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‘Cat Attack’: Cat lovers have new anthem just in time for International Cat Day
On August 8, also known as International Cat Day, The Future Brigade will release their sophomore single, “Cat Attack (Watch Your Back!)” from Vox Records.
Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca J. Barnabi is the national editor of Augusta Free Press. A graduate of the University of Mary Washington, she began her journalism career at The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star. In 2013, she was awarded first place for feature writing in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Awards Program, and was honored by the Virginia School Boards Association’s 2019 Media Honor Roll Program for her coverage of Waynesboro Schools. Her background in newspapers includes writing about features, local government, education and the arts.
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