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AUGUSTA, GA  – The Augusta University volleyball team delivered two dominant performances on, sweeping Georgia College and Shaw University in straight sets. The Jags picked up their first PBC win of the season and improve to 12-2 overall. 

Game 1: Augusta vs. Georgia College

In the first match of the day, Augusta (10-2, 1-0 PBC) handled Georgia College (7-9, 0-3 PBC) with a 3-0 sweep (25-18, 25-18, 25-14). The Jaguars took control early in the first set, building a quick 7-3 lead thanks to kills from Layne Witherspoon and Madelyn Eden. Georgia College fought back to within two points at 12-10, but Augusta responded with a 6-2 run, including an ace from Janvier Buggs, to stretch their lead and close out the set 25-18.

In the second set, both teams traded points early, with the score tied at 10-10. Augusta’s front line, led by Witherspoon’s blocking, stifled Georgia College’s attackers. A series of kills from Marin Freeland and Madelyn Eden extended Augusta’s lead to 20-15, and despite a brief rally by the Bobcats, the Jaguars secured another 25-18 set victory behind strong defense from Giulia Rodrigues and Rylie Harris.

The third set saw Augusta dominate from the start, jumping out to an 8-2 lead. Eden and Witherspoon continued their offensive showcase with several quick kills. Georgia College struggled to keep up, and Augusta closed out the match with a comfortable 25-14 win, finishing the sweep. The Jaguars hit .238 for the match, while holding Georgia College to a low .049 hitting percentage.

Game 2: Augusta vs. Shaw University

In the second match of the day, Augusta (11-2, 1-0 PBC) faced Shaw University (14-3, 8-0 CIAA), delivering another 3-0 sweep (25-15, 25-22, 25-10). The Jaguars started strong in the first set, jumping out to a 10-5 lead, thanks to two early aces by Layne Witherspoon and kills from Marin Freeland. Shaw attempted to close the gap, but Augusta maintained their momentum, using a 7-2 run  to take the first set 25-15.

The second set was much tighter, with Shaw building an early 6-3 lead. However, Augusta rallied back with four straight points, including a block by Jacklyn Simms, to tie the set at 7-7. The teams traded points, and the set remained tied at 19-19 after an extended rally. Key kills from Freeland and a service ace from Buggs helped the Jaguars pull away and close out the set 25-22.

Augusta left no doubt in the third set, opening with a commanding 8-0 run, which included two aces from Witherspoon and timely kills from Simms and Freeland. Shaw never recovered, and Augusta dominated the set from start to finish, winning 25-10. The Jaguars hit .233 for the match while holding Shaw to just .038.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – FEMA has been boots on the ground in our community for the last two weeks after Hurricane Helene.

But now, they have a more semi-permanent place in our community.

It’s all happening at the HUB in Augusta.

The new Disaster Recovery Center will be opening on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Helene left widespread damage across our area. Debris is in the process of being removed by various counties.

Since then, some people have been putting in damage claims both with insurers and FEMA.

Now, Jovanna Garcia, media relations specialist for FEMA, says it’s important for them to be in direct contact with people like you who have been impacted by Helene.

“We’ve been here since day one, since the beginning. Actually, pre-positioned before the hurricane hit. But the thing is that in order for families and those that were impacted to feel that a sense of us being here, a sense of us here to help, having this community center here, localized in an area that has been heavily impacted, but it’s also accessible for a lot of people to receive assistance,” said Garcia. “We don’t know exactly how long we’ll be here, but FEMA is not going to leave. We’re here to stay until everyone receives the assistance necessary for them to start their recovery process.”

She says they want people to come to the center and register with FEMA.

You can update and check your registration there.

Garcia says these are the top things to do when applying for FEMA assistance:

• File a claim with your insurance company
• Register with FEMA Follow up with FEMA
• Meet with an inspector
• Keep up with your information with FEMA.

Garcia also had important advice as the process goes on.

“The most important thing is that once they register, they have to keep up with their information updates. They’re going to get a call from an inspector, and inspectors got to come out to the home. But the biggest thing is staying informed with us,” she said.

If you get a determination letter or need to follow up with documents, you can go to the center as well.

If you cannot get there, you can call 800-621-3362 or visit disasterassistance.gov. There are options for different languages if needed.

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THOMSON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Part of Interstate 20 is going to be closed for emergency utility work on Sunday morning, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

The closure will be between mile markers 175 and 183 in both eastbound and westbound lanes.

GDOT announced that Jefferson Electric Cooperative needs to do emergency utility work near the mile marker 178 and White Oak Road overpass.

The interstate will be closed in both directions starting at 6 am.

GDOT says the work should take no longer than two hours.

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