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Braves Sign RHP Spencer Strider

Braves Sign RHP Spencer Strider

Right-handed pitcher signs six-year deal with club option for 2029  ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves today signed RHP Spencer Strider to a six-year contract worth $75 million that runs through the 2028 season. The deal includes a $22 million club option for 2029 with a $5 million buyout. Strider will make $1 million per season for…read more »

What to Know for the Atlanta Braves NLDS Games

What to Know for the Atlanta Braves NLDS Games

NLDS Game 1 – Tuesday, October 11, FOX or FS1 Game Time: TBA Pregame: National Anthem: Toccoa Falls College Men’s Choir will perform the National Anthem while 100 A-List Members hold a giant American flag on-field. Fly Over: Following the conclusion of the National Anthem, two C-130s from the 700th Airlift Squadron at Dobbins Air…read more »

Braves beat Marlins 2-1, clinch 5th straight NL East title

Braves beat Marlins 2-1, clinch 5th straight NL East title

By ALANIS THAMES MIAMI (AP) — Their sluggish start now far behind them, Ronald Acuña Jr. and the World Series champion Atlanta Braves needed just one more win to complete a most stunning turnaround. They earned it Tuesday night, beating the Miami Marlins 2-1 to take their fifth straight NL East title and finish the…read more »

Atlanta Braves to Raise Money for Hurricane Relief

Atlanta Braves to Raise Money for Hurricane Relief

Money raised will go towards Team Rubicon’s relief efforts ATLANTA – September 30, 2022 – As the Atlanta Braves begin their sold-out series with the New York Mets, they have mobilized to begin fundraising during those games and online, for fans to donate for hurricane relief.  Money raised will go towards Team Rubicon’s relief efforts…read more »

GEORGIA TECH ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES IN ATHLETICS

GEORGIA TECH ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES IN ATHLETICS

Atlanta – September 26, 2022 – Today, Georgia Tech announced leadership changes within Athletics. Todd Stansbury, athletics director, and Geoff Collins, head football coach, will both leave their roles effective immediately.  Collins, a metro Atlanta native, was named the 20th head coach in Georgia Tech football history on Dec. 7, 2018. He has had three…read more »

Georgia Tech board calls meeting with Coach Geoff Collins’ future murky

Georgia Tech board calls meeting with Coach Geoff Collins’ future murky

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech’s athletic association board has called a meeting for Monday and the future of football coach Geoff Collins appears to be in the balance. Georgia Tech spokesman Mike Flynn said Sunday the meeting will be open only to board members. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported, citing an unidentified source, that Collins is…read more »

tailgate golf classic photos

The 2023 Tailgate golf classic was a resounding success and we want to thank all corporate sponsors and participants for their support of L.E.A.D and 680 The Fan! We can’t wait to see you THIS year!read more »

Atlanta Braves Release Roster for Fourth Annual 44 Classic presented by Nike at Truist Park September 24-25

Atlanta Braves Release Roster for Fourth Annual 44 Classic presented by Nike at Truist Park September 24-25

Top 44 high school baseball players from the Southeast will participate in pro-style workout and showcase game ATLANTA (September 20, 2022) – The Atlanta Braves will host their fourth annual 44 Classic presented by Nike at Truist Parkon Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. This showcase, with participating sponsor Truist, will feature the top…read more »

Small Business Spotlight: Dr Adedoyin Affordable  Dentures and Implants

Small Business Spotlight: Dr Adedoyin Affordable Dentures and Implants

ATLANTA – At Affordable Dentures & Implants, that moment when they see a patient smile is everything to them. So, whether it’s a single tooth, full dentures, or dental implants, they’re here to help you, go ahead and smile. Their new Kennesaw office, led by Dr. Sadiq Oketade – Dr. O to his patients, is…read more »

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