FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Nine Fulton County high schools have made this year's Washington Post list of the top high schools in the U.S.

Every year, the High School Challenge list spotlights 1,900 of the country's more than 22,000 high schools. The rankings are based on total student participation in rigorous coursework and exams.

"It's exceptional that so many of our schools are being recognized for their academic rigor, but there's still more that we can do to challenge students," Fulton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa said in a statement. "It should be our goal that every high school in Fulton County be recognized on the High School Challenge list."

Fulton County's top high schools include:

Men who were homeless to guide young commissioners to locations used by the homeless

Fulton County Youth Commissioners will distribute Care Boxes to the homeless on Saturday, April 20, 2013.  The  H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everyday) Boxes will be provided to homeless citizens in Atlanta and Fulton between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Youth Commissioners will assemble at the Fulton County Government Center beginning at 8:00 a.m. and distribute H.O.P.E Boxes to locations used by the homeless, primarily in District 5. 

ROSWELL, Ga. -- The 19th annual North Fulton Golden Games will begin next month, and it's not too late to sign up to participate in the fun.

The Golden Games give north Fulton County residents over age 50 the opportunity to engage in a little friendly competition. Events range from bowling to mahjong, diving to tennis, softball to track and field.

Opening ceremonies will be held Wednesday, May 1 at 9:30 a.m. at Newtown Park in Johns Creek. The Games will wrap up on Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at the Helene Mills Senior Multipurpose Center in Sandy Springs.

Visit roswellslc.org to sign up for the Golden Games and get more information about this year's events. Registration is $15 and includes most games, a T-shirt and a picnic lunch on opening day. Additional costs include $10 for bowling, $10 for bocce and $45 for a May 14 golf tournament at the Alpharetta Athletic Club.