🌱 Why Richmond Hill’s closed Caesarstone plant is central in a tariff fight

What's up Richmond Hill! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Richmond Hill’s closed Caesarstone plant is central in a tariff fight

Also on today's calendar: Charley Crockett and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
• Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Safeguard Tariffs Face Federal Court Challenge (stoneupdate.com) — A federal court challenge to new tariffs on imported engineered stone directly references the 2023 shutdown of Caesarstone’s Richmond Hill plant, arguing regulators misused it as evidence of industry “serious injury.” Several stone companies claim the U.S. International Trade Commission mishandled definitions, timelines, and facts in approving the tariffs. The case’s outcome could reshape how future trade actions cite Richmond Hill’s former facility.
   

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📸 Around Richmond Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richmond Hill

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28

• Steep Canyon Rangers →
  Victory North Savannah, 2603 Whitaker St, Savannah
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1

• Downtown Development Authority Meeting →
  Richmond Hill, GA Calendar, 40 Richard R. Davis Drive, Richmond Hill
  8:30 am
• City Council Meeting →
  Richmond Hill, GA Calendar, Council Chambers in City Hall 40 Richard Davis Drive, Richmond Hill
  6:00 pm

Friday September 4

• Charley Crockett →
  Johnny Mercer Theater, 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah
  7:00 pm

Saturday September 5

• Labor Day Festivities
  Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Road Richmond
  10:00 am

Saturday September 12

• Party Animals at Savannah Bananas →
  Grayson Stadium, 1401 E Victory Dr, Savannah
  6:30 pm

Saturday September 26

• Leanne Morgan →
  Johnny Mercer Theater, 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah
  4:00 pm

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📣 Richmond Hill Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28

• How to Start a Business- ONLINE & IN PERSON →
  Savannah, GA Calendar, 801 East Gwinnett Street, Savannah
  9:30 am
• LCHS Football @Richmond Hill
  Liberty County Schools Richmond Hill HS
  7:30 pm
• LCHS Football @ Richmond Hill
  Liberty County Schools Hinesville, GA 31313
  7:30 pm
• BI- V Football vs Wayne Co.
  Liberty County Schools Olvey Field
  7:30 pm

Saturday August 29

• LCHS Class of 2027 Senior Sunrise
  Liberty County High School Red Track, LCHS
  6:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Georgia Eye Institute Of The Southeast, Llc posted a job opening for Certified Coder/ Biller in Richmond Hill. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Richmond Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond Hill here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Savannah

• Georgia labor commissioner discusses workforce priorities during Savannah visit (wtoc.com)
• Savannah convicted felon indicted on murder, cocaine trafficking charges (wtoc.com)
• B. NiCole's Bistro in Savannah receives a 67% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)

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Ok Richmond Hill! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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