The wait is nearly over Braves fans -- only days remain before SunTrust Park opens its doors for its first-ever regular season game.

As the countdown continues for Friday’s historic contest against the Padres, the AJC will get you ready for the SunTrust experience. Each day we will provide a mix of content  -- news you can use on and off the field -- that should help prepare you for Friday’s opener and the entire 2017 season.

By the end of the week, you should be totally prepared for your journey to metro Atlanta’s newest ballpark. Here are some of the stories that we are previewing today, and don’t forget to check back every day until Friday to find out more about SunTrust Park:

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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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