Designer Linda Castle of Decorated Designs helped the homeowners select the swivel club chairs, sofas and ottoman from Fairfield for their updated family room. It's open to the stairwell, which also was freshened...Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The hardwoods were stained in a dark walnut, which contrasts with the white shiplap and bookshelves. The fireplace facade also was updated with patterned tile in the first floor redo.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The decisions about the renovations focused on how the family would enjoy the space and spend time together.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A niche next to the stairs is decorated with floral art and a feather bowl from At Home. (Christopher Oquendo Photography)Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The new sitting area features gray chairs from Fairfield that were appealing because of their sleek shape but soft suede fabric, said homeowner Jill Bartlett.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The mirror, from Bramble, originally was set to go in the powder room, but homeowner Jill Bartlett moved it instead to the sitting area because she liked how it completed that space. (Christopher Oquendo Photography)Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The homeowners, working with designer Linda Castle, mixed furniture and accessories with distressed woods with clean-lined and crisp white pieces for their transitional look.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A round dining table and chairs, from Bramble, are nestled into the breakfast nook of the redesigned kitchen. The home is on the Sept. 15 NARI Atlanta Tour of Remodeled Homes. (Christopher Oquendo Photography)Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The new backsplash is a ceramic tile, from The Tile Shop in Marietta, that is installed in a herringbone pattern. The perimeter countertops are Silestone cemento.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The island, with a quartz countertop, offers more space for meal prep, dining and displaying flowers. (Christopher Oquendo Photography)Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A round dining table and chairs, from Bramble, are nestled into the breakfast nook of the redesigned kitchen.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The homeowners' new dining room is larger than their previous space and opens to the sitting area that previously was their dining room. The table and sideboard are from Hooker while the chairs at both ends are...Text by Lori Johnston/Photos byChristopher Oquendo

Equestrian ribbons in Aubrie Bartlett's room are a colorful adornment to a chicken wire bulletin board.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos byChristopher Oquendo

Aubrie Bartlett's room is personalized with pink and green accessories and artwork that shows a love of horses.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos byChristopher Oquendo

For a sports kick in the kids' room, the soccer balls on the wall are made of plastic with a sticker behind them. The trophies are from their sons' involvement in sports such as basketball and baseball.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos byChristopher Oquendo

The Cobb County home has six bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths and 4,800 square feet. It was built in 2003.Text by Lori Johnston/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The renovations created more areas on the main floor for entertaining, and the family also can use their deck to entertain. "The genesis around going through a remodel has so much to do with loving where you live...Text by Lori Johnston/Photos byChristopher Oquendo

Chris and Jill Bartlett. (Family Handout)Text by Lori Johnston/Photos byChristopher Oquendo

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Anton Zaslavski, better known by his stage name Zedd, performed on Friday, August 31, 2018 at SunTrust Park, following the Braves-Pirates game. Zedd is a Russian-German record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Diondre Champaigne (82) celebrates their victory during Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Christian Owens (85) reacts after he scored a touchdown in the first half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - General view as the sun sets in the first half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - General view as the sun sets in the first half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State running back Jake McKenzie (4) is taken down by Georgia State nose tackle Dontae Wilson (52) in the first half during the 2018 season opening game against the Kennesaw State...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Devin Gentry (14) misses the football as he is hit by Kennesaw State linebacker Demetrius Pettway (23) in the first half during the 2018 season opening game...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State running back Darnell Holland (33) eludes a tackle by Georgia State linebacker Victor Heyward (37) in the first half during the 2018 season opening game against the Kennesaw...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State quarterback Chandler Burks (3) tosses the football to Kennesaw State running back Darnell Holland (33) in the first half during the 2018 season opening game against the Kennesaw...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State quarterback Chandler Burks (3) runs with the ball in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State running back Seth Paige (28) gets tackled by Kennesaw State linebacker Anthony Gore Jr. (41) and Kennesaw State offensive lineman Austin Byrd (44) in the first half of Georgia...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott instructs Georgia State wide receiver Penny Hart (18) in the first half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State safety DeAndre Applin (24) intercepts a pass in the first half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State quarterback Donovan Taitt (9) gets tackled by Georgia State safety Remy Lazarus (21) in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State running back TJ Reed (6) eludes a tackle by Georgia State safety DeAndre Applin (24) in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State place kicker Justin Thompson (86) kicks for extra points in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State quarterback Donovan Taitt (9) breaks away for a long first down run in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State dance team performs in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State quarterback Dan Ellington (13) makes a handoff to Georgia State running back Destin Coates (17) in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State running back Destin Coates (17) makes a move in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State quarterback Dan Ellington (13) looks to pass in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State quarterback Chandler Burks (3) instructs in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State guard Shamarious Gilmore (75) is comforted by Georgia State linebacker Ed Curney as Gilmore gets emotional for their victory during Georgia State season opening game against...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Diondre Champaigne (82) makes a game winning catch at the end of fourth quarter during Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Diondre Champaigne (82) makes a game winning catch at the end of fourth quarter during Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Diondre Champaigne (82) is congratulated by teammates after he made a game winning catch at the end of fourth quarter during Georgia State season opening game...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

North Gwinnett running back Tyler Goodson (5) celebrates in the second half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

North Gwinnett wide receiver Josh Downs (11) makes a move after a catch in the second half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Brookwood quarterback Conner Chavis (12) gets tackled from behind by North Gwinnett linebacker Will Hunter (25) in the first half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Brookwood MeKal Fuller (14) makes a move after a catch as North Gwinnett safety Taylor Goodson (2) tries to stop him in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Brookwood football players run onto the football field before the start of their game against North Gwinnett at the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

