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The Nov. 14 vote to terminate the contract with UGA’s Georgia College Advising Corp was reversed in a unanimous decision at the Dec. 12 CCSD Board of Education meeting.

The Clarke Central High School Math Team is looking for new members to help lead the program.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Dec. 7 to Dec. 13.

Athens Cars and Coffee hosted a car show and pancake buffet on Dec. 7 in the New Creations Soda parking lot in Bishop, Georgia.

A new art exhibition at the Lyndon House Arts Center opened on Oct. 8, featuring art from several students at Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School.

CCHS Holocaust and Genocide Studies students attended a field trip to The Breman Museum and Cultural Center on Nov. 4 to expand their knowledge of the Holocaust.

“Learning Wednesdays” were instituted at CCHS at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year to coach teachers on improving student engagement.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6.

In a last-minute reversal, the home opener for professional hockey team the Athens Rock Lobsters’ was cancelled after a Certificate of Occupancy was declined for Akins Ford Arena.

The CCHS chapter of the National FFA Organization teaches and provides many opportunities outside of farming and livestock raising.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Nov. 23 to Nov. 29.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Nov. 16 to Nov. 22.

CCSD Executive Director of Human Resources Dan Swartz will temporarily take over the position from longtime educator Selena Blankenship, who will retire effective Nov. 22.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15.

Joni Taylor, Award Winning Texas A&M head girls basketball coach and former University of Georgia head girls basketball coach, talks about her career, coaching legacy and experience at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

ODYSSEY Media Group editors attended the 2024 National High School Journalism Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1.

The CCHS Media Center is preparing to host the CCHS community for their very own Glads Run 5K on Saturday, Nov. 9.

The Western Judicial Circuit, which comprises all of Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties, will elect a district attorney on Nov. 5 — Election Day.

Presidential campaigns for both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris visited Athens in October as Election Day looms on Nov. 5.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1.

Despite an increase in CCSD and CCHS graduation rates, CCHS staff continue to focus on providing support for struggling students.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25.

The CCSD recognized 2024-25 Teacher of the Year Chris Batson and Support Professional of the Year Christian Barner at an awards banquet on Oct. 24.

Wild Rumpus Founder, Director and Master of Ceremonies Timi Conley discusses how the Wild Rumpus parade was created and how it has continued to grow.

The CCHS JROTC Raider team will attend the 2024 JROTC National Raider Challenge Oct. 24 to 27.

Clarke Central High School hosted its Fall Pep Rally in the CCHS Competition Gym on Oct. 23.

At the Oct. 17 CCSD Board of Education meeting, CCSD personnel discussed health centers across the district.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Oct. 12 to Oct. 18.

Multi-Classroom Leaders were introduced as a new faculty position to CCHS at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year to support freshmen and increase graduation rates.

Chrysia Lane, JnaNailz owner and CCHS class of 2024 alumna, talks about her experience as a nail tech.

CCHS’s FBLA chapter allows students to learn business-related skills and participate in numerous community service and competitive opportunities throughout the year.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11.

To encourage voter participation, CCHS will provide eligible students the opportunity to vote early at the Athens-Clarke County Library on Oct. 30 during Aadvisement.

Clarke Central High School Assistant Principal Terry Liggin conducts a check-in with a student…

The CCHS Tri-M Honors Music Society hosted the Hispanic Heritage Festival, open to community members, on Oct. 4.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4.

The ODYSSEY Media Group and the iliad Literary-Art Magazine have eight finalists for the National Scholastic Press Association’s 2024 Individual Award Finalists, which were announced on Sept. 26.

The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read grant awarded Clarke Central High School with $20,000 to purchase “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi for the 2024-25 school year.

According to Georgia Department of Education data, students in the CCSD Class of 2024 outperformed national and state public schools on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Clarke Middle School’s Parent Teacher Association will host the 15th annual Owl Flight 5K on Sept. 28 to support PTA efforts.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Sept. 20 to Sept. 27.

CCHS participated in a walkout on Sept. 20 to protest for stronger gun regulations in Georgia.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Sept. 14 to Sept. 20.

A notification was sent to all CCSD high schoolers’ email addresses by admin on Sept. 19 pertaining to the organization of a statewide walkout on Sept. 20.

The CCSD Board of Education is reinforcing and introducing multiple safety measures to ensure student and staff safety.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Sept. 7 to Sept. 13.

Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School will host its first ever Parent Teacher Organization Potluck on Sept. 16, at 6:00 p.m. to welcome new parents into the PTO.

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.

The American Civil Liberties Union’s Know Your Rights Bus Tour was hosted by Avid Bookshop on Sept. 12

Hendershot’s Coffee hosted its monthly “Beats, Rhyme and LIFE” event, hosted by CSHS social studies department teacher Montu Miller, on Sept. 11.

The CCHS JROTC Varsity and JV boys and girls mixed Raiders teams competition season starts soon.

The Work-Based Learning program gives CCHS students the opportunity to gain experience in various fields of the workforce while still earning course credits.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6.

After a threat against CCSD middle schools and the deadly school shooting at Apalachee High School, CCHS Principal Dr. Swade Huff met with students to discuss safety concerns and expectations.

Harvard University distance runner, New Balance athlete and Athenian Graham Blanks shares his journey as an athlete and his experience running at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Aug. 24 to Aug. 30.

Derrick Maxwell has been appointed as Interim Principal at Clarke Middle School for the 2024-25 school year, following the rebuilding of the old CMS building.

Fine arts department teacher Leslie Sokal-Berg and Family Engagement Specialist Christian Barner were recognized by the CCSD.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Aug. 9 to Aug. 16.

CCHS’s National FFA Organization will host its first event of the school year, the “Back 2 School Bash” as a celebratory and informative meeting.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national, and Athens news stories from Aug. 9 to Aug. 16.

CCHS administration has added an extra minute to the allotted transition time between periods for the 2024-25 school year to accommodate for an increase in students.

The ODYSSEY Media Group placed fifth in the National Scholastic Press Association spring Clips & Clicks contest, among other program recognitions.

The Clarke County School District Board of Education held its first meeting of the 2024-25 school year on Aug. 8.

Dr. Annie Turman was announced as the 2024-25 Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Principal on June 13.

Ahead of the first day of the 2024-25 school year, CCSD leaders cut the ceremonial ribbon on the new Clarke Middle School building on July 30.

Clarke Middle School hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 30 to mark the opening of its new building ahead of the start to the 2024-25 school year.

CCHS employees Vara Loggins, William Lance and Dr. Amanda Price are the recipients of awards from The Foundation for Excellence in Public Education.

CCSD School Nurse Meredith Dykes was recognized as the Georgia School Nurse of the Year on June 12.

Clarke Central High School held its graduation ceremony on May 24 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

Class of 2023 graduate Devonte’ Williams celebrates the Clarke Central High School graduation in…

Clarke Central High School celebrated its senior class by hosting Decision Day on May 20.

After a nearly 10-year hiatus, the Glad Shack has returned to CCHS and offers students an opportunity to learn about running a business.

The ODYSSEY Media Group community celebrated its seniors and achievements at the 2023-24 ODYSSEY Media Group Awards Banquet at 1055 Barber St. on May 19.

Clarke Central High School’s support staff help and display a good community as well as succeeding in their job position.

The Clarke County School District released the valedictorian and salutatorian for CCHS on May 20.

CCHS introduced new Advanced Placement classes during course registration for the 2024-25 school year that may be on students’ schedules next year.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of May 12 to…

CCHS Family Engagement Specialist Christian Barner prepares several events to celebrate the next stage of CCHS seniors’ lives.

CCHS will hire a new college adviser for the 2024-2025 school year through the Georgia College Advising Corps.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of May 5 to May 11.

Athens Community Career Academy will offer new pathways starting in the 2024-25 school year.

CCSD’s Local School Governance Teams allow community input and school improvement within the district.

The Dr. Miller Jordan Jr. Memorial Scholarship recognizes a student who grew from freshman to senior year, and varsity football and basketball player Jamarion Davis is the 2024 recipient.

The Eve Carson Humanitarian Spirit Awards recognizes students who embody the spirit of its namesake each year.

News Editor and Journalism I Facilitator Isabella Westrich, a senior, participates in a press…

The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council invites CCSD students to give their voice to the CCSD administration to help influence district policy.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of April 28 to May 4.

Clarke Central High School’s 2024 Prom “The Great Gatsby” took place at 1055 Barber St. on April 27, 2024.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of April 21 to April 27.

Clarke Central High School will be hosting Prom on April 27 at 1055 Barber St. from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

CCHS foreign language department chair Emily Hulse has conducted the French III fairy tale summative project to provide students with a chance to show content mastery.

