Ronald Acuna will participate in Home Run Derby

Ronald Acuna is a first-time All-Star and first-time Home Run Derby participant.

Acuna, 21, will compete in the Derby next month in Cleveland. It’s the second consecutive year a Brave has taken hacks in the event, following Freddie Freeman last season.

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After winning Rookie of The Year in 2018, Acuna has continued thriving as one of the Braves' offensive centerpieces. He's hit 19 homers across 83 games after hitting 26 last season.

Acuna will be joined by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Carlos Santana, Pete Alonso, Christian Yelich and Josh Bell.

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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.