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Georgia State favored to win Sun Belt basketball Championship

October 25, 2018 Special to Express Telegraph

The Georgia State men’s basketball team was selected the unanimous favorite to win the Sun Belt Championship once again this year by the league’s head coaches.

Braves, Cobb agree to payments over new stadium

September 12, 2018 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta Braves will pay Cobb County $1.4 million under a settlement.

Georgia Tech, State square off for hurricane relief

October 19, 2017 Express Telegraph

The men’s basketball teams at Georgia Tech and Georgia State are partnering to raise money to benefit the ongoing hurricane relief effort.

Georgia State looking to win second Sun Belt tournament championship in three seasons

March 9, 2017 Express Telegraph

Looking to win a second Sun Belt tournament championship in three seasons, No. 2-seed Georgia State will open the conference championship on Friday night at 6 p.m. ET facing No. 7-seed Louisiana at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.

Will there be enough parking at the new SunTrust Park?

February 17, 2017 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta Braves start playing in their new stadium in less than two months, but many questions surround the looming first pitch at SunTrust Park.

Mayor Kasim Reed Statement on the Closing of the Sale of Turner Field

January 5, 2017 Kasim Reed

With the closing of the sale of Turner Field, Georgia State University and Carter can now move forward with their redevelopment plans, which will give the state’s largest and most diverse university an expanded campus community.

Georgia State completes deal for Turner Field

August 19, 2016 Special to Express Telegraph

It’s official. Georgia State University and Carter have officially purchased Turner Field.

Super Bowl coming to Atlanta in 2019

May 24, 2016 Express Telegraph

The NFL today selected the city of Atlanta to host Super Bowl LIII in 2019.

Mercer to play Alabama in 2017, 2021

January 28, 2016 Express Telegraph

Mercer University has reached an agreement to play defending National Champion Alabama at historic Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2017 and 2021, the school said. The scheduled dates and kick-off times are yet to be determined.

Mets to retire number of Mike Piazza

January 25, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The New York Mets will retire Mike Piazza’s number during a July 30 ceremony, the team said today.