Saturday's Central Georgia Daily News 'n Notes: A Hammerin' Hank anniversary; Braves fall, Bacon rained out; Austin Cox off to good start; United in action

Saturday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.

Saturday was a big anniversary in Braves history

          Hammerin’ Hank belted his 500th career homer 50 years ago Saturday. Fifty.

Braves get blanked at home

          The Braves Report is up with more than just the dismal details of Saturday’s game.

Rain gives Macon the day off

          Saturday’s rash of storms rained out Macon’s home game against Lexington County.

Georgia gets commitment from former prospect

          Demetris Robertson picked Cal over Georgia the first time around, but is returning home.

Austin Cox rising up the KC keep-an-eye-on list

          Former FPD and Mercer pitcher Austin Cox was a surprise early pick in the fifth round of the MLB Draft, but he’s certainly living up to those standards.

Keys for United against Seattle

          Atlanta takes on Seattle on Sunday.