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Paulding Girl in the Big Leagues

She was selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a recent Atlanta Braves game.

An 8-year-old Paulding County girl recently got a taste of the big leagues.

W.C. Abney Elementary School's Olivia Kirkman was selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a recent Atlanta Braves game, according to a post on the Paulding County School District's official Facebook page.

It was Allergy Awareness Day at Turner Field, and Kirkman has food allergies, according to the district.


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