. Justin serves on the board of Chatham Savannah Citizen Advocacy and chaired its recent oyster roast fundraiser at the Isle of Hope Marina. Both Amy and Justin are also members of Leadership Georgia’s Class of 2025, where they’re representing Savannah and helping shape the state’s future.

From Friday night bingo at the Legion to Sunday golf cart rides with neighbors waving hello, the Jones family makes the most of what Isle of Hope has to offer. Their favorite local tradition? The annual Isle of Hope Art and Music Festival — a day filled with food trucks, live tunes, and art-filled strolls, made even sweeter by traveling there via golf cart.

A favorite memory from their first year here? The rare snowfall that blanketed Bluff Drive. The whole family — and neighborhood — bundled up for snowball fights and boogie board rides behind golf carts. “It felt magical,” Amy said. “Like we were living in a snow globe.”