Economic proposals could impact Atlanta Braves' future success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 7:51 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Keisha Lance Bottoms has proposed changes to Georgia's economic policy, including a pause on new data center construction. This agenda may affect the Braves, whose surrounding development, including The Battery Atlanta, is vital for their business. Critics raise concerns about potential restrictions undermining Georgia's appeal for investments, which are crucial for the team's financial health. Bottoms is urged to clarify how her proposals would safeguard Atlanta's status as a sports destination.
- •Keisha Lance Bottoms proposed pausing data center construction in Georgia.
- •The Battery Atlanta enhances the Braves' business model and economic footprint.
- •Critics question if proposed regulations will deter business investments.
- •Braves’ long-term success relies on the surrounding economic environment.
- 7:51 AMYahoo Sports — Could Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Economic Agenda Hurt the Atlanta Braves’ Long-Term Future?
"ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves are more than a baseball team. They are an economic engine with a business and entertainment footprint that extends well beyond the ballpark. The Battery Atlanta has helped transform the franchise’s surrounding property into a year-round destination. Restaurants, entertainment venues, businesses and residential development have made the area an important…
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