Serving Barnwell County and its neighbors since 1852
Dakota and Michelle Smith of Barnwell are proud to announce the birth of their son, Dakota Ridge Smith.
He was born January 2, 2026 at 11:03 a.m. at Piedmont Health of Augusta, Ga. He weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 22 inches long.
Grandparents are Kevin and Tricia Socky of Augusta, Ga., Loretta Smith and James Ashby of Varnville, S.C., and Darrin Smith of Pensacola, Fla.
