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Cobb to Fund 45 Percent of Braves Stadium
An estimated $260 million of the county's $300 million commitment will come from existing property tax revenues.

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An estimated $260 million of the county's $300 million commitment will come from existing property tax revenues.

A police officer is on administrative leave after shooting at the suspect, but there were no injuries.
Commission Chairman Tim Lee insists taxes won't be raised to bring Major League Baseball to the Cumberland Mall area.
Commission Chairman Tim Lee insists taxes won't be raised to bring Major League Baseball to the Cumberland Mall area.
Commission Chairman Tim Lee insists taxes won't be raised to bring Major League Baseball to the Cumberland Mall area.
Commission Chairman Tim Lee insists taxes won't be raised to bring Major League Baseball to the Cumberland Mall area.
The county has committed $300 million for a new Major League Baseball park in the Cumberland Mall area.
The county has committed $300 million to help pay for a Major League Baseball park in the Cumberland Mall area.
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The Smyrna-area Cobb commissioner said he will "reserve my opinion" about a proposed Braves ball park until the numbers are fleshed out.
The Smyrna-area Cobb commissioner said he will "reserve my opinion" about a proposed Braves ball park until the numbers are fleshed out.
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It's within walking distance of East Side Elementary School.
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