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If you're looking to make an impression at your next celebration or event, few services take your gathering to the next level like Raising the Bar. At RTB, we mix superior service and delicious spirits with the finest bar rentals in Roswell, GA. We pride ourselves on creating unique, delectable drinks backed by impeccable service to keep your event stress-free and streamlined, so you can focus on your role at the party while attendees have the time of their lives. our guests will not only be impressed by our high-quality craft cocktails - they'll be blown away by the entire process, from setting up to break down. Unlike some bar rental companies in Roswell, GA, we prioritize professionalism, attention to detail, and customer service.
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we'll arrive early, set everything up, run your bar service, keep your guests entertained, and clean up after ourselves when we're done. We'll focus on your mobile bar service while your guests admire how awesome your event turned out.
Launch your product with branded bar setups or support your event with customizable drinks, satellite bars, and giveaways. We don't just handle the drinks; we keep the party flowing.
From exciting team-building exercises to formal affairs, we have worked on hundreds of corporate events in Roswell, GA. Regardless of the size of your corporate event, our team will handle all the details, from customized bars with company logos to a custom menu of craft cocktails.
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. As such, your reception is one of the biggest parties you'll ever thlmb-row. It needs to be perfect, and it needs to be fun. We've got you covered on both fronts and then some. Contact our office today to learn more about how we keep your guest's glasses full and your bar rental beautiful.
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The idea of thlmb-rowing a big party or get-together for your friends or co-workers is an exciting prospect. When it comes down to the logistics of your bar service, however, planning can become a nightmare. Thankfully, there's an easier, more efficient way to arrange for a stunning bar setup - bar rentals from Raising the Bar. When you hire RTB, you can rest easy knowing we have all the details covered.
We are proud to offer the most streamlined bar rental services in Roswell, GA. Our doesn't just arrive at your location and start slinging drinks.
Setting up your bar rental is important, of course, but we also handle all the requirements your bar may need:
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At RTB, we earned our stripes by showing off what we can do in front of thousands of people. With our extensive experience, innovative cocktails, and top-notch bartenders, you can't go wrong with Raising the Bar.
Contact UsWe get feedback from our amazing clients every day, telling us how we helped make their event bigger and better than they thought possible. We're in the business of making your party or gathering unforgettable, but we also provide convenience and peace of mind for busy people planning events.
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At Raising the Bar, we understand how important it is to have a qualified, trustworthy team of bartenders at your event. From drink service to limiting alcohol consumption, you need to be able to rely on your bartender from the moment your event starts until it ends. We are proud to have skilled, fully insured bartenders who are ready and waiting to make an impression at your next big event. Unlike dull, run-of-the-mill bartenders, our team won't suck the life out of your party - we'll keep your guests entertained and their glasses full so that the good times keep rolling.
We will work with you to supply a professional bartender at your wedding, so you can say "I Do" without worrying about your drink service.
RTB can provide bartenders for your upcoming company dinner, award ceremony, team building exercise, and more. Our bartenders will be dressed for the occasion and will provide service that is tailored to your occasion.
Our enthusiastic, high-energy bartenders make a great addition to any party or social gathering, big or small.
Thlmb-rowing a private birthday bash? Perhaps you're thinking about a small celebration for your anniversary. Whatever the occasion, RTB will supply a hardworking, professional bartender for your private event.
Depending on the type of event you have in mind, our bartenders are also trained for more "out of the box" events as part of our signature service packages. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
In addition to bar rentals in Roswell, GA, Raising the Bar also offers a suite of concessions services for events in Georgia. RTB concessions were born out of the desire to provide a next-generation beverage experience. This service is tailored to brand sponsors who wish to provide consumers with an elevated cocktail experience in a large setting. Special events and festivals in Georgia are only glmb-rowing in popularity. Today, consumers attending these events expect a wider variety of drink choices. They crave a personalized experience, and Raising the Bar is the perfect partner to choose when executing such an event
For brand sponsors, having a partner that provides a memorable consumer experience is crucial for maximizing ROI. Our ability to work with all trade partners (venue owners, brand owners, and distributors) makes their sponsorship money work harder. With more than a decade of experience, a highly trained staff of bartenders, and customizable bar services, we stand tall as Roswell's most trusted boutique concessions provider. Having worked with many large-scale festivals, sporting events, and corporate events, we are confident that our beverage program gives consumers an unrivaled experience. Equally important, we give brand sponsors a key source of income.
