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“Talent Is Universal, but Opportunity Is Not”: How the Atlanta Braves Foundation Is Transforming APS Athletics One Diamond at a Time

William Powell30 Sep 20260

“Hank Aaron believed that talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Our responsibility is to help close that gap so every young person has a chance to discover what they’re capable of.” — Danielle Bedasse, Executive Director, Atlanta Braves Foundation. At Atlanta Public Schools (APS), opportunity increasingly looks like freshly groomed infields, new dugouts, upgraded […]

Douglass High School Baseball Makes History, Clinches First Home Playoff Game

Thomas Scott23 Apr 20260

Before the 2026 high school baseball season began, Douglass head baseball coach Robert Winn Jr. stepped onto the stage at APS Baseball Media Day in Truist Park and told everyone that the Astros weren’t dodging any smoke. In his second season leading the team, the Astros backed up their coach’s premonition and set a school […]

Atlanta Braves Mascot Blooper Shares Wellness Tips at Cascade Elementary School

Thomas Scott24 Sep 20250

Cascade Elementary School students had a special visit from Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper, who came to promote wellness and healthy choices with fun and games. The Blooper’s Home Run program had the 317 scholars at Cascade Elementary School excited and engaged with relay races, demonstrations, and fun interactions with Blooper. “This is an opportunity of […]

The Atlanta Braves Foundation and The Henry Louis Aaron Fund Unveil New Batting Cage for Carver Baseball and Softball

Thomas Scott11 Feb 20250

A day after celebrating the birthday of Atlanta Braves legend Henry “Hank” Aaron, the Atlanta Braves Foundation and the Henry Louis Aaron Fund unveiled their latest gift to Atlanta Public Schools. The baseball and softball teams at Carver High School now have a brand-new batting cage to practice in along with new windscreens for both […]

Atlanta Braves and Truist Partner to Build New Batting Cage for Therrell High School Baseball and Softball

Thomas Scott6 Feb 20250

The Therrell High School baseball and softball teams have a brand new, covered batting cage to practice in thanks to the partnership between the Atlanta Braves and Truist Bank. “I call it ‘The Bentley’,” Therrell High School baseball coach Ryan Christian said. “Having a batting cage like this shows the investment that the Braves, Truist, […]

8 Exciting Things to Look Forward to in the New School Year

Allison M. Slocum31 Jul 20240

August 1 marks the first day of school, and as the big day approaches, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is excited to share several new initiatives, programs, and resources designed to enrich the educational experience of every student. From enhanced technology resources to expanded extracurricular opportunities, the APS 2024-2025 school year promises to be one of […]