Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Mrs. Jennifer L. Fuzy, 38, wife of Matt Fuzy; children: Brayden and Gatlin Fuzy; mother: Alisa M. Jordan (Tony); and brother: Mike Quick (Lila). 

Jennifer was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. She was a 2003 graduate of Evans High School. She earned her master’s in early childhood education from Augusta State University. Following graduation she taught at Rollins Elementary School. She was co-owner of Top Dog Pawn Shop. Jennifer was a loving and devoted mother. 

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Jennifer’s children’s education fund.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A 50-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in connection to a kidnapping and battery case on Peach Orchard Road at Tubman Home Road, according to authorities.  

Benjamin Snyder is facing charges of kidnapping, battery and false imprisonment, according to booking information. 

Incident reports state Snyder was threatening to kill a 45-year-old female victim.  

The victim says she tried to get away from Snyder, but he continuously kicked and punched her in the face, according to the reports.  

The incident reports say the victim jumped out of a truck to get away from Snyder and was helped by witnesses on the scene.  

Witnesses say they saw Snyder hit the victim and drag her into the street, the reports say. 

Deputies say they observed marks and bruises on the victim’s body.  

The victim was treated on scene by EMS and transported to Augusta University Medical Center. 

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Boxing Club is celebrating 50 years, and they have a huge boxing match coming up to mark the anniversary.

Their goal has always been to keep the youth off the streets and into a structured, safe environment.

We spoke with a couple of the kids there about what it’s like to be a part of the club.

“I learned that it is a lot of hard work, but it definitely pays off. Everyone in here, they work with you to make you the best version of yourself,” said TJ Nalley.

Nalley has been coming to the Augusta Boxing Club for more than a year.

“I started coming here because my dad passed away so I just figured it would be a good place to get that anger out,” said Nalley.

Nalley is now gearing up for the 50th-anniversary boxing match alongside 8-year-old Gary Thomas.

Thomas says this place is where he lets out his emotions.

“If someone is getting bullied or hurt, I can help out, and this is where I show my anger out at so I can punch bags,” said Thomas.

And punching bags is what he is good at.

Rayonta Whitfield has been the director for 16 years. It’s a place where he started training at 10 years old.

“It’s been a long road. Boxing has done so much for me and the kids, and the community, so going on 50 years is such a great accomplishment for us,” said Whitfield.

Whitfield says what they teach goes beyond just boxing.

“We can help them with school and different things and their journey on life and keep them out of trouble, so that’s what we structure our program on, the kids,” said Whitfield.

More than 80 kids come to the Augusta Boxing Club. Whitfield says no kid is ever turned away.

Whether you’re a teenager, eight years old, a news photographer or a news anchor, there’s a place here for you.

Thomas said: “If you want to come here, you have to train hard and you will get better and better every time. I started out, I was not doing too good, but as I kept going, I got better and better.”

Their 50th-anniversary boxing match will take place on July 27 at May Park Community Center at 1 p.m.

The proceeds benefit the Augusta Boxing Club and their scholarships for families that cannot afford it.

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