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The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation is inviting people to recycle their Christmas trees as part of an annual environmental program.Keep Georgia Beautiful was founded in 1978 and has advocated for community improvements to benefit the environment. Their “Bring One for the Chipper” initiative has helped to repurpose over 6 million trees.In 2024, the group collected and recycled about 35,000 trees into mulch for playgrounds, city and county landscaping projects and individual homes. Over 3,000 were sunk into lakes to...
The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation is inviting people to recycle their Christmas trees as part of an annual environmental program.
Keep Georgia Beautiful was founded in 1978 and has advocated for community improvements to benefit the environment. Their “Bring One for the Chipper” initiative has helped to repurpose over 6 million trees.
In 2024, the group collected and recycled about 35,000 trees into mulch for playgrounds, city and county landscaping projects and individual homes. Over 3,000 were sunk into lakes to provide fish habitats, and over 6,000 were repurposed for fuel or other uses.
The metro Atlanta dropoff locations, dates and times to recycle Christmas trees are below. There is also a full list of statewide dropoff locations available.
City of Riverdale Business Services Building
971 Wilson Rd, Riverdale, GA 30296
January 3, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
404-759-9140
The Home Depot
2350 Dallas Hwy, Marietta, GA 30064
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 10, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
770-528-1135
The Home Depot
4101 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 10, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
770-528-1135
The Home Depot
449 Roberts Ct Nw. Kennesaw, GA 30144
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 10, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
770-528-1135
The Home Depot
3605 Sandy Plains Rd. Marietta, GA 30066
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 10, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
770-528-1135
The Home Depot
1655 Shiloh Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 10, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
770-528-1135
The Home Depot
3355 Cobb Pkwy, Acworth, GA 30101
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 10, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
770-528-1135
The Home Depot
1200 E W Connector SW, Austell, GA 30106
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 10, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
770-528-1135
The Home Depot
1062 Richard D Sailors Pkwy, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Jan. 3, 2026 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
770-943-1666
The Home Depot
2450 Cumberland Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339
Jan. 3, 2026 – 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
770-431-2863
Lake Street Dropoff
Near Towngreen Park at the corner of Lake and Franklin Street, Avondale Estates, GA
January 10, 2026 – 9 a.m. – noon
404-294-5400
Chamblee Public Works Department
3210 Cumberland Dr, Atlanta, GA 30339
Dec. 26, 2025- Jan. 19, 2026; Monday-Friday – 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
470-725-8423
CHaRM Atlanta
1110 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Dec. 27, 2025 – Jan. 24, 2026; Wednesdays – 9 a.m. -2 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. -2 p.m.
404-600-6386
CHaRM DeKalb
1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
Dec. 27, 2025 – Jan. 24, 2026; Wednesdays – 9 a.m. -2 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. -2 p.m.
404-600-6386
Union City Public Services
6524 Landrum Lane, Union City, GA 30291
Dec. 29, 2025 -Jan. 2, 2026; Monday through Friday 8 a.m. -4 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. -5 p.m.
