Girlfriend of late Marlins ace Jose Fernandez gives birth to girl

The late Marlins pitching ace Jose Fernandez would be a father of a baby girl today if he had survived a September boat crash off Miami Beach.

Fernandez's girlfriend, Maria Arias, gave birth Friday night to Penelope, with whom she was pregnant when Fernandez died Sept. 25, The Miami Herald reported.

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Fernandez, who was 24 when he died, chose his daughter’s name last summer when he and Arias learned they were expecting, the Miami Herald said.

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Pair of Braves prospects make All-Star Futures game roster

Braves legend Chipper Jones will lead the National League team from the dugout.

By the numbers: Braves begin month of July treading water still

The Atlanta Braves enter July still "hanging in there," but with bullpen woes and the National League’s worst record in one-run games.

Braves’ lack of offensive depth shows in loss to Phillies

Truist Park gave a hopeful cheer on Sunday afternoon as a wild pitch from Phillies’ reliever Matt Strahm rolled towards the bricks behind home plate.

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.