On May 5, House Bill 1009 was officially been signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. This law will restrict personal electronic device use in Georgia schools on a bell-to-bell schedule, meaning from...

Q: How have you made The Trail a better program? What was your contribution? I made the trail a better program by working hard, writing stories and recording podcasts. Q: What college do you plan...

Q: How have you made The Trail a better program? What was your contribution? I showed that as a first year and a senior, we can still produce beautiful pieces. Q: What college do you plan on attending,...

Q: How have you made The Trail a better program? What was your contribution? I don’t think I’ve done anything to make the Trail a better program, but I did like learning about making stories and...

Q: How have you made The Trail a better program? What was your contribution? One way that I think that I have made the trail better is educating my peers about Black Culture. Not just my peers, but...

Q: How have you made The Trail a better program? What was your contribution? My contribution was growing our multimedia to tell good stories. I made the trail a better program by setting an example...

Q: How have you made The Trail a better program? What was your contribution? I was told to always leave the Trail better than I found it by Ms. Woolf and I’ve tried my best to follow that principle....

Q: How have you made The Trail a better program? What was your contribution? I have spent a total of three years on the Trail and have had the honor of being the Trail’s News Editor for two years....

Q: How have you made The Trail a better program? What was your contribution? I did my absolute best to keep the program organized and write as many pieces that I could! Q: What college do you plan...

In my high school AP U.S. History class, we learn about the development of television and its effect on American society. The increase of cinemas and television created a more national culture of going...

Opinions expressed in editorials are those of the writer(s).  These views may not represent those of the adviser; of the Trail staff as a whole; of the Trail’s advertisers; of the administration, faculty...

Social media has been affecting in-person interactions in society. Recently, I’ve noticed it more when interacting with peers or while shopping. I frequently find myself going to my local Taco Bell--...

This is the first year that McIntosh SkillsUSA, attended the Region 4 Competition. SkillsUSA is a club focused on helping students build career, trade and technical skills for them to use when they graduate...

Kevin Keough has been McIntosh High School’s German teacher for the past 28 years, starting his career in 1998. This year, Keough has confirmed his retirement.   “There have been a lot of good...

Host, Lily Johnson talks about the causes of being burned out and how to deal with it.

On Oct. 20-23, the McIntosh girls basketball team had their tryouts in the McIntosh gymnasium. Last year, the Lady Chiefs basketball team had an overall winning total of 7 out of 15 games. Returning...

Editor's Note: This story contains mention of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, there are multiple places you can contact. You are able to chat or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline....

On Aug. 19 2025, the company Cracker Barrel did a redesign of their logo. They changed their logo into a more minimalistic and modern style, removing the founder Uncle Herschel and barrel in the logo....

Editor’s note: Spoilers of season three of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and "Happy Gilmore" and its sequel follow. What did lots of people do this summer? Bedrot. Myself included, spending most...

On Friday, May 2, there was a false code red during dismissal. The code red was accidentally triggered by “a sensor in the front office” according to an email sent out prior to the code red by Principal,...

During my freshman year, school went by like a breeze. I wasn’t worried about my grades or anything school-related. I was laid-back about school work, and I didn’t feel pressured, by anything, to do...

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....

While growing up, I often heard people with braces complain about how irritating they could be. I never really paid much attention to all the negatives that come with having braces. I always wanted...

On Dec. 20, 2024, an email was sent out to the families of the girls on last season's girls' lacrosse team. The email stated that due to “unforeseen circumstances,” coach Dustin Fowler has resigned...

Rednote was the most downloaded app on Apple's US store last week.

Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court On Jan. 6, 2025, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman in Manhattan found Rudy Giuliani, who served as the former United States Associate Attorney General from 1981...

Editor’s Note: This story contains mention of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, there are multiple places you can contact. You are able to chat or call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline....

Co-hosts, Lily Johnson and Anthony Capobianco discuss their opinions on new movies coming out in 2025 and true crime issues. Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in editorials are those of the writer(s). ...

Skills USA is returning to McIntosh this year after a multi-year absence. The SkillsUSA organization was officially founded in 1965, however the history of skilled trades dates back as far as to the...

The sophomore class at McIntosh High School received new Chromebooks during their world history class on Aug. 23, and sophomores seemed to have a mixed reaction towards them. Some students have reported...

Writers Note: This story contains mention of suicide, death and abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, there are multiple places you can contact. You are able to chat or call 988 Suicide & Crisis...

Dylan Mulvaney is a popular trans-gender influencer who is commonly known on a social media platform called TikTok for posting a sequence of videos about her transition to a woman. She came out with a...

Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA) hosts an annual Spring Convention and Awards ceremony at the University of Georgia’s Center of Education and Hotel. Each year, the McIntosh Trail Newspaper...

“Singing in the Rain” is a musical produced by the students in McIntosh theater and any other students at McIntosh who wanted to partake in it. The musical opened March 7 and runs March 8 and 9 at...

The 2023-2024 women's lacrosse season is in play and the varsity team is 5-0 while junior varsity is 1-3. The girls lacrosse team's overall record last year was 11-6, and in addition to a new head coach,...

Valentine's Day is Feb. 14, this year it was on a Wednesday. While many people enjoy the holiday, there are some who dislike it or think it is unimportant. Valentine’s day is not just about romantic...

During teenage years, kids will have a lot of things going on in their head and may have a lot on their plate. Many things can play a part in affecting a child's mental health. Bullying, feeling overworked,...

During the holidays, many people go to other places to see family, to help unwind or to take a break from busy work or school schedules. Although it can be nice to travel, there is a lot of stress and...

Now in the month of December, the holiday season has begun.During the holidays, many people enjoy listening to music about the season. When people think of holiday music, they may think about famous songs...

Students interested in participating in women's lacrosse this year are invited to a “meet the coaches” and parent information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 6pm in the senior cafeteria.  In order...