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Braves' Chris Johnson Scheduled at New Academy Sports + Outdoors Store

The new Douglasville store has grand-opening celebrations this weekend.

Braves third baseman Chris Johnson will be at the new Academy Sports + Outdoors in Douglasville during the store’s grand-opening weekend.

Johnson is scheduled to be at the store 11 a.m.-noon on May 10.

The grand-opening celebration is scheduled Friday-Sunday, with several events planned, including giveaways, games for kids, product demos and interaction with pros who represent brands sold at the store.

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Visit academy.com/douglasville for a full schedule of events.

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