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Winding road filled with obstacles has carried this West Hall High graduate to a spot with the Atlanta Falcons
Atkinson thrilled to play in his hometown for the Falcons
Atkinson
West Hall's Hunter Atkinson runs with the ball after the catch against East Hall during a 2013 game in Oakwood.
Bill Murphy
Updated: Apr 30, 2020, 1:40 AM
Published: Apr 27, 2020, 6:03 PM
Atkinson is the first player for Atlanta Falcons from Hall County since tight end Martrez Milner
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Track and Field: Gainesville sweeps boys and girls titles at the Hall County Championships
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Gainesville's Molly Williams runs to victory in the 100-meter hurdles during Day 2 of the Hall County championships on April 3, 2025 in Gainesville. Photo by Bill Murphy
David Friedlander
The Times
Updated: Apr 4, 2025, 2:22 AM
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 2:05 AM
Red Elephants win their third boys county title, while Lady Red Elephants claim their first title since 2019.
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