The city of Richmond Hill announced on its social media page that Sterling Creek Park is temporarily closed for maintenance The post does not go into further details but encourages residents to visit other parks in the city Gregory International Park on Cedar Street "We want to express our sincere appreciation for the many comments we received highlighting how much the community enjoys Sterling Creek Park," a statement from the Richmond Hill Facebook page read "This closure will allow us to thoughtfully review Our goal is to ensure Sterling Creek Park remains the welcoming and family friendly haven our community envisions Thank you for your patience and support as we work to maintain this special place." located at 1700 Elbow Swamp Road and encompassing 187 acres of hiking and biking trails Latrice Williams is a general assignment reporter covering Bryan and Effingham County She can be reached at lwilliams6@gannett.com Does this image similar to one in an online survey remind you of life in Richmond Hill or is it more like a photo of purple coneflowers or children playing soccer Questions cover how people get information and about 'tone' of city's messages Questions cover how people get information and about “tone” of city’s messages Does living in Richmond Hill remind you of Disney Those are some of the questions (real ones) the city is asking as it seeks to “refresh” its brand “We would like to understand how you currently interact with and experience the city, and what feelings you have about our community,” explains an unusual online survey the city is encouraging residents to take by May 20. It asks how residents get information from the city which places in Richmond Hill they visit and how people want the city to talk to them Some questions try to gauge how residents react to words or pictures “What words or phrases make you feel instantly disconnected or uninterested?” asks one before listing such phrases as “Just get over it,” and “You’re on your own.” “Which of these images feel most representative of your experience of Richmond Hill?” asks another The city, which lately has been looking at its use of social media also asks residents to describe “the tone or personality” of its public communications Then there’s the question about which company brand “comes to mind” when people think about Richmond Hill Does the city evoke “seamless interconnectivity” like Amazon listing other brands that might seem like a better fit The branding project is “about developing one unified voice that truly represents who we are as Richmond Hill,” the city said in a May 1 release Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInRICHMOND HILL the City of Richmond Hill announced that Sterling Creek Park will be closed until further notice starting May 1 City officials said the popular park will be closed for maintenance which they said is a “necessary step to preserve the park’s beauty and functionality for all.” The city encourages residents to enjoy other city parks while Sterling Creek Park is closed The social media post received a lot of comments and questions regarding the closure “We want to express our sincere appreciation for the many comments we’ve received highlighting how much the community enjoys Sterling Creek Park This closure will also allow us to thoughtfully review and Our goal is to ensure Sterling Creek Park remains the welcoming and family-friendly haven our community envisions Thank you for your patience and support as we work to maintain this special place,” wrote the City of Richmond Hill If you want to learn about other parks to visit in Bryan County, click here The owner of 13572 and 13586 Bayview Ave in Richmond Hill’s Oak Ridges area has applied to add an underground garage and more units to an approved eight-storey development Underground garage and 10 storeys now proposed for land on Bayview Avenue A developer again says it needs more floors and more units to make a condominium project work on the Oak Ridges Moraine Some Richmond Hill councillors say that’s not their problem The last city council in 2022 approved a four-storey building with 103 units beside the Snively Wetland at 13572 and 13586 Bayview Ave. Last year, the owner returned and got the building boosted to eight storeys and 135 units The developer is now back asking for 10 storeys and 229 units Kay Gros crosses the finish line at her first Love on the Run race event She teaches students at Richmond Hill High School while pursuing her education at Valdosta State University online She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Education in Workforce Education and Development in December 2024 and anticipates completing a Master of Education in Adult and Career Education in May 2026 Kay Gros was just weeks away from finishing her Bachelor of Science in Education in Workforce Education and Development when her students at Richmond Hill High School were struck with a good idea They wanted to host a Love on the Run 5K to promote community health and wellness — and raise some much-needed funds for their HOSA-Future Health Professionals organization They were able to raise $1,150 after expenses; more than 100 runners participated in their inaugural event.  VALDOSTA — Kay Gros was just weeks away from finishing her Bachelor of Science in Education in Workforce Education and Development when her students at Richmond Hill High School were struck with a good idea They wanted to host a Love on the Run 5K to promote community health and wellness — and raise some much-needed funds for their HOSA-Future Health Professionals organization.  “I knew that the students wanted to host this event and I honestly had no clue how to make it happen,” she said Balancing her studies at Valdosta State University with her demanding role as a high school teacher made it even more challenging but she soon discovered an ally ready to guide her all the way to the finish line Gros shared her students’ idea with her ACED 4820: Project Management for Technical Leaders professor Ivan Nikolov from VSU’s Department of Leadership plus all the knowledge she was gaining from the class “I was able to actually make it happen.” “When it came time to implement the race plan I had all of the foundation laid from what I learned in class,” she said “It was definitely a period of great personal and professional growth.”   “Kay’s dedication and deep personal commitment to this project was beyond impressive,” Nikolov shared “The fact that she included me in the discussions and the related problem solving as well as in the joy of her successful moments and the happiness from her success was very impactful and uplifting for me as a faculty member at VSU Seeing my students’ professional growth and civic engagement is exciting and motivating.” Gros and her students were able to raise $1,150 after expenses; more than 100 runners participated in their inaugural event The funds were used to send 60 students to the 2025 HOSA-Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference in Atlanta “HOSA is the largest club in our school,” she shared “and we are in the Top 10 in Georgia.” The international career and technical student organization helps educators empower students to become leaders in the global health community through education Gros and her students now plan to make their Love on the Run event an annual February tradition for their Richmond Hill community Next year’s event will also include a 10K option the challenges of planning Love on the Run were many “It feels great to see your project succeed,” she said reflecting on the numerous obstacles she faced and how with perseverance and a little help from Nikolov she was able to develop strategies to navigate and overcome them “I felt really good about my organizational and communication skills and I was proud to see my students engaging with the community about why we were doing this event.”   Gros graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Education in Workforce Education and Development in December 2024 and decided to further her education She anticipates completing a Master of Education in Adult and Career Education in May 2026 Before joining the Blazer Nation community Gros earned an associate’s degree in nursing and worked as a registered nurse for more than two decades She moved from nursing into teaching healthcare science about seven years ago after completing the New Teacher Institute with Dr who also teaches in VSU’s Department of Leadership Dobbins encouraged me to get my degree with just a little more work,” Gros said “I absolutely love my job as a Career and Agricultural Education teacher at Richmond Hill High School I have been able to change my career later in life and have explored what it means to be a lifelong learner.” “Through this Love on the Run project and going back to college later in life I have learned that we are capable of more than we think sometimes,” she added How to watch Georgia high school girls lacrosse: Richmond Hill vs May 5Data SkriveRichmond Hill High School is hosting Lassiter High School at 5 p.m How to watch Lassiter vs. Richmond Hill girls lacrosseLassiter and Richmond Hill will match up on Monday, May 5, at 5 p.m. ET. 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All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU a multi-generational local plumbing supplier and showroom has announced the winners of their seventh annual scholarships to local students will receive a $1000 cash award for his winning essay Second place Elizabeth Perry of Savannah Country Day School will receive $500 and the third place essay by Audrey Garlick of Richmond Hill High School will receive $250 Six honorable mention scholarships of $100 each were awarded to Lauren Smith This year there was one scholarship essay that stood out for its insight and moving tribute to Savannah written by Kaiya Hall of Savannah Arts Academy President of Sandpiper Supply remarked “In presenting this award we honor both Kaiya’s captivating reflection on Savannah and the meaning of home whose legacy continues to shape and inspire our company’s commitment to this community.” The scholarship is open yearly to high school seniors of good standing in the Chatham “Our hope is that these seniors will carry with them the formative experiences of their years in the Low Country cultivate their talents through higher education and one day return to contribute to the continued growth and vitality of Savannah.” said Christy Ellis Marketing and Scholarship Director at Sandpiper To date, over $20,000 in scholarships from Sandpiper Supply have been awarded. Detailed information on how to apply and a link to this year’s winning essay can be found on their website, https://sandpipersav.com/pages/scholarship Arkfield has acquired a 2.4-acre site in Richmond Hill for the development of a new townhouse community The site is approved for 44 townhouses and is situated in Oak Ridges Moraine near Yonge Street The acquisition adds to Arkfield’s growing portfolio of low-rise communities The real estate firm has been focusing on delivering family-oriented housing across the Greater Toronto Area and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" info@mediaedge.ca www.mediaedge.ca A Richmond Hill woman has been indicted by a grand jury on felony charges stemming from a fatal crash that claimed the life of another woman in December 2024 a three-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 17 near Ponderosa Road in Richmond Hill The driver of a GMC Acadia hit a Kia Soul from behind and crashed into a Toyota Highlander that was stopped at a stop sign While authorities released to the media that driving under the influence was a contributing factor in the crash no details were released other than the name of the deceased passenger in one of the vehicles struck by the Acadia – 35-year-old Donna Michelle Pitts.  a Bryan County grand jury returned a true bill of indictment during a special presentment for another 35-year-old woman – Jacqlyn Morgan Bacot (Henderson) Bacot-Henderson was driving the GMC Acadia Note: The report by GSP references Jacqlyn Morgan Bacot The bond paperwork signed by Bacot is signed ‘Morgan Henderson‘ and she hand wrote ‘Henderson’ after Bacot on her bond release paperwork It is not unusual for there to be a lag between the time of a crash and an indictment as GSP SCRT traditionally waits for toxicology tests to come back from the state lab before issuing warrants when there is a fatality But there’s been next to no media coverage on the incident outside of what has since been revealed as a very violent crash.  A report prepared by the Georgia Department of Public Safety reveals a number of circumstances around the crash back in December including Bacot-Henderson’s behavior when GSP’s Specialized Collison & Reconstruction Team (SCRT) investigators arrived on scene and field sobriety testing echoing what was already published in warrants riding with her grandmother who was also injured A pregnant woman and her 1-year-old child were in the Toyota Highlander Both vehicles were struck by Bacot-Henderson Witnesses told troopers that Bacot-Henderson was ‘traveling too fast for traffic conditions.’  