Sunday, September 9, 2012
In celebration of Chipper Jones' 19 years as an Atlanta Brave, the 2012 Corn Maze at Corn Dawgs in Loganville has been designed in his image.
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Sunday, September 9, 2012
Chipper Jones is spending the Halloween season in Loganville this year – well, at least his likeness is. The 2012 corn maze at Corn Dawgs has been designed in the likeness of popular Atlanta Brave player, as an aerial photo clearly shows. Last year, the maze was designed as a tribute to Coca Cola - another Atlanta staple. This year it is a tribute to Jones' 19 years as an Atlanta Brave. There is still a couple of weeks until the season officially opens. Find out all the festivities Corn Dawgs has planned for the 2012 Halloween Season, as well as start times and costs, from the website. See also:
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Enter to win tickets to a Gwinnett Braves game at Coolray Field.
Baseball is America’s pastime. And now Norcross Patch is giving you and your family or friends a chance to join us at the ballpark to watch the Gwinnett Braves take on the Charlotte Knights. You could win a family-four pack of tickets to the game Friday, June 1, at 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. Entering is easy. Just scroll down and comment on this article by 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, and tell us why you love baseball or going to ballgames. We’ll randomly choose a winner from the comments. All nine of the Gwinnett Patches are participating, so visit your neighbor sites and enter on each site. Each Patch will choose a winner, but you can only win one set of tickets. Now, play ball!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
In a video you'll only see on Patch, current Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and former manager Bobby Cox said they both enjoyed playing in this matchup between the Braves All-Stars and Future All-Stars.
Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez got a look at the future. Baseball fans got a chance to watch their major league favorites play in their own backyard. A record setting crowd of 10,568 came to Coolray Field Tuesday night to watch The Atlanta Braves take on the Future All-Stars-- a team made up of the best talent from the major league team's farm clubs. And the future looks bright for many of the up and coming players. "They've got some good young position players there and some of those arms that came out of the bullpen, it was pretty impressive to see," said Gonzalez. "If I ever get fired, I'm gonna go out there and manage the Lynchburg Hillcats this year," he joked. "It's a pretty good club they've got out there!" The Future All-…
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Lawrenceville Patch interviewed retired Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox as he prepped for his one-game return at Coolray Field.
Legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox will make a return to the dugout tonight, although it's only for one game. Cox will lead the Future All-Stars team in a match up against his old team, the Atlanta Braves. Lawrenceville Patch talked to Cox in the dugout before his team's practice at Coolray Field Monday afternoon. Watch the video to hear what he had to say about the exhibition game.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Christhian Martinez was booked early Monday, records show. Braves release a statement.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Updated 5:38 p.m., April 2 An Atlanta Braves relief pitcher was arrested early Monday on I-85 near Lawrenceville on a DUI charge, Gwinnett Sheriff's records show. Christhian Martinez, 30, was booked into the Gwinnett Detention Center at 4:24 a.m., and he was released on bond at 10:41. Gwinnett Police Cpl. Jake Smith told the Gwinnett Daily Post that Martinez had a blood-alcohol content of 0.130, above the legal limit of 0.080. Martinez was stopped on I-85 near Steve Reynolds Boulevard when his vehicle was spotted weaving and driving 40 mph, the Daily Post reported. He was charged with driving under the influence, failure to maintain a single lane and impeding the flow of traffic. The Braves released the following statement: "We were very …
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Contest offers winner a shot at throwing first pitch at Sept. 26 game.
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Want a chance to stand on the pitcher's mound at Turner Field? A Gas South contest is offering those who enter a chance at throwing the first pitch at the Atlanta Braves' Sept. 26 game against the Philadelphia Phillies. To enter, you must go to Gas South's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gassouth and fill out the online entry form. The winner will receive the opportunity at the first pitch as well as four tickets to the game. The deadline to enter is Sept. 12. “Being able to stand on the pitcher’s mound at Turner Field and throw out the first pitch is a once in a lifetime experience,” said Kevin Greiner, president and CEO of Gas South, the official natural gas provider of the Atlanta Braves, in a press release. “All of us at Gas South …
Friday, July 1, 2011
The former Atlanta Braves manager will wrap up his tour of Braves Minor League teams at Coolray.
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Friday, July 1, 2011
Legendary Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox will wrap up his farewell tour with his own day at Coolray Field. The Gwinnett Braves announced Bobby Cox Day will be held at the Lawrenceville ballpark Monday, July 18th. Bobby Cox figurines will be handed out to the first 3,000 fans. A lucky few will also get a "golden ticket, allowing them to take part in a Meet and Greet with the retired Braves Manager. A season ticket holder will also win the chance to escort Cox on to the field before he throws out the first pitch. Cox also threw out the first pitch at the G-Braves season opener. Braves fans can also ask Cox questions by submitting them on the G-Braves Facebook page. Those questions will then be asked live during an inning break at the game…
Holiday choices at Lenox Square, Stone Mountain Park, Atlanta Symphony at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Braves at Turner Field and Peachtree Road Race.
Although many will take advantage of the long weekend and travel for the 4th of July, there are plenty of patriotic events happening in and around Atlanta for those who stay put. Here are some holiday events taking place outside of Gwinnett County. Georgia Aquarium: Red, White & Brew Price: $45 Time: 6-10:30 p.m. Barbecue and beer fest! Celebration takes place on the top floor of the Aquarium parking deck, offering unparalleled views of the fireworks display from Centennial Olympic Park. Proceeds go to benefitting Georgia Aquarium’s education initiatives. Must be 21 or older. All-American Celebration with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Price: $12-$35 Time: 8 p.m.-Midnight Raise your flag with an exciting …
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Braves, Blossoms and Barnes & Nobles are all on the agenda.
Spring Recycling EventSustainable Gwinnett is sponsoring a recycling event this Saturday at Lowe's in Suwanee. Bring batteries, light bulbs and other household items and give back to the environment. Happy Earth Day at Barnes and NobleBarnes and Noble at the Forum helps teach kids about Earth Day this Saturday with this special take on story time with Janice May Udry's A Tree is Nice and Peter Brown's The Curious Garden. Blossom in Norcross - Garden Tour & Spring Downtown Open House Head to Norcross this Saturday for "Blossom - A Celebration of Spring." You'll be able to buy local plants, visit gardens and shop for art. For more information please visit www.aplacetoimagine.com or call (770) 448-2122. Peachtree Corners Car ShowPeachtree …
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Veteran Righty Lopez tabbed for opener.
With all the expectations going to a 19-year old phenom in Julio Teheran, Gwinnett Braves manager Dave Brundage has tabbed veteran right-hander Rodrigo Lopez as the starter for the season opener Thursday night. Teheran will pitch on Friday night. Pitching coach Marty Reed feels this staff will be very good this year. Reed is in his first year with the G-Braves and third overall with the Braves organization. The rest of the rotation will be Todd Redmond, Jacob Thompson and Yohan Flande. Reed worked with Teheran the last half of last season at Mississippi in AA and felt he was ready to make the jump to AAA. "He is a tremendous prospect. Way beyond his years as far as maturity," said Reed. "He's ready to pitch at this level. I expect he'll …
Denny Wood
2:53 pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
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