Here are five things to know on Monday:
1. Braves sweep Diamondbacks
With a 7-1 win on Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves successfully swept the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend. The win also pushed the Braves over .500 for the season— the first time in two years the Braves held a non-losing record past the first 12 games of the season. The Braves start a three-game series on Monday against the reigning World Champions, the Chicago Cubs. Monday's game begins at 7:35 p.m.
2. Recap from ACC Media Days
Ken Sugiura reports from ACC Media Days late last week that Georgia Tech lineman KeShun Freeman and coach Paul Johnson told media the Yellow Jackets have something to prove in 2017.
3. Blank: Falcons aren't 'one-year wonders'
D. Orlando Ledbetter writes how Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank feels as the Falcons recover from their Super Bowl collapse and head into the 2017 football season.
4. Braves to activate Rodriguez, Santana on Monday
The Braves plan to activate Danny Santana and Sean Rodriguez from the disabled list for Monday's series opener against the Cubs.
5. Justin Connelly wins Georgia Amateur Title
McDonough native and Mercer alum Justin Connelly won the Georgia Amateur Championship on Sunday at West Lake Country Club. More on the AJC.com.
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