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The Trail - The Student News Site of McIntosh High School

Don't Miss a Minute of McIntosh.

The Trail - The Student News Site of McIntosh High School

Jozlynn Smith

Jozlynn Smith, Staff

Smith is a two year veteran on the McIntosh Trail. She is a sophomore  and is also serving her first year on the McIntosh varsity cheer squad. 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.

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 has recently received a Best of SNO for her story Deer Season. 

Smith is very passionate about writing and doing things she loves. She hopes to bring joy to her readers and write stories that inspire everyone.

All content by Jozlynn Smith

My first BTS concert

Jozlynn Smith, Staff May 5, 2026

The Kpop group BTS, is on a world tour around America, with one of the stops being Tampa, FL on April 26. Staff writer Jozlynn Smith documents her experience of the concert.

Senior Emily Wagoner, playing defense to stop Starrs Mill from scoring

Battle of the troops

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Apr 21, 2026

The Varsity Girls Soccer game against Starrs Mill on April 16 at 6:00 p.m. ended with a score of 0–4. Throughout the match, the team continued to compete and look for opportunities, but ultimately wasn't...

Graphic made in Canva by Jozlynn Smith.

Hashtags: Everything in social media

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Mar 21, 2026

You’re on your phone, right? Let's talk about what has happened on social media this week. So grab a snack and a drink and get ready for this one. My hot take on this week’s hashtags? The use of...

OPINION: Sip at your own risk

OPINION: Sip at your own risk

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Feb 12, 2026

Would you want your heart to palpitate? Well, your cute and trendy energy drinks can make that happen if you drink too much of them. They can dangerously spike your heart rate, blood pressure and blood...

Senior Sophie Martos kicking the ball at the varsity girls soccer scrimmage vs. Walton High School on Feb. 6.

Varsity Girls kick off soccer season

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Feb 12, 2026

Last season, Varsity Girls Soccer finished their season with an overall 13-7 finish, making it all the way to the 2025 GHSA State Girls Soccer Championships and ranking 6-1 in the region. This year, players...

The Trader Joe's sign outside the store in the Peachtree City, Avenue.

Trader Joe’s opening announced

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Oct 22, 2025

Trader Joe’s officially announced their grand opening of their newest location in Peachtree City. The store, located at 258 City Circle at The Avenue, will open its doors to the public on Oct. 27. The...

Students looking at their devices in a science classroom during the tornado warning on March 31.

STAFF EDITORIAL: “What are we doing here?”

Editor's note:  The following editorial is a compilation of first-person experiences with the tornado warning on March 31., and was brought together into one account written by the entire Trail staff....

A book crossed by a general prohibition sign and a lettuce on top, symbolising Trader Joe's replacing Books-A-Million.
Graphic made by Ryan Lloyd

I’d trade for anything but Trader Joe’s

Jozlynn Smith, Staff Feb 12, 2025

You’re sitting in traffic trying to get to work, the clock ticking as the traffic doesn't budge and you find yourself screaming at cars, “can you put a move to it!,” while the result of the traffic...

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...

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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