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ATLANTA–Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is honoring the Atlanta Braves for its historic win against the Houston Astros on Nov. 2, 2021 as the World Series Champions. The Braves defeated the Astros in a 7-0 shutout. As Georgia prepares to celebrate with a big parade that is expected to draw 1 million people to downtown Atlanta and other events on Friday, Kemp is proclaiming Nov. 5 as Atlanta Braves Day. Below is the proclamation issued by Gov. Kemp:  

ATLANTA– The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today road closures outlined below for interstate exit ramps and state routes for Friday, November 5 to ensure the safety of people attending tomorrow’s victory parade celebrating the Atlanta Braves winning this year’s World Series. US 41/SR 3/Cobb Parkway from Riverwood Parkway to Akers Mill Road  – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm US 41/SR 3/Cobb Parkway from Riverwood Parkway to I-285 (Ramps open, all exiting traffic directed NB) – 11:00 am to 5:00 pm US 41/SR 3/Cobb Parkway from Riverwood Parkway to Cumberland Boulevard – Noon to 5:00 pm Exit 19 (US 41/SR…

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs has opened registration for a one day mini-camp experience to accommodate the DeKalb County School District closing in celebration of our very own Atlanta Braves winning the 2021 World Series title. The one -day mini camp is for ages 5 -15, Nov. 5, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The camp fee is $10 per child. All participants must bring breakfast, lunch and snack. Park staff will meet campers outside all recreation centers for curbside drop-off and pickup. Parents will not be allowed to enter the facility…

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) released the following statement: “Due to the logistical challenges associated with the anticipated traffic, road closures and crowds expected throughout metro Atlanta for the celebrations honoring our World Series Champion Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Public Schools will observe a district holiday and be closed on Friday, Nov. 5. APS wants to ensure that all students and staff are safe during this time. This is a non-school day for students and will be a paid holiday for all full-time APS employees. Friday night athletic activities are not impacted and will proceed as normal. APS shares…

The DeKalb County School District issued the following statement: “DeKalb County School District (DCSD) congratulates the Atlanta Braves on winning the 2021 World Series title! We are excited to have another professional sports championship in metro Atlanta. All DCSD schools and centers will be closed on Friday, November 5, 2021, to help the Braves celebrate its World Series victory during the championship parade. We look forward to joining all Braves fans in celebrating this historic victory! There will be no makeup day or remote learning/remote work expectations for students and employees.”

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– In an effort to educate and spread awareness about COVID-19 and the vaccine, Rockdale County Chairman, Oz Nesbitt, Sr, will host a conference call with local clergy on Thursday, Nov. 18, 1:30 p.m. The call will focus on vaccine distribution updates, current statistics and continued COVID testing. Presenters will include a representative from the Gwinnett Newton Rockdale Health Department and Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency Director Dan Morgan. The phone number is (605) 472-5416. Once dialed in, participants should enter in the Access Code: 616392. After announcing their first and last name, we would ask that participants mute their phone to prevent feedback…