(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): More than 100 have already registered for upcoming events focused on the new competitive teams forming at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) in soccer, volleyball, cross country and cheerleading. Registration is still open for events on April 16 in Cartersville (Cartersville Site, 5441 Hwy. 20 NE, Cartersville, GA) and April 23…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES CONCLUDE SEASON-OPENING ROAD TRIP WITH VICTORY IN ST. LOUIS OVER CARDINALS, LISTEN TO THE BRAVES’ FIRST HOMESTAND OF THE YEAR ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves concluded their season-opening road trip with a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. It allowed the Braves to sweep the series and end the road trip with a total of five wins and one…… read more »
ROME BRAVES RELEASE 2023 OPENING DAY ROSTER
(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves have announced their Opening Day roster for the 2023 season which opens up on Thursday at AdventHealth Stadium. As ranked by MLB.com, the Rome club features five of Atlanta’s top thirty prospects including pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (No. 4), infielder Ignacio Alvarez (No. 14), outfielder Brandol Mezquita…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS TOP WASHINGTON WIZARDS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 134-116 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young led the charge with 25 points and 16 assists for the Hawks, who notched their third consecutive victory and took the four-game season series versus the Wizards by 3-1. The Hawks are now 41-39 on the 2022-2023 regular…… read more »
AUSTIN RILEY HOMERS AGAIN, DYLAN DODD PICKS UP THE WIN IN HIS MLB DEBUT AS ATLANTA BRAVES TOP CARDINALS IN ST. LOUIS
The Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game set at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. That allowed Atlanta to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Austin Riley hit a two-run homer, his second home run of the season, to get the Braves…… read more »
ELEVATED FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE AWAITS ROME BRAVES FANS DURING THE 2023 SEASON
(Media release from the Rome Braves): As Opening Day quickly approaches, Rome Braves fans can look forward to a brand-new food and beverage experience at AdventHealth Stadium for the 2023 season. Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), which owns and operates the Rome Braves and 16 other Minor League Baseball clubs, today announced a partnership with global sports…… read more »
HAWKS TOP BULLS IN CHICAGO
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Chicago Bulls 123-105 on Tuesday night in Chicago, IL. That resulted in an even 2-2 split in the four-game season series between those teams. The Hawks are now 40-39 on the 2022-2023 regular season. They will return to their home court at State Farm Arena in Atlanta as hosts to…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BEGIN SERIES IN ST. LOUIS WITH WIN OVER CARDINALS
The Atlanta Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. The Braves clubbed three home runs en route to the victory. Austin Riley got it all started with a solo shot in the top of the first inning. Ozzie…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP FINALE, BUT TAKE SEASON-OPENING SERIES IN DC VERSUS WASHINGTON NATIONALS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game National League East set at Nationals Park up in Washington DC. That denied a sweep for Atlanta in this series which opened the 2023 regular season. Jared Shuster took the loss in his major league debut for…… read more »
ROME BRAVES’ 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON BEGINS THURSDAY NIGHT
The Rome Braves are scheduled to open their 2023 season on Thursday night at AdventHealth Stadium versus the Greenville Drive. Rome’s baseball team will celebrate its 20th season this year. Justin Franklin, Coordinator of Marketing and Media Relations, enthuses that fans will enjoy giveaways and even an alumni event in July. Many former Rome Braves…… read more »