The record mentioned was my introduction to the War of the Worlds. I had a much older cousin who played this album at least once per day for months. As I grew older I read the story and the various adaptations of the story and it has always been a favorite of mine. I still have great memories of the music and the story as it was told by the album - the standouts to me are "the chances of anything coming from Mars is a million to one they said" and "OOOOOLAAAAAH". That album may be what tipped me towards science fiction as well now that I think about it.
I started playing AD&D in seventh grade a very long time ago. The cool kids have always played Dungeons and Dragons. Best distraction and creative thinking platform ever.
I work on St. Simons Island and enjoy the environment completely; great place for a vacation.
I would also like to plug Jekyll island which is just south over the bridge - there is a fee to get onto the island and passes are available. Beaches, a water park, hotels and a largish island to explore. Good times.
The horses roam all over the place - I can nearly guarantee you that you won't miss them. They are everywhere!
As to where to go and what to see - choose one of the trails that hits the beach. Lots to see!