Liya Taylor

The CCSD announced the CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School 2025-26 Student Teacher Achievement Recognition Students on Feb. 18.

With the CCHS boys varsity soccer team’s 2025-26 season having kicked off on Feb. 10, the team aims to build on its experienced roster.

Sports Editor Liya Taylor shares five fun facts about Hanukkah in honor of its celebration from Dec. 14 to Dec. 22.

After the CCHS 2025-26 girls varsity basketball season officially kicked off on Oct. 20, the team has been preparing for their first game on Nov. 18.

CCHS varsity football secondary coach Steve Brooks discusses his legacy with the CCHS football program and his goals for the 2025-26 season, his first season back, since 2001.

As the Women’s National Basketball Association experiences growth in audience engagement, fans and the media must ensure the spotlight stays on athletic excellence.

The current varsity flag football seniors were freshmen during the program’s inaugural year. Now, as team leaders, they prepare for their Senior Night in Billy Henderson Stadium on Nov. 4.

It was announced on Oct. 23 that the CCHS tennis courts are being resurfaced for safety.

The CCHS varsity flag football team will take on Hebron Christian High School and Greenbrier High School for a closed scrimmage on Sept. 22 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

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CCHS head varsity swim and dive coach Rick Simonds discusses his career as a swimmer and expectations for his first year as CCHS’ head coach.

The CCHS varsity flag football team has been preparing for the 2025-26 season to kickoff on Sept. 9.

In the age of social media, professional athletes have immense influence on young fans, making it crucial for them to set better examples.

After receiving 28 offers, rising CCHS senior Anthony Lonon Jr. committed to playing football at the University of Georgia on Aug. 2.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from April 26 to May 2.

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The Clarke County School District named Sabrina Lumpkin and Bylan Swift as the new principals of Barnett Shoals and Whitehead Road Elementary Schools on April 17.

Social Media Coordinator Liya Taylor reflects on the impact starting a B’nai B’rith Youth Organization chapter in Athens has had on her.

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Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group, iliad Literary-Art Magazine and Journalism I class attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards on March 24.

Five CCHS students were selected to attend the 2025 Georgia Governors Honors Program from June 15 to July 13.

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Social Media Coordinator Liya Taylor discusses her belief that our actions, not signs that we wait for, shape our lives.

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On Feb. 28, CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School were named Advanced Placement Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Education.

Thirty-two Clarke County School District middle schoolers received medals at the Northeast Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 8.

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In the boys varsity soccer Classic City Championship, the Gladiators beat Cedar Shoals High School 3-1 in Billy Henderson Stadium on Feb. 13.

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On Jan. 9, Timothy Road Elementary School was designated a Title I Reward School by the Georgia Department of Education.

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Clarke Central High School’s third-annual Billy Wade Classic will take place from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26.

Tryouts for the 2024-25 girls varsity basketball season were held on Oct. 21 as the team begins the road to the state playoffs.

The CCHS varsity flag football team beat Grayson High School with a final score of 13-12 in their game on Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. in Billy Henderson Stadium.

An illustration depicts the varsity flag football team taking a flight to Baltimore, Maryland…

The Clarke Central High School varsity flag football team has begun its preparation for the 2024-25 season, with hopes of winning the state championship title this year.

On Sept. 3, Taco Bell’s Mountain Dew Baja Blast Gelato made its nationwide debut exclusively for rewards members via the Taco Bell app. The treat appears full of flavor, but leaves customers unsatisfied.

Clarke Central High School’s new College and Career Adviser Alejo Zayas talks about his new job and their goals for the 2024-25 school year.

CCHS boys varsity basketball point guard La’neric Gill, a senior, has stepped up his dedication for his final high school basketball season in memory of his father.

After the varsity baseball team finished their 2023-24 season with a record of 6-18, they are looking to utilize the summer months to improve their record for the 2024-25 season.

Sports Staffer Liya Taylor talked with Classic City Roller Girl, Angie “Violet Conduct” Cleland about the sport of roller derby and its impact on her.

The CCHS varsity baseball team will look for success in their Region 8-AAAAA game against Loganville High School on March 18.

Sports Staffer Liya Taylor talked with CCHS head varsity and junior varsity wrestling coach Shane McCord about the 2023 wrestling season, which started in October.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity basketball team will take on Jefferson High School on Feb. 6. The girls will play at 6 p.m. and the boys at 7:30 p.m.

JROTC offers formal and informal opportunities for students to take on leadership roles within the program. JROTC hopes to continue to grow student leaders using mentorship from peers.

The varsity flag football team took home their first regional win of the 2023 season in their home game against Greene County High School on Oct. 24 at 5 p.m.

The CCHS JROTC male varsity and JV mixed Raiders’ teams are preparing for their competition at Cedar Shoals High School on Sept. 30.

On Aug. 28, Dairy Queen re-released the “Fall Blizzard Treat Menu” with the addition of one new flavor.