Freddie Freeman is engaged

All-Star Freddie Freeman is getting hitched.

The Braves' first baseman made the announcement official on Twitter excitedly posting a picture celebrating his engagment to longtime girlfriend Chelsea Goff.

Goff posted picture of the proposal on her Twitter account.

Freeman, along with teammates Craig Kimbrel and Jason Heyward didn’t agree to deals before the deadline for unsigned arbitration-eligible players to do so or swap salary-arbitration figures with their team. The hearings will be scheduled between Feb. 1-21 in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Freeman could make nearly $5 million next season.

Braves’ Matt Olson, Austin Riley named Silver Slugger finalists

Both the first and third baseman have won the hitting award before.

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Former Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki reportedly hired as Angels manager

Susuki, who played in Atlanta in 2017-18, takes over as manager for former Braves third base coach Ron Washington, who missed much of this season because of health issues.

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The economy ranked as the top issue facing metro Atlanta last year, supplanting crime for the number one spot. This is the first year housing affordability has been an option.

DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges

Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.

See video police say shows ex-PSC candidate Durand take Georgia Power secrets

Patty Durand has long criticized Georgia Power for concealing information under the cloak of trade secret about various initiatives and requests of state regulators.