Project Jackson Residential Development Taking Shape

It’s clear from the Georgia Avenue bridge — the future home of the Augusta Greenjackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) is slowly coming together. But off in the distance, a new piece is slowly building into place.  Read more and watch news report here.

GreenJackets’ New Stadium Sales Numbers Blowing Past Those for Lake Olmstead Stadium

The numbers tell the story of why there’s nothing but smiles inside the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) front office these days.  The sales team has been successfully selling next season to the community.  It’ll mark the inaugural season of the Ballpark at Riverside Village, the new riverfront stadium at Hammond’s Ferry in North Augusta (SC).  Read more here.  View GreenJackets2018.com here.

North Augusta, GreenJackets Break Ground on New Ballpark (Already Under Construction)

The City of North Augusta (SC) and the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) officially broke ground yesterday on the baseball stadium at Riverside Village at Hammond’s Ferry, the official name for the site formerly known as Project Jackson.  Read more and watch video here.

North Augusta Ballpark Groundbreaking Today

North Augusta (SC) is celebrating a construction milestone that has ‘take me out to the ballgame’ written all over it, and the public is invited.  The groundbreaking for the Augusta GreenJackets’ (Single-A, South Atlantic League) new baseball stadium is Thursday at 12pm (Eastern).  Read more here.  View press release here.

Final Green Light for Project Jackson

North Augusta City Council gave final approval this week to the Project Jackson Master Development Agreement, the document that governs who will do what as it rises on the Savannah River’s South Carolina side.  Read more here.

Preliminary Work Begins on Project Jackson

Preliminary site and surveying work has begun on Project Jackson, a mixed-use development situated on 30 acres near the North Augusta (SC) waterfront.  City Council members voted 6-0 at a special council meeting Monday night on final reading of an ordinance authorizing the City to enter into an installment purchase agreement of up to $16 million to complete preliminary infrastructure work.  Read more here.

Council Renews Project Jackson Funding Mechanism

The North Augusta (SC) City Council took action Monday to renew the Municipal Improve­ment District for Project Jackson — a $183 million planned development beside the Ham­mond’s Ferry neighborhood with a baseball park overlooking the Savannah River; a hotel; a conference center; and retail, living and office space.  Read more here.

A 2017 July Fourth Ballpark Opening Still Possible for GreenJackets

North Augusta (SC) is close to finalizing a master development agreement for Project Jackson.  Once construction starts, it will take 14 months to complete the project, so the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League) won’t be opening the start of the 2017 baseball season in a new ballpark.  Read more here.

Project Jackson Advances

Following nearly 3½ hours of discussion, votes and commentary on the controversial Project Jackson, North Augusta (SC) City Council passed on first reading three ordinances related to the riverfront development plan.  Read more here.

Agon Sports Has a Proven Plan for New Boise Ballpark

The Boise Hawks’ (Single-A, Northwest League) new ownership group, Agon Sports and Entertainment, came into Boise last fall well aware of the club’s need for a new ballpark.  The group wants to mirror what it has done in Fort Wayne (IN), and what it’s about to do in North Augusta (SC), to get it done in Idaho’s capital city.  Read more here.

SC Supreme Court Gives Lift to Project Jackson

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the validity of a North Augusta ordinance being used to finance a new stadium development for the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A, South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

North Augusta Chooses General Contractor for Project Jackson

Though the development is still tied up in court, the North Augusta (SC) City Council moved forward with designating  Brasfield and Gorrie LLC as the general contractor for Project Jackson, which includes a new ballpark for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

SC Supreme Court to Hear Project Jackson Lawsuit

The South Carolina Supreme Court will hear the lawsuit stalling North Augusta’s Project Jackson development, which includes a new baseball stadium for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here and here.

North Augusta Authorizes Legal Action to Fight Lawsuit Against Project Jackson

The North Augusta (SC) City Council on Monday unanimously approved a resolution to authorize legal action in response to a lawsuit filed last week against the city to stop Project Jackson, which includes a proposed ballpark for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

Council Clears Way for Project Jackson

The North Augusta (SC) City Council voted 6-1 Monday for third-reading approval on the ordinance that will allow the city to create a Tax Increment Financing district to fund the $144 million Project Jackson public development.  The project could include a baseball stadium for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.

Project Jackson Passes First Test with North Augusta Council

The North Augusta (SC) City Council gave Pro­ject Jackson first-reading approval by a 6-1 vote Monday night. The $144 million riverfront development would include a new stadium for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Two more readings of the ordinance amending an existing Tax Increment Financing district are scheduled for Nov. 4 and Nov. 18.  Read more here.

North Augusta Pitches New TIF Plan for Ballpark

North Augusta (SC) City Officials made their second pitch to the Aiken County School Board on Tuesday night to try and sell them on a TIF (tax increment financing) plan for Project Jackson that would include a new ballpark for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets (South Atlantic League).  Read more here.