A Walton High School student, senior Bryan Wu, placed first overall in academics in the entire nation at this year's National Junior Classical League convention. Walton has been increasing its presence at the event, and Walton students excelled this year in all categories, winning first place in three events as well as many top five finishes. The convention took place July 25-30 at Indiana University at Bloomington.

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A woman holds a sign in protest during an Atlanta School Board meeting in Atlanta on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. APS held its final vote on school consolidation plans, approving several school closures. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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Ja’Quon Stembridge, shown here in July at the Henry County Republican Party monthly meeting, recently stepped from his position with the Georgia GOP. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

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