Dominick Blaylock is a wide receiver at Walton High School. Blaylock is Cobb school’s first Super 11 selection since Tyren Jones and Brandon Kublanow in 2012.Jenna Eason/AJC

Andrew Booth is a cornerback at Archer High School. Booth is the Gwinnett school’s first super 11 selection since Dylan Singleton in 2015.Jenna Eason/AJC

Kyle Hamilton plays safety at Marist. Hamilton is Marist's first Super 11 selection since Bartley Miller in 2001.Jenna Eason/AJC

Jadon Haselwood is a wide receiver at Cedar Grove High School. Haselwood in Cedar Grove's first Super 11 selection since Antwuan Jackson in 2015.Jenna Eason/AJC

Chris Hinton is a defensive and offensive lineman for the Greater Atlanta Christian School. He is the Gwinnett school's first Super 11 selection since Kyler McMichael in 2017.Jenna Eason/AJC

Ramel Keyton is a wide receiver for Marietta High School. He is Marietta's first Super 11 selection since Derrick Tinsley in 2000.Jenna Eason/AJC

Trezmen Marshall is a linebacker at Clinch County High School. Marshall is the first Super 11 selection from the Homerville, Ga., school.Jenna Eason/AJC

Harry Miller lines up at center for Buford High School. Miller is the Gwinnett school's first Super 11 selection since Korie Rogers in 2013.Jenna Eason/AJC

Owen Pappoe is a linebacker for Grayson High School. Pappoe is Grayson's first Super 11 pick since Deangelo Gibbs and Jamyest Williams in 2016.Jenna Eason/AJC

Jalen Perry is a cornerback for the Dacula High School. Perry is the school’s first Super 11 selection since Des Williams in 2002.Jenna Eason/AJC

Travon Walker is a defensive tackle for Upson-Lee High School. Walker is the first Super 11 selection from the Thomaston, Ga., school.Jenna Eason/AJC

August 23, 1990 -- Jason James, 13, from Stockbridge, waits at the front gate to Fort Gillem in Forest Park with an American flag as convoys of the 101st Airborne stop for an overnight stay before continuing their...

August 26, 1965 -- Surprise, surprise! This view down Forsyth Street downtown proves whatever the decade, you won't catch a break from Atlanta traffic. GUY HAYES / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 25, 1943 -- In 1943, the Atlanta-Southern Dental College was almost altogether a training institution for the armed forces. Of the 374 students, 341 were members of Army and Navy training units taking as...

August 24, 1989 -- Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games members, including Billy Payne (front left), International Olympic Committee members and their party meet Thursday with Mayor Andrew Young in his office...

August 17, 1977 -- Oz Records on Peachtree Street remembers Elvis Presley with a marquee message. Presley died one day earlier, stunning the music world. BUD SKINNER / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVESajc staff

August 27, 1960 -- Presidential candidate Richard Nixon and wife Pat campaign in Atlanta during a downtown parade. John F. Kennedy ended up winning the state and its 12 electoral college votes. DOZIER MOBLEY / AJC...

August 30, 1961 -- Three African American students (Willie Jean Black, Donita Gaines, Arthur Simmons) leaving Northside High School (later North Atlanta High School) on the first day of its racial integration. Unlike...

August 1949 -- Pallbearers lead the casket of Margaret Mitchell during the funeral service at Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery. The author died on Aug. 16 when she was hit by a car on Peachtree Street in Midtown. AJC...

August 27, 1950 -- Carolyn Carter, the first woman photographer for The Atlanta Constitution, climbs atop a light tank. Willard Neal, at the right, wrote the story. AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 6, 1971 -- Walter Botts strikes his Uncle Sam pose during a visit to Atlanta. In 1938, artist James Montgomery Flagg was drawing an Army recruiting poster, and he asked Botts, a musician, to pose as Uncle...

August 16, 1949 -- Panoramic view of recently renovated Atlanta Municipal Market on Edgewood Avenue shows new lighting system and display stalls. Also known as the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, the building opened in...

August 5, 1984 -- Spiderman was one of the many superheroes, elves, dragons, and movie characters who appeared at that year's Atlanta Fantasy Fair in the Costume Contest. The Atlanta Fantasy Fair was held August...

Aug. 15, 1983 -- Dan Sweat speaks at a World Series Task Force press conference. The task force chairman, Shirley Franklin, stands to the right. The 30-member group was created to plan the city's celebrations in...Nona Boyd/AJC

Aug. 19, 1988 -- Cheshire Bridge Road just being Cheshire Bridge Road, with its hodgepodge of ethnic restaurants, bars and lingerie-modeling services. LOUIE FAVORITE / AJC FILE PHOTOLouie Favorite/AJC

August 1955 -- Workers move in to fill a huge chasm under Ponce de Leon Avenue across the street from where Mary Mac's Tearoom is today. The cavity at Penn Avenue extends 42 1/2 feet below the street and is 25 feet...Van Toole/AJC staff

August 11, 1989 -- Dale Murphy is congratulated by a team bat boy after his 376th homer, making him the all-time Atlanta Braves home run king. FRANK NIEMEIR / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 15, 1948 -- WSB-TV employees are shown broadcasting on location, the same year that the station was granted its broadcasting license. AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 2, 1926 -- Crowds throng the streets for the grand opening of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. building on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Sears remained in the building until 1987 before it became reborn first as City...Atlanta History Center

August 1966 -- Miss Freedom gets some attention from an unidentified worker on the Georgia State Capitol dome. DWIGHT ROSS JR. / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVESAJC

August 15, 1965 -- Two Atlanta police officers phone in to the station during the night watch. Only three years earlier, African-American APD officers were given the authority to arrest whites. MARION CROWE / AJC...

