Atlanta Braves Donate $50K For Cobb Veterans Memorial

COBB COUNTY, GA — The Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation is one step closer to building the county's first-ever public memorial honoring Cobb Countians who have served in the military, as well as their families.

The Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Braves Foundation gave a $50,000 check to the CVMF in a pregame ceremony at Truist Park at the Sept. 14 game, according to a news release. Several members of CVMF leadership were there to accept the donation, including foundation President Donna Rowe, Vice President Shelley O'Malley, Board Member Maj. Gen. Curtis Williams and Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell.

“Thanks to the generosity and support of the Braves, the Cobb Community is one step closer to honoring the men and women who served our Nation in the military and their families for the sacrifices they have made over our long history to keep us a free and safe country," Rowe said in the release. "The Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation will be ever grateful for the Braves and all they do to make our County the best place to live for our over 60,000 Veterans and their families.”

The CVMF — created by the Cobb Board of Commissioners in 2015 — is planning to design, build and maintain a public memorial honoring the 60,000 Cobb residents who have served in the military in some capacity.

The Braves' donation will help fund the $1.5 million park, located next to the Cobb Civic Center and Aquatics Center at 502 Fairground St. in Marietta.

“We are proud to partner with the Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation to aid the construction of a lasting memorial to thank and honor our Armed Forces,” said Danielle Bedasse, executive director of the Atlanta Braves Foundation and director of community affairs for the Braves, in the release. “This partnership showcases the Braves’ continued support of veterans and their selfless service to our community and beyond.”