Warrants for Bacot-Henderson indicate that she was driving over 100 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone and that data was obtained from the vehicle’s Airbag Control Module (ACM) Trooper Wannamaker noted that when he arrived on scene the Kia Soul was ‘severely damaged and debris was scattered all over the scene.’ Bacot-Henderson was sitting in an uninvolved pick-up truck ‘chugging a Burger King cup of some form of liquid.’ He instructed a Richmond Hill police officer who was on scene assisting to test the contents of the cup and noted that she was ‘very argumentative with bystanders’ at the crash scene “She showed numerous mood swings throughout the entirety of me speaking with her When asked when she last had something to drink Bacot-Henderson said ‘two hours ago’ and stated it was a ‘regular class that was full’ of wine This followed an interview with Trooper Chambers to whom Bacot-Henderson said ‘the car in front of her slammed on brakes’ and she didn’t remember anything else but later admitted having a glass of wine when she got off work at 4:30 p.m (The crash reportedly happened at 3:56 p.m.) at least two Troopers who interacted with Bacot-Henderson recorded that her breath smelled of alcohol Trooper Wannamaker’s report indicated that ‘her steps were staggered’ as she walked to the front of his vehicle to answer questions and she had to use his push bumper ‘to stabilize herself.’ the report lists that law enforcement obtained a warrant for a blood sample or simply confirmed that she had consumed alcohol the state does not have to rely solely on blood test results to contend that intoxication was a contributing factor to the crash Indicators marked on the report during the investigation indicate the following: Bacot-Henderson was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence and was en route to Memorial Hospital in Savannah for medical clearance when she told Trooper Wannamaker that she did not want medical clearance and she “was fine.” The Trooper informed her that she would have to inform medical staff of her decline of care and they would proceed from there that Bacot-Henderson told medical personnel that she had had a shoulder ache and a neck ache she was taken for x-rays and was released to Memorial Hospital The SCRT investigator indicated that any ‘enforcement action’ would be taken through the warrant process she was not booked into the jail in December Troopers learned that Donna Pitts succumbed to her injuries sustained in the crash a Bryan County grand jury returned a True Bill of Indictment on seven counts during a special presentment 1 – Homicide by Vehicle in the First Degree (felony) 2 – Homicide by Vehicle in the First Degree (felony)3 – Serious Injury by Vehicle (felony)4 – Serious Injury by Vehicle (felony)5 – Driving Under the Influence (Less Safe – Alcohol) (misdemeanor)6 – Reckless Driving (misdemeanor)7 – Making a False Statement (felony) The indictment contends that Bacot-Henderson was driving under the influence of alcohol and was driving recklessly when she drove more than 30 miles over the posted speed limit of 45 mph “in moderate to heavy traffic conditions while weaving in and out of traffic after having consumed alcohol.” According to the warrants The indictment also alleges that Bacot-Henderson told one of the responding Troopers that she had not consumed alcohol Homicide by Vehicle in the first degree is punishable by three to fifteen years in prison Court records indicate that Bacot-Henderson was charged with DUI in Chatham County in 2015 The Accusation filed by then-District Attorney Meg Heap stated that Bacot-Henderson was Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol while speeding on I-16 Bacot-Henderson ultimately pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of Reckless Driving and Speeding and was sentenced to twelve months on probation and $1600 in fines the case was ‘unsuccessfully closed,’ with court notes indicating Bacot-Henderson was ‘unsuccessful’ on probation failed to complete 8 community service hours and did not pay her court ordered fines of $1,713.50 Bacot-Henderson’s case will work its way through the court system with her next hearing scheduled in May as is common in these types of cases and was ordered to be evaluated by a substance abuse facility upon her release from jail Bacot-Henderson is represented by criminal defense attorney Kurtis Bronston She focuses primarily on state and local politics as well as issues in law enforcement and corrections She has a background in Political Science with a focus in local government and has a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia Jessica is a "Like It Or Not" contributor for Fox5 in Atlanta and co-creator of the Peabody Award-nominated podcast 'Prison Town.' Sign up for her weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gzYAZT This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. The attorney for a Richmond Hill woman charged with stealing… Legislation to create the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Airport Authority gained… Then senior captain Reid Hampton went down with an injury and missed a stretch of games adding to the adversity under second-year coach Leighton Upton But the Raiders rallied and went undefeated in Region 3A Division I play — posting a 5-0 mark that included a 2-1 win over a Savannah Country Day squad that is 12-3 on the season The Raiders rolled to an 8-0 win over visiting St Francis in the first round of the Class A-3A playoffs but their season came to an end in a 7-1 loss to visiting Mt we had to play a perfect game," said Upton "But we made some mistakes that got us down early But our guys continued to battle in the second half and I'm proud of the way they played." Vernon got a hat trick from junior striker George Walmsley SCPS got on the board in the 62nd minute on a goal by sophomore Jake Hendrix on an assist by senior Jackson Smith Upton said the Raiders will lose some talent to graduation with eight seniors including six starters moving on including Hampton who was named the Region Defensive Player of the Year "We had a really strong season despite the adversity with the injuries," Upton said "We won our first region title in nine years The season ended for the Richmond Hill boys team in a tight battle