August 26, 1978 -- "When are we gonna BE there?" Visitors to Six Flags Over Georgia make their way via parking lot shuttles to the amusement park for a day of fun. A brochure from that year advertised attractions...

August 1930s -- Children swim and fish in Clara Meer at Piedmont Park. The stone bathhouse building in the background was constructed in 1926. AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 20, 1974 -- Two boys jump from twin diving boards at the Pittman Park pool. CALVIN CRUCE / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 1, 1966 -- An Atlanta Police sergeant looks over a reward poster for information on the Mary Shotwell Little disappearance. Little, a newlywed, failed to show for work in 1965 and has never been seen since...

August 1951 -- Atlanta Constitution editor/publisher Ralph McGill chats with poet Carl Sandburg. The two men became close friends after McGill interviewed Sandburg that year (perhaps during the meeting in this photo)...

August 6, 1978 -- Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson works at clearing kudzu during the First Annual Great Park Cross Country Run and Kudzu Kaper in East Atlanta. CHARLES R. PUGH JR. / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 14, 1945 -- A soldier and a woman embrace on V-J Day ("Victory over Japan Day") on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. That day, the Peachtree Street was mobbed with celebrants throwing confetti. AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 2, 1980 -- The Falcons' David Becker gets a drink of water during team workouts. That year, the Falcons would go 12-4 and finish first in the NFC-West. STEVE DEAL / AJC PHOTO ARCHIVES

August 25, 1946 -- Elias Nour rescues a dog on top of Stone Mountain. Nour, who moved from Lebanon to Stone Mountain at age 10, became famous for being an expert climber of the mountain. By the time of his death...

August 18, 1965 -- Southern-fried Beatlemania hit Atlanta Stadium during the Fab Four's U.S. tour. The band was only in town for 10 hours but the visit produced what the group called the best sound of their U.S...

August 1971 -- Richard Rich (left), chairman of the board of Rich, Inc. assists Willard G. Rouse, vice chairman of the board of Rouse Co., in unveiling Perimeter Mall's 30-foot papier mache ice cream cone, the symbol...Bita Honarvar/Special

Maya Patel, a kindergarten student in the dual language immersion program at Level Creek Elementary School, raises her hand during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary School on Monday, August 6. Jenna...Jenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

Ana Fogle-Weekley, a kindergarten student, colors a picture during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary School. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.comJenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

Kerri Griffin, a kindergarten teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, talks to her students, Ana Fogle-Weekley and Owen DeGeorge. Griffin teaches one of the dual language immersion classes. Jenna Eason / Jenna...Jenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

A young boy poses for a photo against the brick walls of Peachcrest Elementary School on the first day of school, Monday, August 6, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Peachcrest Elementary School assistant principal Stan Gaddis welcomes a student back for the new year. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Here’s the back to school scene at Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary in East Point. BOB ANDRES/AJC

Youngsters get a hearty welcome back. BOB ANDRES/AJC

A good breakfast makes for a great start to the school year. BOB ANDRES/AJC

One last hug before heading off to class. BOB ANDRES/AJC

Learning to line up and wait your turn is an important first lesson for kids. BOB ANDRES/AJC

Just about ready to head into the building after the first day’s bus ride. BOB ANDRES/AJC

Is summer break really over? Sigh... BOB ANDRES/AJC

First day back traffic: The school drop-off line. BOB ANDRES/AJC

The new year brings a mix of new faces and some of the older kids who have this school thing down pat. BOB ANDRES/AJC

Brumby Elementary School principal Amanda Richie greets students and parents as they enter the school during the first day in Marietta, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Students wait to be guided to their teachers during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Peyton Forest principal Cynthia Gunner, along with teachers and staff, gets ready to great students with a circus theme. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Second grade teacher Megan Donnelly greets her students during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary School. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Donnelly (left) greets Aniya Bowden (right) during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary School. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Paraprofessional educator Purity Kamau (center) directs a group of second graders to their classroom during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary.  (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Second grader Aniya Bowden smiles at her desk before class begins during the first day of school at Brumby Elementary. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Robert Hill holds his grandson Scotty while using an umbrella to cover his granddaughter Jasmine as they walk to the entrance of Brumby Elementary School during the first day of school. Hill was at the school to...Alyssa Pointer

Seniors complete interactive math lessons during the first day of school at Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Students tour the hallway during the first day of school at Harrison High. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

An empty classroom is set up for the new school year during the first day of school at Harrison High. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

A class schedule is displayed during the first day of school at Harrison High. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Choir instructor Megan Schuitema listens as her students sing a scale during the first day of school at Harrison High. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Math teacher Amy Shaffer works with her students during the first day of school at Harrison High. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

Portia Langley, from Atlanta Stilt Dancing, was on hand to great Students at Peyton Forest Elementary. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students walk through the Peyton Forest Elementary parking lot as they arrive for school with their families. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

The first school bus arrives at the school. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Kids and parents enjoyed the circus-themed welcome back. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

The Peyton Forest kids are all smiles, but a busy school day awaits. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Aleyah Jackson, 4, has breakfast in the cafeteria with her grandmother, June Crawford, as she starts her first day of Pre-K. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Xavier Williams, 5, is led by his mom as they search for his kindergarten class. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, wearing a Peyton Forest t-shirt, visited the school. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, wearing a Peyton Forest t-shirt, had chicken and waffles with the pre-k and kindergarten students. They also got popcorn. Carstarphen has visited various APS schools every year...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students are introduced to a math assignment in Hannah Reisman's class. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen helps London Williams with her math assignment in Hannah Reisman's class. “I think that the first day attendance, the first day participation -- whether it’s staff or students...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

