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H.B. 1009 has been signed into law – high school students “prohibited” from cell phone use during school day
Elia Holland and Lily Johnson • May 18, 2026

On May 5, House Bill 1009 was officially been signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. This law will restrict personal electronic device use...

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Heat at the center of Fayette County
Collin Cruz, Staff • May 15, 2026
Sophomore Kris Cabo plays Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on her Nintendo Switch
The rise of Tomodachi Life: Living the dream
Estella Humes and Allie Hartman • May 15, 2026
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Yearbook distribution information
Molly Bennett, Staff • May 8, 2026
A screenshot of the Naviance website, the service at the center of the lawsuit going on.
The lawsuit against PowerSchool simplified
Collin Cruz, Staff • May 6, 2026
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Opinion: would that stay on the internet forever?
Sofiia Hlomozda, Staff • May 15, 2026
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OPINION: “The phone ban creates bigger problems than it solves”
May 6, 2026
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OPINION: “Project Hail Mary” gets the movie adaptation right
May 1, 2026
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OPINION: Losing the plot
Apr 29, 2026
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The flood of ‘AI Slop’ in social media
Apr 27, 2026
SPORTS
Don Wellman batting
The final inning: Don Wellman celebrates senior night
Amaya Diaz, Staff • May 8, 2026
Tennis varsity girls and varsity boys, photo submitted by McIntosh tennis
Girls varsity tennis went to state
May 6, 2026
Freshman Ava Kapoor faces off another player during a practice.
Girls lacrosse team are area champs
May 4, 2026
Close defense player Soren Tharp playing in a lacrosse game.
Experience in teamwork and lacrosse: Soren Tharp
Apr 24, 2026
Senior Emily Wagoner, playing defense to stop Starrs Mill from scoring
Battle of the troops
Apr 21, 2026
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