Ronald Acuna sets Atlanta’s mark for leadoff home runs in a season

Atlanta has a new single season leader in leadoff home runs.

Rookie Ronald Acuna hit his eighth home run - 24th overall - to open a game for the Braves Wednesday against the Red Sox at SunTrust Park. Acuna on Sunday tied the previous mark set by Marquis Grissom in 1996.

Acuna’s solo blast off Boston’s Hector Velazquez to left-center moved him passed Mickey Mantle for a tie with the seventh most home runs in a single season prior to turning 21.

Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

Players who aren’t tendered contracts become free agents.

What to make of Braves re-signing Raisel Iglesias, trading for Mauricio Dubón

The Braves’ two deals completed on Wednesday clarified at least a section of the team’s offseason plan.

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Braves re-sign reliever Joel Payamps

Braves make several signings ahead of Friday nontender deadline

What to make of Braves re-signing Raisel Iglesias, trading for Mauricio Dubón

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Analysts warn Georgia Power bills will rise if PSC approves data center buildout

Analysts are warning Georgia Power's residential customers could see monthly bills jump $20 or more if state regulators approve the company's planned data center expansion.

GHSA suspends 39 Gainesville football players for brawl that ended playoff game

The Gainesville-Brunswick game was discontinued with 1:57 left in the third quarter when the fight began. Gainesville was leading 42-0.

Here’s when metro Atlanta interstates will be busiest this holiday week

Experts say more than 2 million Peach State residents will travel by car for Thanksgiving.