COBB COUNTY, Ga. - The Atlanta Braves Foundation is teaming up with Atlanta Public Schools to build new baseball and softball fields across the district.

What we know:

All APS high schools with baseball and softball programs will receive upgraded fields through the initiative, which is named in honor of Braves legend Hank Aaron. The project, which was announced Thursday at Truist Park, will include new turf infields and major facility improvements.

Groundbreaking for the first phase is expected later this month at Washington High School, Jackson High School, Mays High School, and North Atlanta High School. The Braves Foundation said four schools will be upgraded at a time, with all new fields expected to be completed within two years.

The Hank Aaron Diamonds initiative will be funded

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