English department teacher Jessica Bradbury paves the way for University of Georgia English Education teacher candidate Delainey Brown’s full-time teaching this semester.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society held auditions on March 21-22 for the 2024 iteration of Glads Got Talent, scheduled for April 19.

CCHS Family Engagement Specialist Christian Barner organizes several events to make the transition to high school easier for CCHS feeder middle school students.

The Clarke County School District announced that Superintendent Dr. Robbie P. Hooker was awarded the 2024 Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) President’s Award for the Northeast Georgia RESA region at the GSSA spring Bootstrap Conference in Savannah on April 10.

Clarke Central High School seniors attended the annual Senior Brunch at the Clarke County School District Board Office on April 12.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of April 7 to April 13.

Members of the Clarke Central High School community joined together in the Media Center for a presentation by James “Smitty” Smith, Ellen Walker, Clarence Pope and The Voice of Truth Choir on April 9.

Assistant Principal and Administrator for Freshmen Terry Liggin describes his own high school experience and his hopes for the future of the Freshman Academy.

The Clarke Central High School community joined together during fourth block to witness the 2024 solar eclipse in Billy Henderson Stadium on April 8.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of March 24 to March 30.

CCHS will host their second College Financial Aid Night of the 2023-24 school year to help students complete FAFSA applications.

The CCHS Mock Trial team placed eighth at the State Finals Competition on March 22 and 23.

Five Clarke Central High School finalists were named to a summer residential program.

ODYSSEY Media Group students attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards Ceremony at the University of Georgia’s Georgia Center for Continuing Education.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu visited with Clarke Central High School students and faculty.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of March 17 to March 23.

The CCHS Future Business Leaders of America chapter received various awards and recognitions at the FBLA State Conference on March 22.

CCHS students and staff in the chorus program have worked to create a positive environment despite the relatively small number of students in the program.

CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School were both named Advanced Placement Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Education on Feb. 27.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of March 10 to March 16.

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 21st Century Community Learning Center is an after-school program at all CCSD middle schools providing students with tutoring and extracurricular opportunities.

Study-abroad opportunities are offered to Clarke Central High School students to further the study of foreign languages.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of March 3 through March 9.

Clarke Central High School students Molly Harwell and Wyatt Meyer were named top of their classes in the state of Georgia as scholatic journalists.

The 2023 iliad Literary-Art Magazine was recognized as one of 17 Pacemaker finalists from across the country.

ODYSSEY Media Group students participated in the 2024 Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference in Columbia, South Carolina from March 1-3.

The CCHS Math Team will compete in the 49th Augusta University Math Contest in Augusta, Georgia, against other high schools from across the state.

The Black History Program Bake-Off on Feb. 28 will retell the story of African Americans through a historical baking competition.

The ODYSSEY Media Group achieved 7th place in the National Scholastic Press Association’s annual Clicks and Clips contest for student journalism.

The drama club is preparing for their upcoming spring production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Associate Principal Tamika Henson seeks to form connections and fine-tune administrative processes within the CCSD.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Feb. 18 to…

Two SkillsUSA members are competing at the state level for the chance to go to national competitions.

Social studies department teacher Lloyd Carrington has been hired to fill the position left by former social studies department teacher Karena LaRosa.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Feb. 4 to…

Several Clarke County School District high schools and middle schools will be performing together in the E.B Mell Auditorium on Feb. 10 at 3 p.m.

The Clarke Central High School Mock Trial team will compete in the Athens Region 8 Competition on Feb. 10 at the University of Georgia’s School of Law campus.

The CCSD announced its STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) Students for the 2023-24 school year, with CCHS senior Patrick Allen named as the STAR Student for both CCHS and the overall CCSD.

English department teacher Grace Crumpton and her Contemporary Literature-Poetry class have created multiple poetry displays around CCHS.

CCHS will host a college application workshop for Athens Technical College on Feb. 6 from 12 to 2 p.m in Room 242.

Clarke Central High School Future Farmers of America Chapter Secretary Max Burnham holds a…

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Jan. 21 to Jan. 27.

CCHS Assistant Principal Everett “Barten” Nealy came to CCHS in 2017 with the goal of helping students and has spread his influence through his various positions.

CCHS will host The Big Event on Jan. 24 as a reward for students who displayed exemplary attendance in the first semester.

The Winter Sports Pep Rally was held on Jan. 19 in the Competition Gym ahead of the upcoming varsity basketball Classic City Championship.

