ATLANTA — We’re partying like it’s 1995! For the first time in almost three decades, the Braves are the World Series champions!
The Braves are currently the best team in baseball after shutting out the Astros during Game 6 of the best-of-seven series.
Atlanta and Braves fans erupted in excitement as the last out put the final nail in the Astros’ coffin.
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp was quick to share his excitement, saying they made the state prouder than ever.
Tonight, the @Braves made our state - and thousands of fans across the country - prouder than ever, and for the first time in over 25 years are bringing the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP title home to Georgia! Go Braves!🪓 #BattleATL #WorldSeries https://t.co/u1ZKFNEiTk
— Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) November 3, 2021
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms also chimed in and shared a cartoon of herself in pure joy.
The @Braves win the WORLD SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/co5ubj4gxS
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) November 3, 2021
The Carter Center also shared a sweet memory of former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn sharing a kiss on the Kiss Cam in 2015. This is now the third World Series the Carters have witnessed.
“We are thrilled to congratulate our beloved hometown #AtlantaBraves for winning their 3rd World Series in our lifetime!” – Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter
— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) November 3, 2021
Below is a 2015 kiss-cam photo of the Carters at a Braves game. 📷John Bazemore / AP pic.twitter.com/Rm2Ng9zN5p
Greg Maddux, who pitched for the Braves last time they won the World Series in 1995, shared his excitement for the new batch of Braves.
Proud to have worn a @braves uniform. Drink up! #WorldSeries
— Greg Maddux (@gregmaddux) November 3, 2021
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young got in on the fun and supported his fellow Atlanta athletes.
CHAMPS!! pic.twitter.com/Hq9JauY2zQ
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) November 3, 2021
The Atlanta Dream also showed their support for a fellow Atlanta sports team.
BATTLE WON.
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) November 3, 2021
The Atlanta Braves are World Series Champions! #BattleATL pic.twitter.com/LNzkoWZiLD
Astronaut Shane Kimbrough, who is currently aboard the International Space Station, shared this cool picture of an Atlanta Braves jersey floating in zero gravity on the ISS to celebrate the win.
Congratulations to my hometown Atlanta Braves from space - World Series Champions! #braves #atlanta #atl #nasa #space #BattleATL @Braves pic.twitter.com/9giaayn2M2
— Shane Kimbrough (@astro_kimbrough) November 3, 2021
Several metro Atlanta law enforcement departments also celebrated with tongue-in-cheek posts.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Atlanta Braves on their World Series WIN!! On a different note, the Solar System will be renamed “Soler System” since that’s where Jorge put that ball!!
Posted by Newnan Police Department on Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Please don’t call the office to file a noise complaint right now, we’re too busy celebrating and it’s too loud to hear you. Stay safe Forsyth… #chopon #game6brokethecurse
Posted by Forsyth County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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