Augusta, GA
Wrestling at Augusta fairgrounds is a hit in some circles
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – If you step in the wrestling ring at the Georgia-Carolina State Fairgrounds, get ready for some big hits.
“I saw them slamming each other around and I was like, ‘Ahhh, I want to do this,’” wrestler Gracie Flores said.
Another wrestler, Duke Maddox, said: “I’ve always loved wrestling since I was in middle school. I’ve always wanted to do it, and I found a way to do it.”
CSRA Championship Wrestling gives regular people in the community a chance to become local wrestling stars.
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For this group, community is important.
They use their events, like the one they’re holding this weekend, to give back.
“Part of the proceeds are going to help a family who lost their son,” said Micheal Saint, a wrestler.
Mike Ellison helps promote the group.
IF YOU GO:
- If you want to see the action, the event is at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Georgia-Carolina State Fairgrounds, 308 Hale St. in Augusta.
“We feel that’s our calling, to try to bless somebody the way we’ve been blessed,” Ellison said.
News 12′s Will Volk has a reputation for trying new things for stories.
He put some thought into it and asked the wrestlers what to expect.
“It hurts. A lot,” Maddox said. “Your back’s gonna be hurting tomorrow, you’re gonna be sore.”
Cassius King said: “Just expect to, I guess, be taking some ibuprofen or Tylenol when you get home.”
Flores had some similar advice.
“Take an ice bath, take some Tylenol,” Flores said.
Volk decided to sit this one out.
But if you’re willing to jump right in, that means you really love it.
“I have a passion for it, so I kind of just suck it up and go with it,” Maddox said.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students showcased drones they built during a two-week summer camp at Augusta Regional Airport on Friday.
12 junior and high school students attended the camp, where they learned to fly and build drones designed to help others.
Anderson Puryear, a student, said the camp focused on delivering small medical supplies.
“It was focused on delivering small medical supplies like an EPI pen or glucose packet for like diabetics and for people with allergies in need in the real world that could obviously help save lives, and if people are like in a place in a boat or like in the desert or in the forest where they can’t easily access those supplies it can save their lives,” Puryear said.
The airport partnered with Georgia Tech, state troopers and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department for the Air Edu Summer Camp.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.
Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.
Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.
“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.
The festival runs until 10 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Dream Center is seeing more families turn to its food pantry this summer as children lose access to school lunches.
Organizations like the Augusta Dream Center see a surge in families who relied on school lunches during the academic year, according to Hallie Kohan, assistant director.
“We see a lot more families that have young kids who are in need that simply don’t have those meals they are normally getting,” Kohan said. “We see an influx of families that come through.”
Demand is up, but the food supply is not keeping pace.
“Right now we are having some food distribution issues so while we are seeing an increase in families, we are seeing a decrease in the amount of food coming through our doors,” Kohan said.
The center is asking the community to host food drives or donate kid-friendly items such as mac and cheese and oatmeal.
Every Sunday the Dream Center opens its doors for a hot meal, serving as many as 120 people.
“Families can come in and get their hot meal. They sit down, it’s dignified, it’s a diner,” Kohan said. “It’s a welcoming experience for kids to come in and not feel like they are in need.”
No paperwork is required to receive help.
“Just because you think someone is in a great situation, in today’s economy you never know,” Kohan said. “It could be your neighbor, mom, or best friend.”
The Augusta Dream Center food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot meals are served Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m.
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