1. Braves conclude business at Winter Meetings
"It was a really great Winter Meetings," Braves GM John Coppolella said after the conclusion of the four-day annual baseball gathering that resulted in a major trade. That big trade involved Shelby Miller's going to the Arizona Diamondbacks for the No. 1 overall pick from the June draft and shortstop Dansby Swanson from Vanderbilt. The Swanson deal also included Gold Glove-caliber outfielder Ender Inciarte and more. Read more.
The ambitious plan was approved this week by the Atlanta City Council and includes a 50-plus mile map with five crosstown routes, connections to several MARTA stations and 22 miles of streetcar lines along the proposed Atlanta Beltline circle. Officials have yet to secure funding. Read more.
3. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ... BILLY 'WHITE SHOES' JOHNSON
Take a look at the career of the "greatest punt returner in NFL history" and the man credited with the first end-zone dance — named the "Funky Chicken." Read for more.
4. Community groups demand Cobb County officer's termination
A coalition of community activist groups are calling for Officer Maurice Lawson's termination after he pulled over an African-American motorist last month and told him, "I don't care about your people." The Cobb County Police Department will inform Lawson of the proposed disciplinary action to be taken against him Monday. Read more.
5. Braves trade former top prospect Bethancourt to San Diego
Catcher Christian Bethancourt was traded to the San Diego Padres Thursday night for right-hander Casey Kelly and 17-year-old catching prospect Ricardo Rodriguez. Read more.
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