As the countdown continues to Friday’s home opener at the new SunTrust Park, the AJC takes you inside with a look at some of the unique features of the ballpark.

Tim Tucker provides an interesting look at social spaces within SunTrust Park, gathering spots where games can be watched — or sometimes not watched — in a group setting very different from traditional seats in the stands.

The Atlanta Braves welcomed Friday 21,392 fans to SunTrust Park for an exhibition game win against the New York Yankees. Video by Hyosub Shin/AJC

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Allisha Gray and the Dream got to celebrate a win over the Liberty on Saturday for their ninth victory in their last 11 games. Atlanta hosts the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday at Gateway Center Arena. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Donald Trump's administration deployed the military to Washington, D.C., in the name of fighting crime, and in an Aug. 11 news conference he mentioned the possibility of military being sent to other large American cities, all of which are led by Black, Democratic mayors. And while Atlanta wasn't included in Trump's list, the city fits that profile under Mayor Andre Dickens. (Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Getty)

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