You bet math is fun: The Peyton Forest kids didn’t waste any time getting down to the tricky business of addition. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students and their families arrive for the first day of school at Boyd Elementary School. Superintendent Meria Carstarphen continued her back-to-school tour of APS schools with a stop here. BOB ANDRES ...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen continued her back-to-school tour of APS schools with a stop at Boyd Elementary, and gave out stickers to students before visiting some classrooms. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Superintendent Meria Carstarphen takes one of her traditional Day One selfies with students, staff and parents at Boyd Elementary. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Carstarphen greets students in Traci Cohen's 3rd grade class. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students in Traci Cohen’s 3rd grade class are introduced to Superintendent Meria Carstarphen. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students are attentive to the day's lesson in Jenethia Forte's 4th grade ELA / Social Studies class. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Emily Costine, a kindergarten teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, helps her student, Leland Griffin, get in his seat. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.comJenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

Emily Costine, a kindergarten teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, helps her student, Arianna Sims, during the first day of school at Level Creek Elementary. Jenna Eason / Jenna.Eason@coxinc.comJenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

Carmen Herrera, a kindergarten paraprofessional teacher at Level Creek Elementary School, helps a student, Olivia Washington, in a dual language immersion class during the first day of school. Jenna Eason / Jenna...Jenna Eason/Jenna.Eason@coxinc.com

James Jackson Elementary teacher Shandi Robbins gets a hug from a student on the first day of school Monday, August 6, 2018, in Jonesboro. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSchaefer

Para-pro Shaniqua Layne walks Kayla Tran into James Jackson Elementary. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSteve Schaefer

Kids head into James Jackson Elementary on the first day of school. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSteve Schaefer

Arturo Oliver and his wife Elizabeth walk their child Kayla into James Jackson Elementary. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSteve Schaefer

School crossing guard Freda Stafford directs traffic in front of James Jackson Elementary. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSteve Schaefer

Meanwhile, across the street from Jackson Elementary School, Zadyah Royster and Ahania Gover are dropped off at Jonesboro High School on the first day of school. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSteve Schaefer

Pedestrian bridges and a pond dotted with golden frogs at the Rio Shopping Center, looking west toward Midtown on September 12, 1993. According to the story at the time, business was picking up there. It wouldn't...Nick Arroyo

Sledders enjoying the snow in Piedmont Park during the 1993 blizzard in Atlanta in March 1993.Joey Ivansco

Road race on Georgia 400, before it opens to auto traffic, Atlanta, Georgia, June 19, 1993. This is about the half way point, just past the toll plaza during the one-time four-mile run.Kimberly Smith

Henry County Airport in January 1993.AJC file

Jerry Kessler in front of his store, Kessler's, on Broad Street, August 26, 1993Renee Hannans

A view of traffic backed up on Peacthree Street in Buckhead, July 25, 1993. This is a view from the west side of Peachtree looking southeast. Cars headed north on Peachtree are backed up waiting for the light at...Dwight Ross Jr.

This photo accompanied a story on parking woes in Buckhead. This is a view of Bolling Way on May 27, 1993.Renee Hannans

As the original caption noted, in July 1993, "Atlanta's night owl population enjoys such places as the Majestic restaurant on Ponce de Leon Avenue for an after-midnight breakfast."Jonathan Newton

The original caption on this photo from Jan. 1993 reads: "Biker baby: Scooter Morgan, 2, hangs out in front of the Euclid Yacht Club in Little Five Points."Nick Arroyo

Reflections of Little Five Points shoppers in a bike mirror, January 14, 1993.Nick Arroyo

The railroad overpass on Ponce de Leon Avenue, August 30, 1993, with the old Sears building/City Hall East in the background. It's now the Beltline and Ponce City Market.Rich Mahan

A pedestrian walks down Alabama Street at Underground Atlanta, January 26, 1993.William Berry

Alison Mayer, left, and Dr. Jerry Lynn eat at Thelma's, a downtown landmark, on November 19, 1993.Marlene Karas

Andrew Young, Maynard Jackson, and Nelson Mandela talking together, Atlanta, Georgia, July 12, 1993.W.A. Bridges

Workers install sign at the new City Hall East on July 9, 1993.

Aurora Coffee in near the intersection of Virginia and Highland avenues in March 1993.AJC file

An aerial view of Buckhead in July 1993.Dwight Ross Jr.

Kristin Pettit rides a mechanical bull at Mama's Country Showcase on Covington Highway in Belvedere Park on January 9, 1993.Erik Lesser

Cartersville's Main Street with the renovated Grand Theatre in February 1993.Marlene Karas

Bare framework of the Big Chicken during its disassembly following major storm damage in Marietta on January 13, 1993.

Colby Pomenter and Mike Bannister pulverize asphalt to prepare the Olympic Stadium construction site, July 30, 1993Rich Mahan

Dale Murphy (right) and Ernie Johnson Sr. in SportsSouth broadcast booth on June 30, 1993, as the Atlanta Braves play the Colorado Rockies.Rich Mahan

The population sign in from of the Darlington on Peachtree St. on September 27, 1993.Kimberly Smith

Atlanta Braves announcers Don Sutton (left) and Skip Caray in September 1993.Frank Niemeir

Future UGA star, Super Bowl MVP qnd "Dancing With the Stars" winner Hines Ward in his days as a Forest Park high School quarterback. He's seen here with his mother on October 27, 1993.Erik S. Lesser

The Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones on Sept. 19, 1993, one week after making his MLB debut. He was 21 years old.Frank Niemeir

Nelson Mandela is greeted by eight-year-old Alexandra Jackson and her father, Mayor Maynard Jackson, at Fulton County's Charlie Brown Field on July 11, 1993.David Tulis

Otis Nixon scores in the 6th inning for the Atlanta braves in a game against the Pirates on July 15, 1993. The Braves won 4-0.Jonathan Newton

Paul McCartney gives an autographerd 'Beatles Diary Card' to 10-year old Bill Keller as his dad, Georgai State Patrol trooper Van Keller, looks on just before McCartney's May 1, 1993, concert at the Georgia Dome...David Tulis

People walking past the La Fonda Latina restaurant in Little Five Points on September 7, 1993.

