Al Horford surprises Northcutt Elementary

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Check out photos from Hawks forward Al Horford's surprise visit to Northcutt Elementary Wednesday.

Hawks forward Al Horford (front), along with Hawks personnel Courtney Schweers (left), and Jason Roose, made a surprise visit to G.W. Northcutt Elementary School Wednesday.

Fifth grade student Deantae Birdsong, 10, is thrilled to see Horford walk in the door. Birdsong was the grand prize winner for the "What keeps you moving" essay contest. The contest is part of the "Read to Achieve" program, and was open to all Georgia elementary school students.

Deantae's mother, Diane Birdsong, takes pictures and video of her son's big day.

Horford passes out autographed notebooks.

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Hawks forward Al Horford (front), along with Hawks personnel Courtney Schweers (left), and Jason Roose, made a surprise visit to G.W. Northcutt Elementary School Wednesday.

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