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Will Smith, a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and a Newnan native, has rallied his teammates to autograph items for an Atlanta Braves Foundation Auction in support of tornado relief efforts in Coweta County and across the southeast.
Autographed items in the auction include a hat signed by Smith, a jersey signed by the team and a bat signed by Freddie Freeman. All funds raised through the auction will be matched by Smith and the Atlanta Braves Foundation, according to www.mlb.com .
“In response to the March 25 tornado that devastated our neighbors in Calhoun County, Alabama, Coweta County, Georgia, and surrounding areas, the organization will be supporting the American Red Cross and local community-based organizations and their relief efforts in impacted neighborhoods,” the website stated.