Prince performing with his band at the Fox Theatre during the first of his two sold-out concerts in Atlanta on March 12, 1993.Frank Niemeir

Prince performing with his band at the Fox during the first of his two sold-out concerts in Atlanta on March 12, 1993.Frank Niemeir

Pedestrian bridges and a pond dotted with golden frogs at the Rio Shopping Center, looking west toward Midtown on September 12, 1993. According to the story at the time, business was picking up there. It wouldn't...Nick Arroyo

Aerial view of Atlanta as it was on November 18, 1993.Kimberly Smith

Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz on April 12, 1993.Marlene Karas

An aerial view of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium on October 17, 1993. It would be demolished four years later.Rich Addicks

Theatre in the Square in Marietta on July 29, 1993.Joe McTyre

Audience members doing the Time Warp during a screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in November 1993 at the Northlake 8 AMC Theaters.Erik S. Lesser

Storefronts along North Highland Avenue in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood in December 1993.Walter Stricklin

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean performs "Gettin' Warmed Up.” The Georgia-born country superstar brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

-- Jason Aldean sings "Take A Little Ride.” The Georgia-born country superstar brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Jason Aldean brought his High Noon Neon Tour to sold out SunTrust Park on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with openers Hootie & the Blowfish, Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Hootie & the Blowfish perform "I Go Blind” as special guests for Jason Aldean at a sold-out SunTrust Park concert on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Darius Rucker sings "Hannah Jane" as Hootie and the Blowfish perform as special guests for Jason Aldean at a sold-out SunTrust Park concert on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/RobbsPhotos...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Hootie and the Blowfish perform as special guests for Jason Aldean at a sold-out SunTrust Park concert on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Hootie & the Blowfish perform "I Go Blind” as special guests for Jason Aldean at a sold-out SunTrust Park concert on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Hootie & the Blowfish perform "I Go Blind” as special guests for Jason Aldean at a sold-out SunTrust Park concert on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Hootie & the Blowfish perform "I Go Blind” as special guests for Jason Aldean at a sold-out SunTrust Park concert on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Luke Combs  opens the show for Jason Aldean at a sold-out SunTrust Park concert on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/RobbsPhotos.com

Luke Combs opens the show for Jason Aldean at a sold-out SunTrust Park concert on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Lauren Alaina opens the show for Jason Aldean at a sold-out SunTrust Park concert on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Lauren Alaina opens the show for Jason Aldean at a sold-out SunTrust Park concert on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

The Cobb County home's transitional style is evident in the dining room, with Parson chairs and a sideboard from Ballard Designs and a quartet of mirrors. The dining table was a consignment store find and the walls...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Backless Vivian counter stools, by Gabby and through Outrageous Interiors, pull up to the Absolute Black granite countertops in the renovated kitchen. The metal Hinge Pendant No. 804 chrome pendants are by Quorum...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A woven drum light is another example of the use of texture in the transitional interiors, and the buffet's antique gold trim adds a bit of shine to the brushed gray piece. Both are from Ballard Designs. The art...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Beads make several appearances within Jessica McRae's home, such as the bone beads in a tray in her master bedroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Orchids with driftwood, from Outrageous Interiors, lend an airy and elegant feel to the renovated master bathroom, said homeowner Jessica McRae.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

A serene spot in a bedroom includes an abstract piece by Melissa Payne Baker, lamps from HomeGoods and fresh hydrangeas.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A chandelier from Ballard Designs adds an orb silhouette above the cast-iron pedestal tub from Signature Hardware in the renovated Kennesaw master bathroom. The walls are painted with Sherwin-Williams' Aloof Gray...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The textured fawn print wallpaper by Walls Republic hangs in Jessica McRae's Kennesaw office. The desk is from Ikea, and the glass demijohn is from Bobo Intriguing Objects.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A Melissa Payne Baker abstract above the hairpin console from Wayfair and between a pair of lamps from Outrageous Interiors is one of Jessica McRae's favorite vignettes within her home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Jessica McRae said she generally sticks with neutral colors while adding accents of blush and teal, as seen with the throw pillows from Lacefield Designs and Tonic Living and the abstract art by Melissa Payne Baker...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

Driftwood orbs and succulents and greenery found at Outrageous Interiors fill a shallow metal bowl for the dining table centerpiece.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The Cobb County home's transitional style is evident in the dining room, with Parson chairs and a sideboard from Ballard Designs and a quartet of mirrors.Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

"Reflections of an Artist," etched and painted mirror art created by Melissa Payne Baker, Stacy Milburn and Andrea Costa, hangs in the entryway. The bench is from HomeGoods with pillows from Outrageous Interiors...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Pops of pink and blue continue into Lundy and Janie McRae's bedroom. A pair of Ballard Designs twin beds frame a handed-down mirrored dresser. The hand-embroidered pillows from India were found on Etsy and bedding...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Jessica McRae said the candle holders were previously used in the dining room but she moved them into her daughters' room and added topiaries for a playful touch.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Pillows by Lacefield Designs prop up against a custom headboard with fabric from Lewis & Sheron Textiles. The pair of lamps are from Outrageous Interiors.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

In the nursery, Etsy finds include the Moroccan pouf and the animal artwork from studioQ gallery. The changing table is a converted Ballard Designs kitchen island.Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

The textured fawn print wallpaper by Walls Republic hangs in Jessica McRae's home office.Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot/Christopher Oquendo Atlanta Phot

Jessica McRae, co-owner of SwatchPop, an online design company, worked with Amy Perrin, one of SwatchPop's interior designers, on the new screened porch. A Target jute rug is layered on a blue rug from Mohawk. A...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Bobby and Jessica McRae's Kennesaw home is 4,000 square feet, with four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Bobby and Jessica McRae, with children Lundy, Janie and Mack, purchased their Kennesaw home in 2013 and added the screened porch. Bobby owns SouthernPro Termite and Pest Control and Jessica McRae is co-owner of...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The UGA Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Herpetology Program (http://srelherp.uga.edu) offers everything you need to know to stay safe around snakes. Make sure you visit their website for everything you’d ever...

