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2016 Georgia Championship: High school football at the Georgia Dome

Buford head coach Jess Simpson (left) congratulates offensive lineman Connor Mills after a TD in last week's game.
Buford head coach Jess Simpson (left) congratulates offensive lineman Connor Mills after a TD in last week's game.
Dec 3, 2016

Next stop on the road to the state championship: The Georgia Dome.

The matchups are set and eight state champions will be decided Friday and Saturday in Atlanta.

> Class AAAAAAA: Grayson vs. Roswell, Saturday, 8 p.m.

> Class AAAAAA: Tucker vs. Valdosta, Friday, 8 p.m.

> Class AAAAA: Buford vs. Rome, Friday, 4:30 p.m.

> Class AAAA: Cartersville vs. Thomson, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

> Class AAA: Cedar Grove vs. GAC, Friday, 1 p.m.

> Class AA: Benedictine vs. Fitzgerald, Saturday, 1 p.m.

> Class A public: Macon County vs. McIntosh County Academy, Saturday, 10 a.m.

> Class A private: ELCA vs. Fellowship, Friday, 10 a.m.

> Recapping all 16 state semifinal games

> AJC prep zone: Complete roundup of HS sports

> Complete high school football coverage on ajc.com

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