Atlanta and the state of Georgia have reason to celebrate this week as University of Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson has been named the winner of the Golden Spikes Award, one of the most prestigious honors in amateur baseball.

The Golden Spikes Award, presented annually by USA Baseball, recognizes the top amateur baseball player in the country. Jackson’s selection is a proud moment for Georgia fans and a testament to the talent coming out of the Bulldog baseball program.

The recognition puts Jackson among an elite group of past winners who have gone on to distinguished careers in professional baseball, and it shines a well-deserved spotlight on the University of Georgia’s continued excellence on the diamond.

For Atlanta and the broader Georgia community, it is a feel-good milestone heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend — a reminder that homegrown athletic talent continues to make the Peach State proud on the national stage.

Sources: Atlanta News First