SCARLET SNAKE -- They’re small and skinny and yes, it’s understandable that folks might mistake them for coral snakes, which are highly venomous. You won’t see them during the day since they’re active at night....

BLACK RACER -- Found from southern Maine to Florida, black racers are active during the day, make their homes in a variety of Southeast habitats and snack on insects, birds, rodents, amphibians, etc. But if you...

RINGNECK SNAKE -- As the name suggests, this common snake has a distinguishing ring around its neck and may have a yellow or orange belly. Northern ringnecks are found in the mountains while the southern subspecies...

EASTERN INDIGO SNAKE -- In Georgia, you’ll have to head south to find this large blue-black snake, the longest native to the U.S.. They’re active only in the daytime and they enjoy a nice buffet of varied prey --...

CORN SNAKE -- This is a juvenile, which looks quite different from...

... an adult. CORN SNAKES get a raw deal (or the business end of a hoe) thanks to often being mistaken for venomous copperheads. But look closely -- the corn snakes blotches are square; the copperhead’s are hourglass-shaped...

RAT SNAKES may be black, yellow or gray and have a wide range throughout the eastern and midwestern U.S. You’ll find them throughout the state of Georgia.  They also thrive in a variety of diverse habitats, from...

Here’s a juvenile RAT SNAKE, whose favorite snacks include small rodents and frogs as well as lizards. INFO BY: J.D. Willson.

The yellow RAT SNAKE is found along the Georgia coast. INFO BY: Trey Dunn - edited by Whit Gibbons.

You’ll find gray RAT SNAKES along the Savannah River in southern South Carolina and in south Georgia. INFO BY: Trey Dunn - edited by Whit Gibbons.

MUD SNAKES rarely come out of  the water, preferring to hide in the aquatic vegetation and various wetlands that make up their habitat. In Georgia, you’ll mostly find them to the south in the Coastal Plain. Amphibians...

This young MUD SNAKE has a vibrant red and black coloration. INFO BY: J.D. Willson.

RAINBOW SNAKES are, like mud snakes, rarely seen outside of the swamps and other water sources in which they live. As their name suggests, these snakes are multi-colored with black, red, pink and yellow scales....

With the nickname “puff adder,” the EASTERN HOGNOSE SNAKE sounds dangerous  and puts on quite a show when threatened, hissing and lunging as it spreads its head and neck skin like a cobra. But these non-venomous...

The SOUTHERN HOGNOSE SNAKE is far less common, found in the sandy and coastal areas of North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and some parts of south Alabama. They also enjoy snacking on toads and put on a threat...

The MOLE KINGSNAKE, though rarely seen, makes its home throughout the PIedmont region of the Southeastern U.S. While they spend  most of their time out of sight, you may run across them in open areas like fields...

If you fear venomous snakes, consider yourself lucky if you have a resident EASTERN KINGSNAKE in your yard. These big snakes eat copperheads, rattlesnakes and cottonmouths, along with other snakes, rodents and turtle...

The SCARLET KINGSNAKE is often mistaken for the venomous Eastern coral snake due to its coloration. As SRELHerp writes on its site, these snakes “typically have alternating bands of red, black, and yellow in which...

EASTERN MILKSNAKES , too, are often mistaken for venomous snakes -- specifically, the copperhead. But these harmless snakes are beneficial to anyone looking to keep rodent populations down. You’ll likely find them...

If it’s daytime and it’s hot, you may come across a COACHWHIP -- unless you’re in the North Georgia mountains. These long, slender snakes love sandy soils, such as those in the Georgia Coastal Plain region, and...

The RED-BELLIED WATERSNAKE makes its home in a large swath of south Georgia, excepting the deep southeastern area of the state. They’re found in lakes, creeks, rivers, wetlands and swamps. Amphibians and fish are...

Another non-venomous snake often mistaken for the copperhead is the BANDED WATERSNAKE. These snakes are harmless, however, unless you’re a fish or an amphibian and it’s a banded watersnake’s lunchtime. These water-lovers...

Here’s another look at the banded watersnake.

The GREEN WATERSNAKE is found primarily in Florida, but you’ll find them also in deep south Georgia and along the Savannah River area near the far southern tip of South Carolina. Swamps and marshes are their habitat...

NORTHERN WATERSNAKES are regularly mistaken for the venomous cottonmouth (water moccasin), but these hefty watersnakes are non-venomous. While cottonmouths are generally found only in Georgia’s Coastal Plain, northern...

BROWN WATERSNAKES are large, hefty snakes. Because they prefer fish as prey, they’re more likely to be found in reservoirs and other areas that are permanent water sources. These watersnakes live in the Piedmont...

You’ll find ROUGH GREEN SNAKES climbing in vegetation on the hunt for the insects and spiders they eat. These long, thin snakes are found throughout Georgia and are a protected species in the state. INFO BY: J.D...

Although non-venomous, PINE SNAKES are a threatened species in Georgia and are protected. They’re big, heavy-bodied burrowing snakes that will strike when approached. Pine snakes are found in Georgia’s Coastal Plain...

The STRIPED CRAYFISH SNAKE is found only in a small part of extreme southern Georgia and is a protected species. Rarely seen, these aquatic snakes mostly feed on hard-shelled crayfish (hence their name) or shrimp...

