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North Hall grad Nick Nixon conquers barriers of autism, enters national spotlight through love of basketball

Nixon to compete with Hall County Traditional team at next month's Special Olympics USA Games

North Hall alumnus Nick Nixon, an athlete on the Hall County Traditional basketball team, shoots the ball during a scrimmage game in Gainesville, Friday, June 22, 2018, as they prepare for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. Nixon is part of the team of 10 local players that will be representing Special Olympics Georgia in the national competition. - photo by David Barnes

06232018 NIXON 04.jpg — North Hall alumnus Nick Nixon, an athlete on the Hall County Traditional basketball team, shoots the ball during a scrimmage game in Gainesville, Friday, June 22, 2018, as they prepare for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. Nixon is part of the team of 10 local players that will be representing Special Olympics Georgia in the national competition. - photo by David Barnes

Nixon will be one of 10 Hall County players representing Team Georgia in the upcoming 2018 Special Olympics USA Games from July 1-6 in Seattle.

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