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PHOTOS: Penny and Nolan
PHOTOS: Penny and Nolan
Penny Davis raises her hand during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Nolan Waters takes a quiz during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Nolan Waters works on a project during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Nolan Waters (left) and Chloe Mattice (right) work on an assignment during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Trisha Tanner, fifth-grade teacher, gives instructions to her students during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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Trisha Tanner, fifth-grade teacher, gives instructions to her students during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Trisha Tanner, fifth-grade teacher, gives instructions during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Penny Davis takes a quiz during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Nolan Waters takes a quiz during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Penny Davis raises her hand during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Trisha Tanner, fifth-grade teacher, helps students Nolan Waters with a quiz during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Penny Davis takes a quiz during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Trisha Tanner, fifth-grade teacher, helps students Nolan Waters with a quiz during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Penny Davis raises her hand during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Nolan Waters takes a quiz during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Penny Davis raises her hand during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Trisha Tanner's fifth-grade class takes a quiz on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Trisha Tanner, fifth-grade teacher, gives instructions to her students during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Penny Davis takes a quiz during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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Penny Davis raises her hand during class on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. Marietta City Schools, like schools across the country, are working to overcome learning loss caused by the pandemic. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Photos: Blessed Trinity beats Milton in double OT to claim flag football title

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Photos: North Oconee wins flag football championship

The North Oconee flag football team defeated Whitewater 31-6 to win the 2025 state championship.

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Photos: Creekside defeats Benedictine in Class 4A state championship

The Creekside Seminoles won a thrilling state championship game over Benedictine at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Photos: Bowdon defeats Lincoln County in Class A Division II state championship

The Bowdon Red Devils won their fourth consecutive state championship with a victory over Lincoln County at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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PHOTOS: Georgia basketball rolls to win over Cincinnati

The Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team improved to 9-1 on the season with a convincing 84-65 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena.

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Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal

The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.

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PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer

The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.

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PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays

Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.