GLOSSY CRAYFISH SNAKES are more prevalent in Georgia’s Coastal Region than the striped crayfish snake, but are similarly water-loving and secretive. Like their striped cousins, they eat mostly crayfish and are rarely...

QUEEN SNAKES also primarily feast on newly molted crayfish, avoiding the hard-shelled variety. Less secretive than their glossy and striped cousins, queen snakes are mostly active during the day and are often found...

Rare in Georgia, the PINE WOODS SNAKE is found mainly in Florida and is also scattered along the Coastal Plain of the southeastern US. They prefer wetland margin areas and woodland habitats, eat other snakes along...

Unless you’re spending your days in boggy, highly-vegetated wetlands you’ll probably not see the BLACK SWAMP SNAKE. These small, black aquatic snakes with bright red bellies are found throughout Florida and along...

Odds are, you’ve come across a BROWN SNAKE while gardening or mowing the lawn or generally being outside in the spring and summer here in metro Atlanta. These shy, harmless snakes are unfortunately often mistaken...

REDBELLIED SNAKES make their home throughout the eastern US, excepting the Florida peninsula. Although related to the brown snake, redbellied snakes are creatures of the forest, generally spurning the suburbs where...

Small and similar in appearance to the brown snake, the FLORIDA BROWN SNAKE is far less widespread than its cousin. They’re found only along the extreme southeastern coast and Okefenokee area of Georgia and are...

SOUTHEASTERN CROWNED SNAKES are distinguished by the black bands on their heads. You’ll find them in a variety of southeastern US states, but they are absent from southern Georgia and the Florida peninsula. They...

Where the Southeastern Crowned Snake is absent, the FLORIDA CROWNED SNAKE is prevalent. They’re mostly found in peninsular central Florida (hence their name) and has been found in only a few extreme south Georgia...

EASTERN RIBBON SNAKES resemble their cousins, eastern garter snakes, but are more slender and are differently striped. They’re found throughout the eastern US, excepting the Appalachian Mountains. Semiaquatic, these...

It’s easy to see how EASTERN GARTER SNAKES and their cousins, eastern ribbon snakes, are confused. Both are distinctively striped, both prefer habitats near water and both feed on fish and amphibians. But garter...

In Georgia, the ROUGH EARTH SNAKE makes its home mainly in the central and southern areas of the state. It’s rare in the Piedmont region and is absent from southwest Georgia and peninsular Florida. These small,...

The SMOOTH EARTH SNAKE is a heavy-bodied snake with a pointed snout. More prevalent throughout the state of Georgia and the southeastern US, the smooth earth snake is, like its rough-scaled relative, absent from...

The 5,200-square-foot house in Canton contains four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. The 6-acre property also features a 3,000-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath guest house that owners R. Hardy Smith and Terrie...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The butler's pantry in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton farmhouse home has black cabinetry with brass hardware. The stainless steel appliances are by Thermador and white subway tiles line the walls.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A sliding barn door leads to the basement in the Canton home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of the home's two office spaces is filled with lights, a desk, a chair and pinboards from RH. "We have never been able to share an office, so I managed to carve out two small spaces for each of us," Terrie Rice...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Black wall bunk beds line a wall in the upstairs loft. "The room is modern yet casual," said Terrie Rice. A pair of black leather chairs surround a wood coffee table and eclectic ottomans.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of homeowner Terrie Rice's favorite features is the modern black iron staircase. "It makes a statement when you walk in the front door," she said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of the main home's four bedrooms contains a carved wooden headboard and sofa.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The covered back porch of the Canton residence contains both a dining area and entertaining area with a fireplace and TV.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A stone walkway leads to an entrance of the guest house on the 6-acre property. Text by Marena Galluccio/Fast Copy News Service.(Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com)Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Striped Libeco bedding and iron headboards from RH add to the farmhouse feel, along with mounted cast iron horseheads, in a guest house bedroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's "party barn" is a vaulted structure with 3,000 square feet, two bedrooms and a bathroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Massive wooden beams in the "party barn" accentuate the spacious guest house and crystal chandeliers from RH bring city glam to the farmhouse-style structure.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The "party barn," , contains a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The island, open shelving and shiplap add to the modern farmhouse interiors.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Shiplap walls encase a sitting room in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton residence. A print of a bull on canvas from Urban Farmhouse, one of Terrie Rice's favorite pieces, highlights the space. Floor lamps...Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A vintage wine opener is attached to a rolling bar cart, which displays crystal brandy decanters. The oversized wall clock is from Urban Farmhouse.Christopher Oquendo

The sprawling kitchen doubles as a breakfast nook with a wooden table, chairs and bench. Black cabinets line the wall and the doorway to the butler's pantry, and a dramatic white hood hangs over a Thermador range...Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A mesh door helps separate the kitchen from the butler's pantry in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton home, while still allowing the space to feel open.Christopher Oquendo

Open shelving hangs along subway tile walls to create a beckoning space in the kitchen. Lighting by Savoy House from Progressive Lighting hangs over the long wooden table.Christopher Oquendo

A pair of eye-catching Dunbar six-light chandeliers by Savoy House in brass and bronze accents illuminate the kitchen.Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Three glass and brass chandeliers hang over the Carrara marble dining table. The giant circular wood frame mirror reflects the bull canvas print in the sitting room.Christopher Oquendo

The modern farmhouse living room features neutral sofas and high-backed chairs. A wooden coffee table with an urn rests on a rug from Outrageous Interiors.Christopher Oquendo

