Smiles, nerves, wide eyes... it's the first day

First photo: Amy Williams walks her son Gavin into his first day of classes at Cornelia Elementary on Friday.

Second photo: Cornelia Fire Department Lt. Michael Hall hands a drink to a student who is ready for his first day. Several members of city emergency personnel helped open doors for the kids on Friday.

Third photo: Cornelia Elementary School’s new principal, Darlene Hudson (right), poses with Cornelia Elementary’s new school counselor, Emily Morris (left).

Fourth photo: Cornelia Fire Department’s Chandler Austin, Dustin Henson, Michael Hall, and Kyle Shelton pose at the front doors of Cornelia Elementary School with Darlene Hudson, Emily Morris, and Cornelia Fire Marshall Josh Hazel.