with visiting Dacula on Wednesday night Dacula got a goal in the 75th minute when a player blasted a shot just under the cross bar from outside the penalty box after a steal for an incredible goal It marked the end of a memorable season for the Wildcats who won the Region 1-6A title and finished with a record of 16-5 after beating North Paulding in the first round of the playoffs Senior Cooper Allen led the squad with 24 goals and his classmate Nick Krull closed out a stellar prep career with 19 goals and 19 assists Dennis Knight covers sports for the Savannah Morning News Richmond Hill’s Alexander Mackenzie High School went into lockdown on April 29 after an announcement was inadvertently triggered York Region District School Board offers mental health support after incident Tense moments followed at Richmond Hill’s Alexander Mackenzie High School when a lockdown apparently happened by accident Tuesday An automated lockdown announcement “was inadvertently triggered,” and the reason for that “is still being investigated” by York Region District School Board staff,” Principal Krista Luks wrote to parents later that afternoon “We realize that this incident may affect students in different ways and we will offer support to our students through board mental health professionals as needed,” Luks added There was no triggering incident and no threat to students and staff but the school continued to follow the lockdown protocol as a precaution a board spokesperson said in a statement Thursday “The lockdown was lifted very shortly after it began and classes resumed as normal.” said the school later announced the lockdown but administrators had not checked classroom doors to see if they were locked People at the school were also told the lockdown was set off by an electrical issue The student also said she believes loud post-election arguments between students may have triggered the lockdown adding the school on Major Mackenzie Drive West has seen washrooms temporarily closed during this school year after vandalism with antisemitic overtones maintained the lockdown was purely accidental “It was not linked to any incident at the school and there would be no truth to any rumours to that effect,” she wrote One man is injured following a shooting Monday night on St according to Bryan County Sheriff's Office who informed them the gun was located near the culvert in the front yard Deputies then began looking for the roommate who fled The subject was later discovered in a wooded area The individual was transported by EMS to be treated for a gunshot wound to the abdomen McCann was evaluated by EMS for a laceration to his head and was medically cleared at the scene The victim’s name and gender is not listed in the report and the person's condition is unknown The sheriff’s office is not releasing additional information at this time (WTOC) - If you’re looking for Sunday Funday plans the Richmond Hill Historical Society is gearing up for it’s Spring Trolley Tour The tour will leave from the Richmond Hill Historical Society Museum at 1 and 2:30 p.m on Sunday You can enjoy a guided trolley tour of historic sites including the Ford Bakery and access to Henry and Clara Ford’s winter home and the private Ford Field and River Club Tickets are $45 for historical society members and $60 for non-members Remember to arrive 45 minutes to an hour before the tour leaves to enjoy the museum The Bryan County Sheriff's Office said a body discovered in Richmond Hill matches the description of Jose Tilo Hernandez Garcia He was painting the underside of a bridge April 7 when he fell into the river from the southbound lane on I-95 at the Bryan County/Chatham County line The body was found five miles from where Hernandez Garcia fell Bryan County Emergency Dispatch received a call at 4:14 p.m regarding a strong odor coming from a dock in the Ford Plantation Community Investigators located what appeared to be a boot and eventually recovered the body of a deceased individual from the water The sheriff's office said DNA from family will help determine whether the body is in fact Hernandez Garcia "After 18 days we were able to recover a body," said Sheriff Mark Crowe "We had help from DNR and the Richmond Hill Fire Department I want to thank all of the agencies involved." A number of agencies assisted in his search for 16 days no one was able to locate him during that time The sheriff’s office utilized a number of resources as well as underwater drones and underwater cameras using their own boats to assist in the search for Hernandez Garcia A statement from the Bryan County Sheriff's Office on Facebook reads "The Bryan County Sheriff's Office extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr Hernandez Garcia during this difficult time." (WTOC) - A sink hole has developed at Rushing Street and Ford Avenue The city of Richmond Hill has scheduled a planned power outage which will affect traffic in the area Georgia Power will be conducting a planned power outage Tuesday night • This outage is essential for the safety of our workers and the reliability of our power system as we undertake the sinkhole repair • Georgia Power anticipates restoring power within a couple of hours of the outage beginning We are optimistic that power will be restored much sooner The city says they fully recognize that a nighttime power outage is an inconvenience but they’ve worked closely with Georgia Power to keep the duration as short as possible The city says the temporary traffic changes are as followed: the Rushing Street intersection will temporarily become a 4-way stop • The Richmond Hill Police Department (RHPD) will install temporary stop signs to clearly mark the change we’ll be adding temporary light plants and extra signage near Starbucks to alert drivers to the 4-way stop Drivers are encouraged to be extra cautious when traveling in this area and to allow for a little extra travel time Richmond Hill High School will host East Coweta High School How to watch East Coweta vs. Richmond Hill girls lacrosseEast Coweta and Richmond Hill will match up on Thursday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network Watch Richmond Hill vs. East Coweta on NFHS Network! while BC entered the game having allowed eight and Richmond Hill five So once host Benedictine took a 7-3 lead over Richmond Hill entering the fourth quarter White knew the Cadets were right where they wanted to be if they could freeze the score right there and that's exactly what the Cadets did by playing