Like in the dining room, the walls of the modern master bedroom feature a Thibaut grasscloth wallcovering. "I love the romance of the dark grasscloth and the tall antiqued mirrored headboard accented with the light...Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A swing bed is suspended from the ceiling with rope on the screened porch. It gives the Canton homeowners a comfortable perch to see the surroundings.Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A swing bed is suspended from the ceiling with rope on the screened porch. It gives the Canton homeowners a comfortable perch to see the surroundings.Christopher Oquendo

In the master bedroom, a carved wooden console that Terrie Rice calls her "porcupine piece" is from Outrageous Interiors.Christopher Oquendo

A black-and-white standalone bathtub with brass hardware from RH highlights the farmhouse-style master bathroom.Christopher Oquendo

One of Terrie Rice's favorite pieces is the arched armoire from RH in the master bath. "It really added a lot of personality to that space," she said.Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The butler's pantry in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton farmhouse home has black cabinetry with brass hardware.Christopher Oquendo

Brandon Hancock has a flair for antiquing with industrial items at his Marietta townhome. For instance, here a pair of industrial warehouse lights from The Big Chandelier hang over a pool table in the basement....Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The traditional brick townhome in Marietta was built in 2002 by Ashton Woods. The townhome has 2,472 square feet, four bedrooms, and three-and-a-half baths.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Industrial Chic Loft turned an old cart into a dining table, giving it a custom top. The table can fit between 12 and 15 people around it, said homeowner Brandon Hancock.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The collection of theater spotlights, which homeowner Brandon Hancock says are from a playhouse in Brooklyn, that shut down in the early 1940s, is a conversation starter. "Everyone mentions them," he said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The kitchen has an island with quartz countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel KitchenAid appliances. The home was built by Ashton Woods.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A vintage Underwood typewriter, from Scott Antique Markets, and a terrarium of cactus rests in the foyer.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Addison Hancock's sitting space has a sofa and a coffee table from Industrial Chic Loft by Christopher Bailey over a cowhide rug.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An antique ledger rests on a desk in the Marietta living room. Homeowner Brandon Hancock said it holds the minutes from 1912 to 1918 for the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Hancock's industrial, eclectic living room consists of a Bush Hog saw blade mirror from Scott Antique Markets and a pair of Indian horse statues from Kudzu Antiques in Decatur on the mantel. "I wanted something...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An old production crate for a movie company serves as the living room's coffee table, purchased from Scott Antique Markets. Hancock said he believes that the book is written in Swedish and filled with magazines...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An antique ledger rests on a desk in the Marietta living room. The modern pendant is from West Elm and a vintage Chevrolet sign hangs over the stairs.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The sitting room is a central gathering spot for Cobb County homeowner Brandon Hancock and his family and friends. A pair of steer horns hangs over a television, and an antique Belgian woodworking bench holds a...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A pair of star lights from Scott Antique Markets cast a stained glass-like effect in Brandon Hancock's daughter's bedroom. "They fit perfectly," he said. "At night they give off a really good shadow, which is really...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A wood upholstered bed, with its unusual headboard shape, is from Scott Antique Markets. A pair of nightstands by Industrial Chic Loft flank it with lights from Kudzu Antiques. The art piece above the bed is a painted...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Homeowner Brandon Hancock snagged the carpet after seeing it in front of the cash registers at Citizen Supply at Ponce City Market. It wasn't for sale, but he asked if he could buy it. A few days later, the store...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The master bedroom closet has built-ins by the homeowner, while he believes the island is a vintage GE cart (it's from purchased from Varnish + Vine).Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The light is from Rustique Iron in Marietta.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Black-and-white photographs by Atlantan Emily Hart line the stairwell. The mirror is composed of metal gas station numbers.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A teak sofa from Rocky Mountain Ski & Board offers a place to sit on the back porch. Like inside the home, Brandon Hancock has decorated with items from Scott Antique Markets, including the vintage Double Cola sign...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Brandon Hancock, a restaurateur, purchased the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath townhome in 2015. The 2,472-square-foot home is decorated with antiques and vintage pieces from Scott Antique Markets and Paris...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Students at Inman Middle School in Virginia-Highland display protest signs. AMANDA COYNE / AJC

In Clayton County, Mundy’s Mill Middle School seventh grader Deonte Barkley created a poster for the protest. MITCHELL NORTHAM / AJC

In Cobb County, a group of about 40 Walton High parents and community members observe a moment of silence outside the school at 10 a.m. VANESSA McCRAY / AJC

DeKalb County: Students at Decatur High show solidarity with Parkland (Fl.) students. 

In Cobb County, Sprayberry High School resource officers and teachers were posted outside to make sure students would not leave the campus. JOHN SPINK / AJC

Atlanta City Councilmembers and City of Atlanta employees participate in #nationalwalkoutday in support of the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. and the nationwide protest. ATLANTA...

ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Students at Washington High planned a silent protest by taking a knee and bowing in the hallways to honor 17 victims in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting. LATISHA GRAY / TWITTER

GWINNETT COUNTY: The protest scene at Lambert High School in Suwanee. TWITTER-SUBMITTED

FULTON COUNTY: Northview High School students show protest posters. KRISTEN HAROLD / TWITTER

West Forsyth High students carry balloons as part of their protest. FROM TWITTER

COBB COUNTY: Marietta High students participate in the walkout. MARIETTA CITY SCHOOLS / TWITTER

Sylvan Hills Middle School students made signs for the protest. FROM TWITTER

More from the scene at Sylvan Hills Middle, an APS school. FROM TWITTER

The stadium at Westlake High in Fulton County was packed for the walkout. FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS / TWITTER

Atlanta City Council members and city employees participate in the walkout. ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL / TWITTER

Students at Bunche Middle School in Atlanta take part in the walkout. DR. ISIS MANBOARD / TWITTER

Katie Hemsworth wrote on Twitter: “Biked over to Grady HS to show my support on #NationalWalkoutDay. Impressed by the student-led speeches, chants, and demands for action at community and governmental levels.” KATIE...

