DAY 1TENNESSEEHamilton County: Aug. 7Bradley County: Aug. 8Grundy County: Aug. 8Marion County: Aug. 11McMinn County: Aug. 12Meigs County: Aug. 8Polk County: Aug. 4Rhea County: Aug. 8Sequatchie County: Aug. 4McCallie School: Aug. 18Baylor School: Aug. 18Girls Preparatory School: Aug. 18Notre Dame High School: Aug. 11Bright School: Aug. 14Silverdale Baptist Academy: Aug. 13Grace Baptist Academy: Aug. 11Chattanooga Christian School: Aug. 13GEORGIACatoosa County: Aug. 18Chattooga County: Aug. 5Chickamauga City: Aug. 13Dade County: Aug. 20Murray County: Sept. 2Walker County: Aug. 13Whitfield County: Aug. 7Dalton Public Schools: Aug. 7ALABAMADeKalb County: Aug. 7Jackson County: Aug. 12
Tabulating the tech
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For those in Apple’s camp, the latest-generation of iPad (starting at $499) and iPad Mini (starting at $399) offer nearly identical specifications, but if size and weight are deciding factors, the Mini’s 7.9-inch display is more hand- and backpack-friendly.
Android users have a more difficult decision to make since the operating system is used by a ton of devices. The 7-inch Nexus 7 ($229) is still the top of the Android heap, according to the latest breakdown of Android-based tablets on CNET.com. Those who simply must have Google’s latest and greatest may want to hold out for the rumored Nexus 8, which could be out by the end of the year. But if you need a device today, CNET’s second recommendation is the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 ($399), which allows users to run multiple apps on-screen at once.
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