770-306-6855
The Home Depot
5300 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Jan. 3, 2026 – 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
404-579-7377
The Home Depot
2525 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Jan. 3, 2026 – 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
470-581-1315
The Home Depot
650 Ponce de Leon Rd, Atlanta, GA 30308
Jan. 3, 2026 – 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
470-581-1315
The Home Depot
1032 Research Center, Atlanta Dr, Atlanta, GA 30331
Jan. 3, 2026 – 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
470-581-1315
City of College Park Public Works
2233 Harvard Ave, College Park, GA 30337
Jan. 3, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
470-303-5163
Sandy Springs Recycling Center
470 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Dec. 27, 2025 to Dec. 28, 2025 and Jan. 3, 2026 to January 4, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
770-800-0425
The Home Depot
6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Dec. 27, 2025 to Dec. 28, 2025 and Jan. 3, 2026 to January 4, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
770-800-0425
The Home Depot
5950 State Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30097
Dec. 27, 2025 to Dec. 28, 2025 and Jan. 3, 2026 to January 4, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
770-800-0425
The Home Depot
870 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
January 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. – noon
770-641-3742
The Home Depot
1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076
January 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. – noon
770-641-3742
Sims Lake Park
4600 Suwanee Buford Dam Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
Jan. 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. – noon
770-945-8996
Gwinnett County Fire Station 1
165 Lawrenceville St, Norcross, GA 30071
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 21, 2026 from sunup to sundown
770-822-5187
Gwinnett County Fire Station 2
12 Harmony Grove Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 21, 2026 from sunup to sundown
770-822-5187
Gwinnett County Fire Station 3
4394 Five Forks Trickum Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 21, 2026 from sunup to sundown
770-822-5187
Gwinnett County Fire Station 4
5550 Spalding Dr, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 21, 2026 from sunup to sundown
770-822-5187
Gwinnett County Fire Station 5
3001 Old Norcross Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 21, 2026 from sunup to sundown
770-822-5187
Cafe Le Bon, a Lebanese coffee and cafe concept from owner Margo Shaib, is targeting an end-of-January 2026 opening in Roswell at 43-45 Park Square Ct, Roswell, GA 30075. Shaib told Business Debut the cafe is in its final phase of construction, with training still ahead before opening.Cafe Le Bon is designed for dine-in, with a counter ordering area, a bar and kitchen, and a larger seating area on the other side of the space. Shaib said there will also be outdoor seating in front, plus additional seating in the alley. The concept cent...
Cafe Le Bon, a Lebanese coffee and cafe concept from owner Margo Shaib, is targeting an end-of-January 2026 opening in Roswell at 43-45 Park Square Ct, Roswell, GA 30075. Shaib told Business Debut the cafe is in its final phase of construction, with training still ahead before opening.
Cafe Le Bon is designed for dine-in, with a counter ordering area, a bar and kitchen, and a larger seating area on the other side of the space. Shaib said there will also be outdoor seating in front, plus additional seating in the alley. The concept centers on Lebanese coffee culture, with a mix of Lebanese, French and American offerings.
Shaib said guests can expect Lebanese sweets such as baklava and kunafa, along with a coffee program that includes Turkish coffee and flavors inspired by Lebanese ingredients.
She said the cafe’s origin is personal: her oldest son, Ryan Shaib, has autism and loves trying different coffee and coffee shops.
“This is started all because of him. I wanted to do something for him,” Shaib told Business Debut.
Shaib also wants Cafe Le Bon to create opportunities for others. She said she is open to employing people with special needs and sees it as part of her purpose. “I’d love for them to work like with us,” she told Business Debut.
Construction is ongoing, with flooring and interior finishes still in progress. Shaib said she is hoping to open by the end of January 2026, followed by continued hiring and training.
She also said she may pursue a beer and wine license after opening, which could allow for an expanded evening offering later on.
Shaib said Cafe Le Bon plans to open seven days a week. Initial hours are expected to run into the early afternoon, likely until 2 or 3 p.m., with the potential to expand later as the business ramps up.
Follow Cafe Le Bon on Instagram and Facebook, and visit the Cafe Le Bon website for updates.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell High School celebrated National Signing Day before school Dec. 3 with three standout seniors committing to play Division I football.Jonathan Thompson, who was named 5A Region 7 Coach of the Year in his first year as a head coach, presented impressive stats for all three signees and shared his pride in his first senior class.“I don’t want to think about the end [of the season], just because of how special this group is,” he said. “So I’m not going to think about the end,...
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell High School celebrated National Signing Day before school Dec. 3 with three standout seniors committing to play Division I football.
Jonathan Thompson, who was named 5A Region 7 Coach of the Year in his first year as a head coach, presented impressive stats for all three signees and shared his pride in his first senior class.
“I don’t want to think about the end [of the season], just because of how special this group is,” he said. “So I’m not going to think about the end, I’m going to think about doing everything I can for these kids as long as I can ... These three guys work when nobody else is watching.”
Wide receiver Wills Campbell signed to Cornell University, and Thompson said he was the first receiver brought up by coaches when deciding the all-region first team.
A standout 5-catch, 3-touchdown performance against Sequoyah put Campbell in the lead of Division 5A for receiving yards with 1,336. He has moved up to No. 6 in all classifications in Georgia from No. 12 after the second-round matchup.
Quarterback Trey Smith signed to Furman University and was announced as the region Player of the Year. Thompson said the vote was unanimous. Career stats include 89 total touchdowns, 5,000 passing yards and 2,100 rushing yards in two seasons.