DEKALB COUNTY: Lakeside High students take part in the protest on campus. MARLON A. WALKER / AJC

Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Meria Carstarphen (front) takes a selfie with student protesters at Inman Middle School. AMANDA COYNE / AJC

Rep. Erica Thomas, D - Austell, leads House Democrats out of the chamber to start their walkout. House and Senate Democrats staged a "walkout" this morning in support of the school walkout in protest of gun violence...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Rep. Erica Thomas, D - Austell, speaks in support of the student walkout.      BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Democratic State House and Senate members hold photos of Parkland school shooting victims during their press conference. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Rep. Bee Nguyen, D - Atlanta, holds a photo of Peter Wang, 15, one of the Parkland school shooting victims during the Democrats’ press conference. House and Senate Democrats staged a "walkout" this morning in support...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students react as each 17 Florida high school shooting victims' name was called during a walk out protest calling for action on gun violence outside Lakeside High School on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. National School...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Hundreds of students from Lakeside High School participate in a walk out calling for action on gun violence outside Lakeside High School on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. National School Walkout was held Wednesday morning...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

At 10 a.m. students head out to participate in a walk out protest calling for action on gun violence at Lakeside High School on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Students across the Metro Atlanta area held walkouts to...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

At 10 a.m. students head out to participate in a walk out protest calling for action on gun violence at Lakeside High School on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Students across the Metro Atlanta area held walkouts to...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Sixth grade students from left to right; Abby Morris, Callamei Chan, and Leyla Cooke form a human chain surrounding as much of the school as they can during the National School Walkout Day at Inman Middle School...Jason Getz

Eighth grade student organizer Malori Switzer uses a bull horn to lead chants during the National School Walkout Day at Inman Middle School Wednesday, September 29, 2017, in Atlanta. The activities align with the...Jason Getz

Eighth grade student organizer Malori Switzer wears a shirt designed by a fellow student to wear during the National School Walkout Day at Inman Middle School Wednesday, September 29, 2017, in Atlanta. The activities...Jason Getz

A middle school student holds a sign reading, "Are We Next?" during the National School Walkout Day at Inman Middle School Wednesday, September 29, 2017, in Atlanta. The activities align with the national call for...Jason Getz

Cross Keys High School students hold a school walkout in Atlanta, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.They rallied outside and some students spoke demanding to authorities a better gun control. Students across the Metro...Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Senior Tayler Batts gave a speech outside Cross Keys High School were hundreds of students participate in a walkout in Atlanta, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Students across the Metro Atlanta area held walkouts...Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Noel Wheatley (left) and Nick Galenkamp attend a rally with other area students at Liberty Plaza by the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Atlanta. At the conclusion of...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Area students hold letters and signs to deliver to their representatives while attending a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Atlanta. At the...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Students march to their representatives’ offices to deliver letters and discuss gun violence at the conclusion of a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol following their school walkouts on Wednesday, March...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Druid Hills High School students Virginia Hudspeth (from left), Callie Weidman, and Ellie Welsch attend a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Druid Hills High School students Callie Weidman and Ellie Welsch (left), along with other area students, attend a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March 14...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Local students look on while Druid Hills High School junior Anabette Vellines speaks out against gun violence during a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Area students and parents attend a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Atlanta. At the conclusion of the rally many attempted to meet with...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

At 10 a.m. Marist School students were invited to leave their classrooms and congregate in alumni plaza. MARIST SCHOOL / FACEBOOK

A Westlake student holds a protest sign during the walkout. FROM TWITTER

Students and a few adults confront House Public Safety Committee Chairman Alan Powell, R-Hartwell, in a crowded Georgia State Capitol hallway to seek action on an assault weapons ban bill. MARK NIESSE / AJC

Not all student protests were held during the school day. Duluth High School students led an afterschool walk to the Town Green. ARLINDA SMITH BROADY / AJC

Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison bought the 2,500-square-foot, cedar contemporary home in 1997.T he dining room is an entertainment hub for Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison. The high ceilings give the room an open...Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison bought the 2,500-square-foot, cedar contemporary home in 1997. The home, built in 1976, features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo/www...Text by Anna Logan/ Christopher Oquendo

Homeowners Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison describe their decorating style as modern and eclectic. Mixed media art, like these works displayed in their office, speak to that unique combination of style and intrigue...Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

Homeowners Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison are avid art collectors. Their pottery collection is especially important to the couple, as they tend to purchase pieces by local or regional potters.Text by Anna Logan/ Christopher Oquendo

The vaulted ceilings and soaring stone fireplace are among the homeowner's favorite architectural elements in the home. Licensed contractor Thomas Drew of and his partner, Barbara Morrison, put in over $100,000...Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

A two-tone wooden bureau and art add texture, color and a sense of movement in the guest room.Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

The dining room is an entertainment hub for Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison. The high ceilings give the room an open feeling, while also leaving room for the black-and-white work of Mac Stewart to be displayed...Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

Skylights and vaulted ceilings are homeowner Thomas Drew's favorite architectural details in his contemporary home.Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

This psychedelic van was crafted by Peter Max, who was known for using bright colors to evoke the feelings of culture in the 1960s.Text by Anna Logan/ Christopher Oquendo

The fireplace in the Marietta living room is composed of a slab of quartz. It is accented by a copper mantel.Text by Anna Logan/ Christopher Oquendo

According to homeowner Thomas Drew, the 100-year-old Indonesian matrimonial box was taken around the country from wedding to wedding.Text by Anna Logan/ Christopher Oquendo

The modern kitchen cabinets were installed by Chip N’ Nails, based in Winston. Stonehenge Granite & Marble installed the dark and decadent granite countertops. The backsplash is installed in a vertical pattern compared...Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo