The fifth week of the high school football season gave good results to the local AAA teams and not so good results for the AAAA teams. Starr's Mill and Sandy Creek both celebrated their homecoming on Friday night with wins to keep both teams undefeated, while McIntosh took on the top team in 4-AAAA, Lovejoy, and Fayette County felt the wrath of a Stockbridge team searching for their first win.

19 bands to play at Sandy Creek on Saturday

Lasting throughout a football game takes endurance. First, there is the weight of the uniform and equipment to contend with, and second is dealing with the amount of effort it takes to go full speed through drills and then the game. Yes, the high school marching bands put a lot of time and energy into their programs and this weekend, they will take center stage.

PTC's Pretzer is IronKids Champion

Kirsten Pretzer, a fourth grader at Braelinn Elementary school,recently competed in the IronKids Bread Triathalon National Championship in San Antonio. The race was held on the campus of Palo Alto College and over 250 boys and girls ages 7-14 competed in the event

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