COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Atlanta Braves and Truist are set to host multiple events in the Fountain City as part of their Braves Park Projects Program and Braves Country Road Trip.

The first event will be held at Shirley Winston Park - 5025 Steam Mill Rd - as part of the Sally Little League Project on Friday, May 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The project features brand new field equipment, including L screens, pitching mounds, batting mats, stick swing trainers, pitching nets, chalkers, and game equipment such as a catcher’s set and baseballs and softballs for the Little League programs.

The event will feature a DJ, food truck, photoactivation, a beautification project, and whiffle ball games with volunteers. The ceremony will include remarks from the Atlanta Braves Foundation, Truist, Sally Little League, and Councilmember, Toyia Tucker.

The second event - Braves Country Road Trip - will take place during Uptown’s River Fest at Woodruff Park on Saturday, May 4 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The road trip will showcase a “Pose at the Plate” experience where fans can step into a replica of Truist Park and pose for their own customizable baseball card. Fans will receive a printout and digital copy of their baseball card, plus free giveaways like hats, koozies, posters, and more.

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