an impressive style of possession lacrosse in a scoreless fourth quarter Benedictine beat the Wildcats 7-3 and took the region title, along with a No. 1 seed in the state playoffs that start next week The Cadets will have a first-round bye in the Division II state tournament and will host the winner of Lakeside- DeKalb and Northside on May 1 or May 2 "I was impressed with our composure at the end of the game," said White whose squad improved to 13-3 on the season They knew we didn't need to score any more — just prevent Richmond Hill from scoring but they kept running because they knew that's what the team needed Part of me didn't like coaching a game in that way It was a special day for the Benedictine program as the team's seniors were honored on Senior Day while the Cadets won their sixth straight region title The Cadets carried on a special tradition with a ceremony at halftime as the No 10 was awarded for a junior to wear in his final season with the team next year The tradition is in memory of former BC standout Ricky McAllaster who died in a car accident in 2010 at the age of 15 He was the man to choose the current junior who will wear McCallaster's number next year without getting any input from coaches or teammates a middie who also is a standout football and basketball player for the Cadets 10 this year meant a lot to me," Groves said "Your teammates will look to you in times of adversity and once I got comfortable with that — it was an amazing experience I chose Wyatt because he's a phenomenal athlete and leader that loves to grind for that competitive edge so I thought he was the best player to wear No Estabrook was solid on the field from start to finish and celebrated the championship with his teammates afterward "It's a blessing to be chosen to wear Ricky's jersey," Estabrook said and to be able to carry on Ricky's legacy means a lot I'll need to set an example and have the best season of my life as a senior." Sophomore Wiley Chandler earned the game ball from White after scoring three goals and assisting on two others while Groves and Josh Quasha also found the back of the net whose older brothers Jack and Ryan were also Cadet lacrosse standouts Now our goal is to get to the Final Four and then win a championship." Tyson Doty (on an assist from Maddox Scarbrough) and Preston Steadman on a memorable coast-to-coast run on goal The Wildcats will enter the playoffs as a No 2 seed and host a first-round playoff matchup against Evans on April 28 or April 29 under coach Tom Corbin "We played well for the majority of the game "We watched film on Benedictine and knew what to expect but they executed better than us and deserved to win We like to play fast but couldn't get the momentum going today We beat Savannah Country Day and have played Benedictine tough in the past but we need to make that mental leap to get over the hump to beat them." An Asheville-based conservation group has purchased a broad swath of forested land next to Richmond Hill Park — halting the proposed “Bluffs at River Bend” apartment development “This is a great outcome for this prominent forested bluff above a big bend in the French Broad River especially in light of the shared desire among locals to support the river’s recovery from Hurricane Helene,” SAHC executive director Carl Silverstein said in a statement “The scale of the proposed development in this sensitive location sparked acute opposition We’re proud that SAHC could provide a solution supporting the community while meeting the developer’s financial need.” The group said it plans to eventually add the property to Richmond Hill Park increasing the size of Asheville’s largest city-owned forested park from 180 to 263 acres The purchase will also help protect the local environment and wildlife nodding trillium and the Eastern Fairy Shrimp resilient forests director with the environmental nonprofit MountainTrue said the purchase “will provide habitat for birds and countless other species while protecting water quality in the French Broad River.” forested areas are especially important for combating the urban heat-island effect and for providing wildlife habitat and clean water,” Kelly who is also a member of SAHC’s land protection committee there is a unique opportunity to restore the forest on the tract and create an urban ecological preserve." SAHC said that its purchase of the property was made possible by the support of “neighbors and other private donors.” The organization purchased the property from Verso Sub IV “SAHC sought to buy the property several times since 2013 but the owner always held out for a higher price from developers,” the organization said Wednesday developers contracted to buy the property and filed an ambitious plan that provoked intense opposition and litigation by multiple parties the property was transferred to another development group which scaled down the proposed development … Community members along with Town of Woodfin officials continued opposing the permit Eventually the developer became willing to end the conflict by selling the property to SAHC for conservation.” The matches lived up to their billing with competitive affairs The Richmond Hill girls and boys both rallied from two-goal deficits with the girls tying the Hornets 2-2 and prevailing 4-3 on penalty kicks late goal from sophomore John Lopez to edge SCD 5-4 But the Wildcats responded a minute later when Ella Peterson scored on an assist from Caitlin McCormick and then got the equalizer when freshman Aubrey Fanning found the back of the net on an assist from her classmate Emma Scott Richmond Hill's standout sophomore keeper Kamryn Martinez had to leave the game after taking a shot to the head it went straight to penalty kicks without overtime periods Clark made a save on the first Hornet PK attempt and Brooke Norris knocked home the final penalty kick to notch the win Richmond Hill, which recently clinched its fourth straight region title competing in Region 1-6A improved to 15-1 on the season under Shawn Allen a former middle school coach in his first year leading the program but is getting players back in action as the playoffs loom "Savannah Country Day is a talented team and they are very physical — it was great playing a team at their level," Allen said but then turned it around with a lot of pressure I coached a lot of the girls in middle school and know them well so when the opportunity to coach the team came up — I wanted to take it." said Richmond Hill was an excellent test