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Trivia: Georgia city that’s home to two semifinalists

August 21, 2015 - Roswell, Ga: Footballs are placed at midfield before the game between Roswell and Lowndes Friday at Roswell High School in Roswell, Ga., AAugust 21, 2015. Tonight is the first game of the season for both Roswell and Lowndes. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Credit: Jason Getz

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August 21, 2015 - Roswell, Ga: Footballs are placed at midfield before the game between Roswell and Lowndes Friday at Roswell High School in Roswell, Ga., AAugust 21, 2015. Tonight is the first game of the season for both Roswell and Lowndes. PHOTO / JASON GETZ
By Todd Holcomb
Updated Dec 4, 2019

Which Georgia city is home to two football semifinalists? (Answer Thursday)

Answer to Tuesday's question: The most recent school from Cobb County to win a state championship in football was Allatoona in 2015. Mount Paran Christian won a title in 2014 and Marietta in 1967.

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