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Augusta Furies continue to grow ahead of fall season

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2 weeks ago

September 3, 2024

Augusta Furies continue to grow ahead of fall season

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – This time last year, the Augusta Furies Women’s Rugby team had just enough players to field their 15s squad.

They spent this summer figuring out ways to fill their roster to combat last year’s problem, but then the Olympics happened.

“It was hard because we were really like, we have to recruit,” said Head Coach Hannah Price. “We need to get the name out there.”

The U.S. women’s rugby team did it for them, winning bronze in rugby sevens.

“We were anticipating some, but I don’t think we were anticipating having 30-plus people at our first practice back,” said Jessica Bacon, forward for the Augusta Furies.

They have a full roster now, which will come in handy as they begin fall 15s, where there are no rolling subs.

“They are really advocating for a sport and for being a strong athlete, and women don’t have to be in dainty sports anymore,” said Price. “It’s like, ‘This is what we like, and this is what we like to do, and we have the bodies to do it, and we are still beautiful.’”

Bacon said: “Anybody can get out here and learn the game, and there’s a role for you on this team, whether you’re fast or slow or, you know, I’m not as strong. We’ve got a spot for you,”

This season the Furies celebrate their 25th anniversary — a benchmark for the next 75.

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TikTok battles US ban threat in court

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8 hours ago

September 16, 2024

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5th annual Meet a Machine event held at Augusta Regional Airport

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2 days ago

September 14, 2024

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5th annual Meet a Machine event held at Augusta Regional Airport

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The early Saturday rain and clouds did not stop the fifth annual Meet a Machine event at the Augusta Regional Airport.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the proceeds from the event helped benefit the Children’s Hospital Miracle Network.

At the airport, people were able to interact with different trucks and machines from EMS vehicles to aircrafts and much more.

“We, as the airport, love to provide community events. We want everyone to come out and look at our facility and learn more about the airport. We can’t be successful without the community, so this is our way of giving back,” said Assistant Director Of Marketing Lauren Smith.

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Feds crack down on Augusta domestic abusers who own guns

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3 days ago

September 14, 2024

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Feds crack down on Augusta domestic abusers who own guns

Susan McCord is a veteran journalist and writer who began her career at publications in Asheville, N.C. She spent nearly a decade at newspapers across rural southwest Georgia, then returned to her Augusta hometown for a position at the print daily. She’s a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and the University of Georgia. Susan is dedicated to transparency and ethics, both in her work and in the beats she covers. She is the recipient of multiple awards, including a Ravitch Fiscal Reporting Fellowship, first place for hard news writing from the Georgia Press Association and the Morris Communications Community Service Award.

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