for his squad which is 12-3 on the season with a 4-0 mark in Region 3A Division I play in a match that will likely determine the region champion "It seemed like we got a little tired after a good start in the first half and Richmond Hill grew into the game," Hooker said but I though our defense hung in there and played tough with Madison Bueno at center back and our freshman keeper Bella Grace Baker making some great plays." SCD took control on the opening kick as sophomore Britt McCormick brought the ball up and slammed home a shot from the top of the box before a minute had expired But Richmond Hill set the tone for its ability to rally just a minute later when Noah Dixon had a follow shot that found the back of the net to tie things up Chase Buerger headed one home for SCD in the 20th minute and senior Thomas Boyd scored in the 35th and 37th minutes sandwiching a Richmond Hill goal by by Kyle Katzman-Neill assisted by Austin Hungerford as SCD led 4-2 at halftime The Wildcats closed to within 4-3 in the 53rd minute on a goal from Cole Morgan and got the equalizer from senior captain Nick Krull on an assist from Cole Morgan in the 60th minute It looked like the second game might also be going to penalty kicks but sophomore John Lopez provided the late game heroics from close range in the final minute "I saw the goalie was out of position and took a whack hoping it would go into the net — and it did," said Lopez who has six goals and five assists on the season Krull is tied for the team lead in goals with Cooper Allen with 19 and leads the squad with 17 assists Richmond Hill improved to 14-2 on the season after posting a 10-0 mark to win the Region 1-6A title "Savannah Country Day was really physical and they kept winning long balls out of the air," Krull said "But we did a good job staying organized defensively in the second half and came back I think our chemistry has been the key this year but this year we are unified and the guys on the team are all in the same friends group." Wildcat coach Stephen Peterson said Brooks Panch and Mason Franklin led the defensive effort in the second half and agreed with Krull's comments about the closeness of his squad "These guys never give up on each other and they are going to win or lose together," he said "They have developed a brotherhood where everyone knows their roles — even the guys on the bench." Richmond Hill will close out the regular season with non-region matches at Benedictine on Thursday before starting the Class 6A playoffs as a No Savannah Country Day fell to 10-3 overall and 3-1 in region play with the loss a 26-year old who plays for the Savannah Clovers after a college career at Missouri State said he thinks his team will learn from the loss "We executed our game plan almost perfectly in the first half," Hargreaves said "We tried to be aggressive on the ball and with our first pass and that gave us numerous chances while scoring four in the first half We just didn't do the basics we needed to defensively even though Richmond Hill is a bigger school we feel like we should have won that one." As part of its ongoing efforts to build stronger relationships with local high schools and enhance enrollment capacity York College is intensifying its outreach to key feeder schools in the area members of York College’s Enrollment Management and Admissions offices visited Richmond Hill High School -- a natural partner in York’s recruitment pipeline -- to personally deliver acceptance letters to newly admitted members of the graduating class Assistant Director of Admissions at York College shared his thoughts on the warm reception the team received during the visit “The March visit to Richmond Hill High School was special,” said Dr “Thank you to Assistant Principal Jeff Newman Their dedication and passion in making our visit memorable were evident throughout the day.” while the York College team visited Richmond Hill High School on March 5 to distribute acceptances representatives from the high school visited York’s campus the same day Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs to further explore pathways for career programs and success “This dual visit highlighted both institutions’ commitment to providing a seamless transition to higher education for prospective students,” Dr He also expressed appreciation to the many individuals who supported the event Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs; Nicholas Jones Executive Director for Enrollment Management; and Anthony Davis Director for Admissions and Enrollment Management Additional thanks were extended to York colleagues and Ramzees Kennedy for their invaluable contributions in making the event a success Consumer InformationDiversity and ComplianceEmploymentPublic Safety DirectoryAccessibilityWebsite© 2025 How to watch Georgia high school girls soccer: Richmond Hill vs Mill Creek High School plays at Richmond Hill High School How to watch Mill Creek vs. Richmond Hill girls soccerMill Creek and Richmond Hill will hit the field on Tuesday, April 29, at 5 p.m. ET. 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(WTOC) - WTOC is learning more details about the victims of the tragic plane-helicopter collision in Washington D.C This crash has not only impacted local air travel but the community in our area as well Samuel Lilley was the co-pilot on the American Airlines flight involved in Wednesday’s crash Lilley was just 28 years old and a Richmond Hill native Lilley’s family shared the news of his death on social media Thursday morning WTOC spoke with a man who grew up with Samuel Lilley He also said that Lilley had a personality that made everyone around him smile this whole area and just the whole world at large is a better place for having him in it.” Lilley graduated from Richmond Hill High School (RHHS) RHHS released the following statement: “The Richmond Hill High School Community is heartbroken by the loss of Sam Lilley a proud Wildcat who left a lasting impression on those who knew him Our thoughts are with his family and friends as they navigate this difficult time.” Lilley attended and later graduated from Georgia Southern University (GSU) GSU also shared a statement on Lilley’s death “The Georgia Southern community is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our outstanding alumni who embodied the Eagle spirit and soared beyond in his career We will continue to keep Sam’s family and friends in our thoughts as they grieve this tragedy.” posted on social media after learning