Editor’s note: 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,...

Sketches with pencils, a splash of paint on a canvas, the click of a camera while taking photos:  The list extends far beyond these three ways of expressing oneself because the beauty of art is that...

There are people who say very little and let their actions be their guiding force. There are other people who say a lot but fail to follow through all the way.  I fall into that second category,...

Juniors Lily Jones and Anika Thiyag selling products to senior Carley Cowart from the Media Center Market.

During the week of Jan. 26, a small group of students at McIntosh planned an in-school walkout to join the #ICEout movement spreading throughout high schools and colleges across the United States. This...

In May of 2014, a married couple went to check in on their elderly neighbors, Russell and Shirley Dermond, who lived alongside the scenic Lake Oconee. Inside the older couple’s house, they would find...

Edited photo by Amaya Diaz in Canva of McIntosh's courtyard.

“I’m already done with that. Have you started?” These are the words that make a person’s heart drop. To the slow burner, these words are the pins that burst bubbles. It has been repeated time...

In Georgia on Nov. 4 and in early voting before that day Fayette county citizens were able to vote for the roles of Mayor, Post 3 and Post 4. Citizens were able to cast their vote at the Peachtree City...

When he was in sixth grade, McIntosh senior Leo Gil first picked up a trombone. It was the first instrument he had ever played. Before this, the only exposure Gil had to music-related activities was in...

Photo of a poster with all of the event information included. These posters can be found all throughout the school.

I have always considered myself to be an ambitious person–so much so that the goals I do meet always feel small in comparison to my next feat. Naturally, I took this summer as yet another opportunity...

On Sept. 3, the Lady Chiefs softball team had a home game against Pike County. Pike County won with a final score of 17-4.   Junior Drew Williamson plays right field for the team and despite the loss,...

A construction truck taking up three parking spots in the McIntosh parking lot.

An overview shot of the McIntosh parking lot at full capacity.

On Aug. 21, Vice President JD Vance visited Georgia. Vance first stopped in Atlanta to visit the Republican National Committee. At 2 P.M., Vance spoke at ALTA, a refrigeration company in Peachtree City,...

Today, Aug. 21, Vice President J.D. Vance will visit Peachtree City. Between Aug. 19 and Aug. 21, multiple news outlets such as FOX 5 Atlanta and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Vance was...

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Jayden Wadlington is a McIntosh Trail first year staffer. Her accomplishments include writing strong news articles for the Trail and being a contributor to the award-winning Trail article "Fayette Co....

Caroline Franklin is a McIntosh Trail first year stringer. Her accomplishments include making contributions to the Trail's photography and a leadership position as the Managing Editor for McIntosh's yearbook...

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, is a federal agency that focuses on “securing our nation's borders and safeguarding the integrity of our immigration system,” according to...

A suspect has been arrested in relation to the McIntosh High school band room theft on March 26. Andrew Laughlin was booked into the Fayette County jail on April 24. He is a McIntosh High School...

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....

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I wasted my time. It was a waste of time. I was reminded of why I don’t watch the Grammys.  Feb. 2, 2025. The Grammys were on that night, and I decided to stay up watching them. I’m not your...

During the week of Jan. 6, the Kedron Aquatic Center announced that its pools were closed indefinitely because a pool water analysis reported unsafe levels of a chemical not used at this location: ethylene...

Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night is on Wed., Jan. 29 in the cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 pm. The event will be presented by an expert in financial aid from the Georgia Student Finance Commission. FAFSA...

On Mon., Dec. 9, the fire alarm went off near the end of C lunch, which ends at 12:34 PM. Students evacuated the building and were called back in shortly after there was no immediate threat detected. For...

Final exams begin on Tuesday, Dec. 17. These exams mark the end of the first semester and final week is typically the last week that students are in school before semester break. Monday, Dec. 9, is notification...

On Saturday, Nov. 16, McIntosh’s competitive cheer team won their 2024 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) 5A state championships. The team won their last title in 2022, but this year’s win adds...

With the election being over, some students believe America has voted the wrong candidate into office. November 5 has left a giant question mark hanging in the air.  Students who were too young to...

The 2024 Presidential election is tomorrow, and while the majority of McIntosh students aren't of voting age, students have opinions on politics, specifically whether Trump is reliable to be president...

Planning for capital improvement construction in all five district high schools started during the 2023-2024 school year. “We were informed about construction I would probably say June of 2023...

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...

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...

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and the Trail will continue to update as needed.  The National Hurricane Center Atmospheric reported an Atlantic tropical cyclone that is likely to become...

TikTok, a popular social media platform used by many, has gone through major changes when a large portion of its music was taken off of the platform, and now it is facing a permanent ban from the United...