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Photos: Metro Atlanta students go back to school
Time to hit those books (or tablets) again and get ready for homework. School’s in!
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August 1, 2019, 2019 - McDonough - Teachers and staff members welcome students to the school as they get off the bus. Henry County students have their first day of school at the brand new McDonough Middle School. Thursday was the first day of school of the 2019-2020 school year. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com
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