the news of their member’s death “Our hearts are heavy today as we grieve the loss of so many lives in the tragic midair collision that took place yesterday a brother in Christ who has been a dear member of our church family since he was a kid.. and his absence leaves a profound void in our hearts.” A soldier on board the army helicopter that collided with the American Airlines flight also has ties to Georgia According to our sister station in Atlanta the crew chief on the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter O’Hara was part of the 2014 class of Parkview Marine Corps JROTC at Parkview High School in Gwinnett County Representative Buddy Carter posted on X about the victims “We lost two of Georgia’s own in last night’s tragic midair collision My heart breaks for the families of Ryan O’Hara and GA-01’s own Sam Lilley Please join me in prayer during this very difficult time.” Georgia State Representative Jon burns also released a statement “I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of fellow Georgian and Georgia Southern Graduate and all those who were lost in the tragic American Airlines accident last night in D.C.” A Black Hills mining company says it’s found a “robust” potential deposit of minerals in the northern Black Hills Last week Dakota Gold Corporation announced it thinks they’ve identified a resource of 3.65 million ounces of extractable gold at its Richmond Hill location That’s about the same amount gold the Wharf Mine — located a half-mile to the south — has produced since 1982 According to an initial assessment released by Dakota Gold Corporation we’re still relatively early in the process We know that there’s a big prize out there," said Patrick Malone "We now have to go into the hard work of doing studies to really understand what the best most profitable way is of going about developing this project into the future.” Company officials say the initial assessment is not a statement of reserves which are proven resources that are economically viable to mine they say the paper does show a relatively high confidence of gold availability Richmond Hill is owned by Barrick Gold—a mining company that acquired the Homestake Mine in 2001 Dakota Gold has options on the mineral rights for Richmond Hill until the end of 2028.  Richmond Hill is the site of a former mine Dakota Gold has been performing exploratory drilling on the site for the last three years Malone describes next steps in the process for Dakota Gold to determine the resource that exists at Richmond Hill we have gold in the ground that we think will be economically profitable to mine during the feasibility study we will do engineering that says ‘Okay now that we kind of know what we’re trying to accomplish Dakota Gold expects Richmond Hill will have similar economics to the Wharf Mine which produced over 93,000 ounces of gold in 2023 and remitted $6.3 million in gold severance taxes to the state Gold is currently trading at $2,900 an ounce A woman who was killed Thursday in a multi-vehicle crash has been identified of Richmond Hill was killed in Bloomingdale according to a press from the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office where deputies determined a fully loaded concrete truck hit the rear of a small sedan "We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Mrs a dedicated eighth-grade teacher who spent the last three years serving the students and staff of South Effingham Middle School and Guyton Elementary Schools STARS Staff," said Effingham County Superintendent Yancy Ford a loving mother and a cherished member of our ECSD family Her impact on the lives of those around her will not be forgotten We ask our community to join us in lifting her husband students and the entire SEMS faculty and staff in prayer during this difficult time." ECSO is encouraging anyone with information to contact the traffic unit at 912-754-3449 the addition of a museum-quality woolly mammoth skull with full tusks at Plant Riverside would be big news on Thursday the bones served as merely one among four major announcements made under the umbrella of the new Kessler Investments Savannah President of Kessler Investments William Atkinson introduced Kessler Charters a new tour of coastal Georgia's waterways and barrier islands aboard classic wooden boats One of those boats bounced along with the strong Savannah River current behind him as Atkinson also announced the opening of Kessler Diva a luxury and bespoke jewelry story in the Plant Riverside District and plans for a major hotel and entertainment district near Heartwood off I-95 at exit 82 in Richmond Hill The planned development will include a 200-room hotel that will be themed as a “living museum” around Henry Ford the Detroit auto magnate who wintered during the 1930s and 1940s with his wife Clara in what was then known as Ways Station Atkinson said historic Ford cars will be on display at the hotel-entertainment venue including a 1966 Ford fastback on a rotating glass rotunda in front of the hotel said this new project is part of a development that has been in the works for years and includes the Heartwood Community “I believe with his vision of this area and our backing that this can be a stop..at about the halfway point between New York and Miami where people will be able to stop here and stay in the hotels and eat at the restaurants Infinger and his wife were among a group that cruised along the Savannah River on one of the new Kessler Charter boats The 34-foot 2002 Clarion was one of the two wooden boats used for the luxury cruises along the Savannah coastline unable to make the trip due to the wind and choppy conditions After christening the boat with the ceremonial breaking of a bottle of champagne, representatives from Richmond Hill, Heartwood and others gathered inside Plant Riverside to drink champagne and browse cases filled with brilliant, precious gem-encrusted baubles at Kessler Diva, the new luxury jewelry store in partnership with designer Mark Suleiman One of the cases was filled with select items from Richard Kessler’s personal jewelry and time piece collection “All of this jewelry is for sale today,” joked Kessler as he used a giant pair of golden scissors to cut the ribbon and welcome everyone inside Each of these announcements demonstrates Kessler's continued commitment to investing in luxury experiences for the Savannah market The Richmond Hill hotel will bring the Collection's number of high-end hospitality offerings to 12 with four