North Gwinnett fans cheer for their team in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

North Gwinnett football players run onto the field before the start of their game against the Brookwood at the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

North Gwinnett running back Tyler Goodson (5) dives into the end zone past Brookwood defensive back Michael Killebrew (38) in the second half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

North Gwinnett running back Devin Crosby (31) rushes against Brookwood linebacker Tony Ward (22) for a touchdown in the first half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

North Gwinnett running back Devin Crosby (31) rushes between Brookwood defensive lineman Joel Seton (99) and linebacker Anthony Gorney (4) for a touchdown in the first half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

North Gwinnett wide receiver Javonni Cunningham (21) runs as he pushes the helmet of Brookwood linebacker Tony Ward (22) in the first half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

North Gwinnett quarterback J.R. Martin (17) runs with the ball in the second half during the Corky Kell Classic game against Brookwood Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Brookwood wide receiver Jayden Williams (20) drops the football as North Gwinnett cornerback Jarvis Cunningham (13) pursues in the first half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Colquitt County running back Daijun Edwards (3) gains yardage in the second half against McEachern during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

McEachern quarterback Carlos Delrio-Wilson (18) hands off to running back Paris Brown Jr. (8) in the second half against Colquitt County during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Colquitt County wide receiver Lemeke Brockington (17) makes a touchdown catch against McEachern defensive back Ja'Leak Perry (12) in the second half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Colquitt County wide receiver Lemeke Brockington (17) makes a touchdown catch against McEachern defensive back Ja'Leak Perry (12) in the second half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Colquitt County head coach Rush Propst (right) shakes the hand of McEachern head coach Kyle Hockman after their game at the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Colquitt...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Colquitt County running back Daijun Edwards (3) runs past McEachern linebacker Myles Henderson (33) in the second half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

McEachern wide receiver Javon Baker (7) runs after a catch against Colquitt County safety Kam Woods (7) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Colquitt County running back Daijun Edwards (3) makes a move against McEachern defensive back Erwin Bryd (2) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Colquitt County quarterback Jaycee Harden (4) attempts a pass in the first half against McEachern during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

McEachern quarterback Carlos Delrio-Wilson (18) celebrates a touchdown with defensive lineman Jamil Burroughs (99) in the first half against Colquitt County during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18,...Jason Getz/For the AJC

McEachern running back Paris Brown Jr. (8) is stopped by a host of Colquitt County defenders in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

McEachern quarterback Carlos Delrio-Wilson (18) chases down the football after a high snap in the first half against Colquitt County during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Colquitt County running back Ty Leggett (31) runs with McEachern linebacker Stephen Benn (23) defending during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

Colquitt County running back Ty Leggett (31) celebrates his touchdown run as offensive lineman Kamaar Bell (79) reacts in the first half against McEachern during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018...Jason Getz/For the AJC

McEachern quarterback Carlos Delrio-Wilson (18) attempts a pass in the first half against Colquitt County during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

Colquitt County cornerback Jay Ward (4) deflects a pass intended for McEachern wide receiver Javon Baker (7) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Mill Creek running back Chancellor Lee-Parker (4) is stopped for a loss by Walton defensive back Jalen Wilson (15, left) and linebacker Grant Jenson (57) in the second half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Walton defensive lineman Trey Middleton (23) runs after making an interception in the second half against Mill Creek during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Walton quarterback Austin Kirksey (2) runs for a first down in the second half against Mill Creek during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

Mill Creek running back Chancellor Lee-Parker (4) gets stopped by a host of Walton defenders after a run during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (1) makes a touchdown catch against Mill Creek defensive back Josh Battle (28) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (1) makes a touchdown catch ahead of Mill Creek defensive back Josh Battle (28) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (1) celebrates after made a long touchdown catch against Mill Creek defensive back Josh Battle (28) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (1) and Mill Creek defensive back Josh Battle simultaneously catch a pass in the end zone during the first half of their Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug.18, 2018, at...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock - an AJC Super 11 selection - reacts on the sideline after scoring a touchdown in the first half against Mill Creek during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (1) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Kendall Alford (5) in the first half against Mill Creek during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz/For the AJC

Walton wide receiver Kendall Alford (5) gets tackled by Mill Creek linebacker Chandler White (21) in the second half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

Mill Creek running back Chancellor Lee-Parker (4) picks up yardage during the first half against Walton in the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

Buford running back Derrian Brown (left) celebrates with his teammates after a touchdown against Tucker during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.Steve Schaefer/For the AJC

Tucker High School fans cheer on their team during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.Steve Schaefer/For the AJC

Buford High School fans cheer on their team during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.Schaefer/For the AJC

Tucker and Buford play in the first game of the evening at Georgia State Stadium during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018. Buford defeated Tucker, 40-14.Schaefer/For the AJC

Buford's Jalar Holley (left) and Xyrie Willson celebrate after the team scored a touchdown against Tucker during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.Steve Schaefer/For the AJC

Tucker High School's Tyler Hughey is embraced after scoring a touchdown against Buford during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.Schaefer/For the AJC

Buford High School head coach John Ford argues with a referee during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.Steve Schaefer/For the AJC

Buford's Derrian Brown is tackled by Tucker's Lucius Chitty during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.Steve Schaefer/For the AJC

Tucker running back Tyler Hughey is tackled by Buford's Hayden Olsen during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.Steve Schaefer/For the AJC

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...