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Thursday marks first day of full attendance at Gainesville schools. Here’s how it compares to Tuesday’s half attendance

Students at Gainesville Exploration Academy return to in-person class in September, 2020. Photo courtesy Lynn Jones, Gainesville City Schools.

Students at Gainesville Exploration Academy — Students at Gainesville Exploration Academy return to in-person class in September, 2020. Photo courtesy Lynn Jones, Gainesville City Schools.

Thursday marked the first day of full attendance in Gainesville City Schools, and besides a slower-than-normal afternoon student pickup, it was smooth sailing, according to parents and staff.