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In pictures: Independence Day 2025 at signer’s historic home
Meadow Garden, the home of George Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence hosted a July 4 celebration.
Single run leads to GreenJackets’ July 3 victory
The GreenJackets capped the home half of their weeklong series with the Fireflies with a shortened seven-inning contest Wednesday, and picked up a 1-0 win in front of a sold out crowd at SRP Park.
Hephzibah girls softball team heading to World Series
The Hephzibah 15U All-Stars girls’ softball team is heading back to the Diamond Youth Softball World Series after winning its second straight state title June 20.
GreenJackets muster only one hit in Wednesday’s loss
The GreenJackets were held to just a single hit July 2, with both sides held scoreless until the top of the eighth before the Fireflies secured a 3-0 victory in Augusta
American Revolution monument to be dedicated in Edgefield Aug. 2
A dedication ceremony for Edgefield’s new monument for the American Revolution will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Edgefield Court House Square.
History, fireworks planned for Independence Day weekend 2025
Here are a few of the events marking Independence Day 2025.
GreenJackets held in check by division rival to open week
Augusta’s bats were silenced by the Columbia Fireflies in a 6-2 loss on Tuesday evening.
Pendleton King Park reopens nine months after Hurricane Helene
A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the grand reopening of Pendleton King Park July 1.
Registration open for Richmond County 2025-2026 school year
School starts in Richmond County Aug. 4 for elementary schools and Aug. 5 for middle, K-8, magnet and high schools.
Bots on Broad to feature Porkchop’s signature robot
Bots on Broad will feature miniature robot sculptures.
Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm
Nick Lovett of Martinez is a recipient of the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) 2025 Future Farmers Program award. She’s spending several weeks at Kingdom Gardens Farm, an organic practicing Christian co-op located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
State Bar of Georgia honors Evans’ attorney
William E. “Bill” Cassara received the Marshall-Tuttle Award, which is presented annually to a lawyer who provides outstanding legal assistance to military service members and veterans.