between Savannah and Richmond Hill alone Richard Burkhart is the visual journalist for the Savannah Morning News You can reach him at RBBurkhart@gannett.com The teams met in November in a tournament with the Wildcats winning 48-30 but Dragon noted that neither squad was at full strength for that match and Richmond Hill prevailed on the 8th criteria of which team had the most total first points scored as the Wildcats prevailed 33-9 on that front to win the match 43-42 "We knew the match (with Jackson County) was going to be more competitive but that was closer than we wanted it to be," Dragon said "When we had to go to the tiebreaking criteria But getting the most first points in those matches is all about being aggressive We don't want to wrestle defensively and be passive — we always talk about being aggressive and it paid off today." There was a blind draw to determine the order of the matches and it ended it with the 120-pound bout being the final match of the day — setting the stage for West to reach the 100-win milestone for her career in a huge moment for her and the team and we can always count on her to be there when we need a big win," Dragon said West finished second in the Traditional State Tournament at 110 pounds and was named the All-Greater Savannah Girls Wrestler of the Year The senior improved to 38-2 this season with the win over Sanchez "It was a stressful match — there was a lot of pressure and I think some of our girls got nervous and it came down to the last matches," West said "It meant a lot for me to help the team win and get my 100th win It definitely means more for a girl to reach 100 wins because there are less opportunities to wrestle than the boys have she was the only girl wrestling for Richmond Hill the Wildcats had a team with 16 wrestlers and reached the State Duals Tournament the Wildcats got pins from Amelia WIckline at 135 pounds a sophomore and the daughter of coach Tony Dragon came through in dramatic fashion in a back-and-forth battle with Danielle Hussey It looked like the match might come down to a decision but Dragon scored the third period fall for six team points to keep the Wildcats hopes alive I was thinking about just going into the hall way so I wouldn't be so nervous," Tony Dragon said with a laugh improved to 25-1 with her win over Tatiana Rubio "And I liked wrestling right away because it gave me an outlet for that I wanted to be strong and tough like her and thought that this was the sport for me Everybody wants to be part of it — to be part of a winning team." Sarah Volker, president of Arts on the Coast, is using her experience in the art industry to help push the arts community forward in Richmond Hill Arts on the Coast is gearing up for one of its biggest nights of the year The event will feature a Moulin Rouge theme Artists were encouraged to hone in on the color red while evoking the French influence from the famous cabaret in Montmartre whose background is in fashion illustration joined Arts on the Coast more than 20 years ago The organization has grown leaps and bounds as painters photographers and other artists showcase their talent throughout the year at various events Volker spoke to the significance of art not only in her community but to all people everywhere “Art is the oldest representation of history that you will find anywhere,” said Volker “Before people wrote and had a common language Arts on the Coast Board Member Stephanie Kisgen added that art helps individuals tap into a realm they have not known before “It helps people connect in a different way with things that spark joy,” said Kisgen “It’s nice to have something you can connect with individually.” Jennel LaCoe began her art journey just 10 years ago as a form of therapy LaCoe works as a bookkeeper for the Hobby Lobby in Hinesville and was asked to be treasurer for Arts on the Coast "When they presented the theme for this show I was extremely enthusiastic," said LaCoe "I submitted three pieces to show at the ArtNite I am by practice an abstract illustration artist that dabbles in many mediums but for this I chose watercolors as my primary medium Since I do not illustrate many architectural style pieces I decided to challenge my mind to recreate images I’ve seen I touched up the final details with Posca acrylic markers and trimmed the outside of the canvas with some decoupage." Volker said Arts on the Coast is a safe space for all artists to hone in on their craft “You have an area with very good artists,” said Volker “I’ve been able to see the changes in the community and it’s been a nice thing for the community Doesn’t matter if you are accomplished or this is your first time picking up a pencil you are welcome.”Latrice Williams is a general assignment reporter covering Bryan and Effingham County By: 7:00 am on February 7 Permits have been filed for a five-story shelter building at 118-08 Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill Located between 118th Street and Lefferts Boulevard the lot is near the 121st Street subway station Gunnveet Sandhu is listed as the owner behind the applications The proposed 50-foot-tall development will yield 12,407 square feet designated for community facility space sponsored by the Department of Health Services The concrete-based structure will also have two cellar levels and a 30-foot-long rear yard Michael Kang Architect is listed as the architect of record Demolition permits will likely not be needed as the lot is vacant An estimated completion date has not been announced Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews Isn’t this where that fat white rapper who’s addicted to food is from ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'PCRichards Builders Division', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PCR_Beko_Compact_YIMB_336x280.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'yimby+', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image.png', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram var sb_instagram_js_options = {"font_method":"svg","placeholder":"https:\/\/www.newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png","resized_url":"https:\/\/www.newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sb-instagram-feed-images\/","ajax_url":"https:\/\/www.newyorkyimby.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php"}; © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY® LLC YIMBY IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF NIKOLAI FEDAK / NEW YORK YIMBY LLC