Kicker Balint Vorosmarty, who was highlighted by Thompson for a 92% touchback rate this year and the “two kicks heard round the world,” signed to Georgia State and was named Specialist of the Year for the region.
Vorosmarty told Appen Media that the celebration after a game-winning field goal to beat Milton for the first time in seven years will be something he remembers for the rest of his life.
“It’s been an honor to be able to be a Hornet and play with all these boys,” he said. “I had great leaders to learn from as a freshman when I came in and didn’t really know anything. It’s really sad that I’ve played my last game in Ray Manus Stadium, but moving on to play Division I football is a childhood dream of mine.”
The kicker has accounted for 150 points in his career and was ranked No. 1 at Kohl’s kicking camp.
Athletic director Ben Sutter said the day represented a true accomplishment and spoke to the signee’s abilities as community leaders and teammates.
“I appreciate the effort that the three signees have given and what you have made Roswell athletics, leaving a lasting legacy here,” he said. “We talk about Well Made, its about more than just the wins on the field. It’s creating a sense of belonging for the kids in a partnership with other sports.”
Behind 4 TDs from senior running back Christian Lawrence and a big second-half surge, Thomas County Central pulled away from Roswell to advance to Georgia's 5A state championshipIt’s safe to say there’s been plenty of buzz surrounding the GHSA 5A state semifinal between Thomas County Central and Roswell.Originally slated for Dec. 5 but delayed six days while the GHSA fought an injunction by Hall Superior Court Judge Clint Bearden regarding the semifinal eligibility of 35 Gainesville football players the GHSA had sus...
Behind 4 TDs from senior running back Christian Lawrence and a big second-half surge, Thomas County Central pulled away from Roswell to advance to Georgia's 5A state championship
It’s safe to say there’s been plenty of buzz surrounding the GHSA 5A state semifinal between Thomas County Central and Roswell.
Originally slated for Dec. 5 but delayed six days while the GHSA fought an injunction by Hall Superior Court Judge Clint Bearden regarding the semifinal eligibility of 35 Gainesville football players the GHSA had suspended for their semifinal game against Langston Hughes, Thursday’s showdown between flying insects will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Jackets’ Nest Stadium in Thomasville.
Be sure to bookmark this page and follow along once the game begins for live scoring, highlights and updates as they happen in the live scoring section below once the game begins.
What’s not controversial is that the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets (13-0) and Roswell Hornets (12-1) are two hot teams with championship potential.
Both teams enter on extended hot streaks. The Yellow Jackets have swarmed opponents all season, outscoring them 697-120. Their closest game was a 35-21 win against Lee County on Sept. 26. They beat Woodward Academy 49-19 in the quarterfinals.
The Hornets, winners of 10 straight, have outscored opponents 576-285. Their only loss was a 65-21 defeat to Buford on Sept. 5. They have been tested in close games, beating Walton 30-28, Gainesville 37-35, Milton 41-39 and Sequoyah 42-35 in the quarterfinals.
Roswell and Thomas County Central last met in the GHSA 6A quarterfinals on Nov. 25, 2022, with Roswell coming out on top 42-34 before falling in the semifinals to Gainesville that season.
Guided by senior quarterback Jaylen Johnson (147 of 213 for 2,280 yards, 35 touchdowns, 4 interceptions) and senior running back Christian Lawrence (167 carries, 1,534 yards, 21 touchdowns), the Yellow Jackets have amassed 5,576 yards of offense (2,825 rushing, 2,751 passing). Senior Rodney Dunbar (41 receptions, 679 yards, 11 touchdowns) and Jabari Watkins (46 receptions, 699 yards, 10 TDs) lead the receiving corps.
Thomas County Central’s defense has been dominant, with 142.5 of its 623 total tackles going for loss, including 41.5 sacks and 131 quarterback hurries. Senior defensive end Cam Brooks leads the team with 10.5 sacks and 34 hurries, while junior Issac Andrews and sophomore Prince Che share the team lead with 17.5 tackles for loss each. Brooks and Isaiah Andrews have 14.5 tackles for loss apiece.
Roswell’s offense has been more productive, totaling 6,187 yards (3,332 rushing, 2,855 passing). A trio of seniors in dual-threat quarterback Trey Smith (163 of 259, 2,681 yards, 26 TDs, 9 interceptions; 182 carries, 1,187 rushing yards, 22 touchdowns), running back Nick Peal (183 carries, 1,362 yards, 19 TDs) and wide receiver Wills Campbell (70 receptions, 1,336 yards, 13 touchdowns) lead the charge.
Their defense has 903 tackles and 110.5 tackles for loss, led by senior linebacker Brody Duffy, who paces the team with 136 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks and 17 hurries. Junior Ian Foust leads the team with 3 interceptions.
1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Roswell | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
Thomas Co. Central | 14 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 49 |
Roswell received the opening kickoff.
TOUCHDOWN! Roswell struck first with a 75-yard pitch and catch from Trey Smith to wide receiver Wills Campbell to give the Hornets a 7-0 lead.
TOUCHDOWN! The Yellow Jackets responded with an 80-yard drive, capped by a Christian Lawrence touchdown to tie it 7-7.
TOUCHDOWN! Quarterback Trey Smith ran up the gut on a keeper and scored on a 10-yard run to give the Hornets break a tie and give the Hornets a 14-7 lead midway through the first.
TURNOVER ON DOWNS! Roswell's defense stiffened and got a big stop at midfield to hand the ball back to its offense at the Yellow Jackets' 49.
PUNT! With just under 3 minutes remaining in the first quarter, Roswell was forced to punt it back to Thomas County Central's 11.
TOUCHDOWN! Jabari Watkins caught a tunnel screen from Jaylen Johnson and went 60 yards to tie the game 14-14 with 1:54 left in the first quarter.
PUNT! With 1:04 left in the first quarter, Roswell went three-and-out and punted it back to Thomas County Central's 30.
SACK! Roswell's Tyler Pressnall got a big sack on the Yellow Jackets' first play after the Roswell punt.
End 1: Roswell 14, Thomas County Central 14
PUNT! Roswell forced another stop, and the Yellow Jackets punted it back to the Hornets' 27 with 9:40 left in the half.
BIG PLAY! Dre Cousey beat a defender on a go-route, and Trey Smith hit him in stride on a big play down to the Yellow Jackets' 18 with 8:27 left in the half.
TOUCHDOWN! Trey Smith scored his second rushing touchdown with 7:40 left in the half on a 3-yard run to break the tie and give the Hornets a 21-14 lead. The drive lasted six plays and covered 68 yards.
BIG PENALTY! Thomas County Central faced fourth-and-2 from its own 28, lined up to go for it, and coaxed Roswell to jump offsides to give the Yellow Jackets a new set of downs.
TOUCHDOWN! One play after sophomore tight end Gary Pringle caught a pass out of the backfield and rumbled to the Roswell 18, Jaylen Johnson dropped a perfect 18-yard pass to Rodney Dunbar with 4:21 left in the half to complete a nine-play, 80-yard drive and tie the game 21-21.
SACK! Defensive end, and Florida State commit, Cam Brooks sacked Trey Smith for No. 11.5 of the season to set up fourth down for Roswell.
FAKE PUNT! Roswell set up to punt on fourth-and-13, but a high snap was pulled down by Hornets punter Tyler Pressnall, and he ran down to the Yellow Jackets' 39 for a first down.
PUNT! Roswell's drive stalled at the Yellow Jackets' 38, and Pressnall's punt only netted 6 yards to the Thomas County Central 32 with 1:53 left in the half.
MISSED FIELD GOAL! On the last play of the first half, Thomas County Central attempted a 36-yard field goal, but the kick sailed wide left.
HALFTIME: Roswell 21, Thomas County Central 21
Halftime notes: Thomas County Central out-gained Roswell 326-250 through two quarters, including 136-56 rushing, in a tied game. The defenses settled down in the second quarter, but explosive plays, particularly in the first quarter, set the tone early.
Thomas County Central began the second half with the ball at its own 20.
TOUCHDOWN! Wake Forest commit Christian Lawrence scored his second TD of the night, racing in from 35 yards with 9:58 left in the third to complete a seven-play, 80-yard drive to give Thomas County Central a 28-21 lead, marking the Yellow Jackets' first lead of the game.
PUNT! Thomas County Central's defense got a big stop. Roswell punted it back to the Yellow Jackets' 22 with 6:52 left in the third.
PUNT! Roswell's defense, despite allowing 414 yards midway through the third, forced the Yellow Jackets to go three-and-out and got the ball back at its own 35 with 5:10 left in the third.
