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Jozlynn Smith

Jozlynn Smith, Staff

Jozlynn Smith is a new student at McIntosh. She is a freshman and is also serving her first year on the Trail Staff. She wants to focus on getting the truth out for others to read and relate to. Smith wants her stories to give people the enlightenment of their peers, and give people the spotlight they deserve. Smith believes that everyone is a story, and has thought-provoking things about them.

In 2023, Smith joined an international writing competition and came in the top 10 of all the people in her state. She wrote an outstanding essay, giving an insight of the book she was assigned. Placing in the top 10 in her state, Smith received an award that is hung up where everyone can see at her grandparents house. Smith also received a first place for an art piece she had put in her local art show. 

Smith is a creative writer and artist but most of all she is an expert on food. She loves Dr.Pepper and mozzarella sticks. She is a picky eater but is up to trying new restaurants and new food items.

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Books-A-Million's new location at WestPark Walk, which .... Trader Joe's.

Trader Joe’s potentially coming to Peachtree City

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Jan 30, 2025

In an article published by Jonathan Dockery on November 11, 2024 on The City Menus website, Trader Joe’s will be coming to Peachtree City.  According to that article, the new Trader Joe's will take...

A drawing referencing the Tinker v. Des Moines court case that concerned a student's rights to the first amendment.

New Voices legislation offers student journalists protection from censorship

Allie Hartman and Jozlynn Smith Jan 30, 2025

When a student journalist goes to publish a story with a controversial topic, their first thought might be “I hope this story doesn't get censored." There are specific cases of censorship that can...

Holding the bubble straws Conner Johnson (12) participates with his lab group the bubble lab on Sept. 17. “The whole lab basically talked about how membranes are very flexible and fluid, and how, even inside the cell can be flexible and can move around a bit and not break,” Izabella Herrera (12) his lab partner said.

Trail wrapped

Camilla O'Connell, Photo Editor Jan 29, 2025

McIntosh students in January 2024 on the Close Up trip to Washington D.C. Photo by former Editor-in-Chief Rebekah Bushmire.

Annual Close Up trip participants attending second inauguration of President Donald J. Trump

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Jan 15, 2025

On Jan. 15, a group of 32 McIntosh High School students will be traveling to Washington D.C. to witness the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. In addition to the inauguration ceremony, the...

Graphic illustration created in Canva by Luke Soule

ICYMI: National News Briefs

President Joe Biden bans offshore oil and gas drilling in areas around the U.S. On Monday Jan.6, President Joe Biden released a statement permanently banning offshore oil and gas drilling across most...

Graphic illustration created in Canva by Luke Soule

Weekly news roundup

International What is the Assad Regime: Bashar Al-Assad was a political leader in Syria who became president of Syria in the year 2000, but quickly evolved into a dictator. His inhumane policies led to...

Jessica Nauerts car after the collision with the deer while driving back home from work. Photo submitted by Jessica Smith.

Deer season affects drivers throughout Peachtree City

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Dec 11, 2024

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in a list of leading causes of death in the U.S., road injuries are the third leading cause of death in 2024. This includes collisions...

Students deal with high levels of stress with the amount of things they need to do. Graphic illustration created in Canva by Jozlynn Smith

AP: advanced pressure

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Nov 20, 2024

Students are handling more than what parents and other people can see. They are juggling school, hobbies, their mental health, extracurriculars and sports. However, the stress students have and all the...

Lake Peachtree flooded part of golf cart path on Friday, Sept. 27 afternoon after Hurricane Helene

Deaths, damages, devastation: Hurricane Helene

On Thurs., Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and passed through Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Fayette County Schools and surrounding areas were closed ahead of potential weather concerns.    Peachtree...

Screenshot of message from Parent Square from Fayette County Schools.

Fayette Co. Schools closing ahead of Hurricane Helene

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and the Trail will continue to update as needed.  On Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m., Fayette County Public Schools announced that school will be canceled...

Ledford in the courtyard, picking up leftover trash after C lunch.  “I come out after all four lunch periods to pick up trash,” Ledford said. 

Stan the Man

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Sep 13, 2024

You may see Stan Ledford around the hallways or in the student parking lot, but he does so much more than just wander around the school. Ledford could be considered an unknown or unseen hero, his day consisting...

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