In hand:

On ground:

Appears to be a slider turtle, Trachemys scripta, like this bigger one Carolyn rescued from the road a couple years ago. Or this one pictured by Savannah river Ecology Laboratory, which says:

The slider turtle is one of the most ubiquitous and conspicuous species of turtle in the Southeast. It occurs in every type of wetland and is frequently observed basking. Individuals are also commonly encountered on land when moving between aquatic habitats. The carapace is olive to dark brown, slightly keeled, and lightly patterned in some individuals. The plastron and the underside of the marginals are typically marked with two or more large, solid black dots or blotches. Males have elongated foreclaws and long, thickened tails. Some males may also become very dark with age. The yellow stripe behind the eye is broadest directly behind the eye. Nesting females are frequently seen from May through July.

This little one hangs out near the outside sink, presumably because it’s often wet there.

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