MISSED FIELD GOAL! With 2:41 left in the third, Roswell missed a bit wide on a long field goal, giving the ball back to the Yellow Jackets at their own 20.
TOUCHDOWN! With 18 seconds left in the third quarter, Christian Lawrence went 59 yards off the right end on third-and-18 to give the Yellow Jackets a 35-21 lead. It was his third rushing touchdown of the game.
End 3: Thomas County Central 35, Roswell 21
PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWN! Thomas County Central sophomore DJ White returned a punt 50 yards for a back-breaking TD with 11:28 left in regulation. That's 21 unanswered points for the Yellow Jackets, making it 42-21. A game that was close most of the first 2.5 quarters quickly started getting out of hand.
TOUCHDOWN! Roswell's Trey Smith scored his third touchdown of the night on an 18-yard run to trim the deficit to 42-28 with 6:20 remaining in the game.
Roswell attempted a surprise onside kick, but was called for a penalty on the play and elected to kick it deep with 6:50 left.
TOUCHDOWN! Thomas County Central's Christian Lawrence had himself a night. He cut to his left at the line of scrimmage and broke a 57-yard run with 4:10 left to make it 49-28. It was his fourth rushing touchdown of the game and his 25th of the season.
TURNOVER ON DOWNS! On fourth-and-1 from the Thomas County Central 2, Roswell attempted a pop-pass with 2:27 left in regulation and had the ball swatted away, giving the ball back to the Yellow Jackets.
FINAL: Thomas County Central moved to 14-0 and is headed to the GHSA 5A state championship game with a 49-28 victory, guided by a high-powered offense and four touchdown runs by Christian Lawrence.
THOMASVILLE, Georgia, Dec. 11 — The No. 27 Thomas County Central [Thomasville, GA] Yellow Jackets turned up the heat on defense in the second half Thursday night to pull away from the SN NEXT No. 12 Roswell [GA] Hornets, 49-28, one of Georgia's two GHSA Class 5A state semifinal matchups.The two Georgia powers entered the halftime tied at 21 before Thomas County Central used a 28-7 second half to pull away for the win. The Yellow Jackets advance to Georgia's GHSA Class 5A state championshi...
THOMASVILLE, Georgia, Dec. 11 — The No. 27 Thomas County Central [Thomasville, GA] Yellow Jackets turned up the heat on defense in the second half Thursday night to pull away from the SN NEXT No. 12 Roswell [GA] Hornets, 49-28, one of Georgia's two GHSA Class 5A state semifinal matchups.
The two Georgia powers entered the halftime tied at 21 before Thomas County Central used a 28-7 second half to pull away for the win. The Yellow Jackets advance to Georgia's GHSA Class 5A state championship game against the Gainesville [GA] Red Elephants, a 37-6 winner over the Rome [GA] Wolves Thursday night.
Thomas County Central is now 14-0 on the season while Roswell concludes it season at 12-2.
WATCH ON THE NFHS NETWORK: No. 27 Thomas County Central [Thomasville, GA] Yellow Jackets vs. Roswell [GA] Hornets
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The Yellow Jackets put the final nail in the Hornets' coffin. They'll advance to Georgia's GHSA Class 5A title game to face Gainesville next week, barring a miracle rally in the final four minutes by Roswell.
Roswell chips into the lead with 6:50 to play. It's not over, yet ... but the window is closing quickly.
Thomas County Central scores on a 50-yard punt return, and that feels like the back breaker tonight.
Thomas County Central has turned up the head on defense in the second half.
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Another long touchdown run by Roswell, and Roswell has got to answer on this next drive. It's been a different ballgame in the second half.
Thomas County Central has its first lead of the night at home against Roswell.
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The third quarter is under way!
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That's your first half, and it's been a good one.
Thomas County Central pulls even at home against Roswell.
Roswell surges back into the lead.
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They are scoring fast and furious in Thomasville tonight.
Roswell came to play tonight in a tough road environment. They take their first lead of the game.
Roswell gets the answer to even this thing up. We're back where we started in Thomasville.
The Yellow Jackets get the scoring started in this GHSA Class 5A semifinal.
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The game is under way in Thomasville!
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Coming soon!
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The game between Roswell and Thomas County Central is being played at Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Georgia.
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