With every beat, every note, and every sound, the drumline band for the Atlanta Braves plays their way into the hearts of Atlanta’s baseball fans. Meet the Heavy Hitters—24 drummers who captivate fans with a game day, musical performance that leaves onlookers entertained and feelin’ mighty good. In this episode, the AJC’s Jill Vejnoska gets to know the drummers and showcases what it’s really like to be a Heavy Hitter. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the 42nd Atlanta Film Festival.

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