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PHOTOS: Roswell vs. Walton high school football
Roswell defeated Walton, 30-28, in a football game at Walton High School in Marietta on Friday.
The Walton Raiders home section is packed with fans during their game against Roswell Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton running back Noriega Thompson (8) leads the Raiders onto the field prior to their game against Roswell Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton head coach Jonathan Thompson (center) talks with a referee during the first half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton running back Noriega Thompson (8) scores a touchdown against Roswell defensive back Ian Foust (20) during the first half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Roswell Hornets warm up prior to the start of their game against Walton Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Roswell quarter back Trey Smith (1) celebrates with offensive lineman Jake Harmon (73) after Smith ran a 39-yard touchdown against Walton during the first half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton’s defense makes a tackle on Roswell wide receiver Chase Shaffer (11) as he runs the ball during the first half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton middle linebacker Noah Lavallee (3) and free safety Tate Adams (20) are unable too top Roswell quarterback Trey Smith (1) from scoring early in the half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Roswell’s student section is seen prior to the start of the Hornets’ game against the Walton Raiders Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton quarterback Pierson Degala (15) looks for a receiver during the first half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton middle linebacker Noah Lavallee (3) is seen on defense against Roswell during the first half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton middle linebacker Noah Lavallee (3) outruns Roswell middle linebacker Aaron Evans (48) while on defense during the first half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Roswell quarter back Trey Smith (1) carries the ball for a touchdown against Walton early in the first half his game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton defensive tackle Chrystyan Beard (88) brings down Roswell’s Dre Cousey (2) during the first half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Roswell head coach Jonathan Thompson calls a play against Walton during the second half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton cornerback Mario Dixon (12) reaches out for a tackle against Roswell’s Dre Cousey (2) as he runs the ball during the second half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Walton Raiders defend their home turf during a game against the Roswell Hornets  Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Roswell defensive tackle Alex Lucas (47) tackles Walton running back Noriega Thompson (8) as he carries the ball during the second half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton middle linebacker Noah Lavallee reacts during the second half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton’s defense brings down Roswell wide receiver Wills Campbell (10)during the second half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Roswell quarterback Trey Smith (1) passes against Walton during the second half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Roswell kicker Balint Vorosmarty (26) celebrates with a teammate after kicking the winning field goal against Walton in the final seconds of their game nFriday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton running back Noriega Thompson (8) carries for a short gain in yardage against Roswell during the second half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton’s student section cheers late in the second half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton running back Noriega Thompson (8) is unable to catch a pass during the second half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton quarterback Christon Peacock (4) drops back for a pass against Roswell during the first half of a game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Roswell Hornets react to their 30-28 win over Walton during the final seconds of their game Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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The Walton Raiders home section is packed with fans during their game against Roswell Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Credit: AP

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Colorado in 2025 season opener

Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27-20 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Aug. 29, 2025. The game was the season opener for each team.

North Gwinnett defensive back Andruw Gist (5) tackles Colquitt County wide receiver A’zhiyen Alridge (9) after a reception by Alridge during the first half at Tom Robinson Field at North Gwinnett High School, Friday, August 29, 2025, in Suwanee, Ga. North Gwinnett won 21-7. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: North Gwinnett vs. Colquitt County high school football

North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County, 21-7, in a football game at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee on Friday.

The Walton Raiders home section is packed with fans during their game against Roswell Friday, August 29, 2025 at Walton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Roswell vs. Walton high school football

Roswell defeated Walton, 30-28, in a football game at Walton High School in Marietta on Friday.

Former CDC leaders (from left) Daniel Jernigan, Demetre Daskalakis and Debra Houry are greeted by CDC staff and supporters as they gather to rally for the departing leaders outside the CDC headquarters, Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Atlanta.  Top leaders who resigned their positions at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency’s director were escorted out of the building Thursday morning. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

PHOTOS: Supporters cheer resigning CDC leaders

Top leaders who resigned their positoins at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the ouster of the agency's director were escorted out of the building Thurs

Renderings from architect Cooper Carry show some of the planned upgrades for Cross Keys High School in Atlanta. The original building dates back to the 1950s. (Courtesy of the DeKalb County School District)
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Credit: Photo courtesy DeKalb County School District

See the planned Cross Key High School renovations

These renderings from architect Cooper Carry show some of the planned renovations at Cross Keys High School.

Binta Darbo (front) runs drills during the 5th annual Girls Flag Football Showcase hosed by the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Photos: Falcons’ Girls Flag Football Showcase

Nearly 200 high school flag football players competed at the Falcons’ fifth annual Girls Flag Football Showcase on Monday night.

Tommy Fleetwood, of England, lifts the PGA Tour Championship trophy at East Lake Golf Club on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Final Round of Tour Championship

Tommy Fleetwood captured the Tour Championship Sunday, winning his first PGA Tour event.

McEachern running back Henry Pullen (4) celebrates his touchdown against North Cobb on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Powder Springs. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)
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PHOTOS: North Cobb vs. McEachern high school football

McEachern defeated North Cobb, 21-0, in a football game at McEachern High School on Friday.