After being recognized as Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown finalists, the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary-Art Magazine will seek Gold Crown awards at the CSPA conference in March.

Freshman Jade Scott qualified for the Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band, which will perform on March 2 at the Classic Center in Athens.

The CCHS Robotics Team is gearing up for their final meet on Jan. 9 before their Qualifying Tournament on Jan. 27.

Since the 2019-20 school year, the guitar course offerings have provided students with opportunities to perform in front of large crowds and collaborate with other musicians.

The iliad’s 2023 edition was named a Crown Award finalist by the Colombia Scholastic Press Association on Dec. 13.

United States History is one of the four courses scheduled to take an End of Course exam in December.

Biology I students will take an End of Course (EOC) assessment on Dec. 13, which is worth 20% of their final grade in the class.

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement was created as a means to elevate minority voices in 2015 and has since then become a staple in the Athens community.

The 2023-24 Gladius Yearbook team is made up of students with a mix of grade levels and experience.

FBLA Vice President of Competition Adrian Rangel, a junior, won FBLA’s American Enterprise Day Essay Contest for the second year in a row.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.

English Department co-chair Meghan McNeeley’s Holocaust and Genocide Studies class hosted guest speakers from the University of Georgia on Nov. 28.

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 CCHS math department has had to adapt to Georgia’s new K-12 math curriculum.

CCHS fine arts department teacher Shelynn Scott plans to build the Chorus, Piano and Guitar program for students.

CCHS’ Fine Arts Night was held on Nov. 16 in the E.B. Mell Lobby and Auditorium from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Five students from the piano program will perform at CCHS’ Fall Fine Arts Night on Nov. 16 in the E.B. Mell Lobby and Auditorium.

CCHS will host a School Climate Committee Meeting at 3:45 p.m. in Room 242 on Nov. 16.

FFA Vice President Quinn Pendley, a sophomore, is participating in the Wildlife Management Career Development Event at Franklin County High School on Nov. 14.

Members of the CCHS orchestra will participate in Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School’s Solo/Ensemble festival on Nov. 11.

CCHS’ swimming and diving team will have their first meet of the 2023-2024 season at the University of Georgia Ramsey Student Center on Nov. 10.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred within the week of Nov. 5 to…

The Governor’s Honor Program, a selective summer program offered to sophomores and juniors, began the interviewing process for 2024 on Nov. 2.

Construction of Clarke Middle School’s new building has been underway while the students have been phased into trailer classrooms.

VThe CCHS FFA took home a win at the National Agriscience Fair on April 29 and is looking forward to the National FFA Convention and Expo in November.

The Aeronautics Club begins its first season, with over a dozen students attending club meetings to prepare for the American Rocketry Challenge.

On October 24, 40 Clarke Central High School students attended the annual Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference.

FFA president Kathleen Dykes, a senior, will be attending the Georgia National Fair Annual Livestock Legislative Showdown on Oct. 14 in Perry, Georgia.

A slideshow shows Dr. Robbie Hooker’s administrative team.

The Drama Club rehearses for their latest play, “Elephant’s Graveyard”.

Classic City High School will host their first Fall Harvest Festival to bring the Athens community closer to the students and teachers on Oct. 11.

The Mock Trial Team commences its 36th season with the release of this year’s criminal case on Oct. 11.

The College Board’s AP Precalculus course was introduced to CCHS in the Fall of the 2023-2024 school year.

Administrators at Classic City High School look forward to the 2023-24 school year with new plans to build community.

Members of local dance group Tonalli perform on Oct. 4 in the CCHS bus…

On Sept. 21, an event was held to commemorate the naming of Linnentown Lane.

On Oct. 3 and 4, the Clarke County School District will hold the third and fourth “Community Conversations on School Safety” events with the hope of increasing in-person community engagement.

The CCSD released Class of 2024 graduation dates for Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central High Schools on Sept. 26.

Students from CCHS and other Georgia high schools will compete to create floral arrangements in the Floral Design Career Development Event on Sept. 26.

At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, Family Engagement and Academic Support Specialist Christian Barner founded the Student School Climate Committee for students to provide feedback about the school environment.

Freshman Academy teachers are planning and hosting a tailgate before the Homecoming game on Sept. 29.

A slideshow displays various events that occurred in the week of Sept. 10 to…

The CCHS Local School Governance Team will discuss how to allocate recent Innovation Grant funding at their next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 18.

The 2022-2023 staff of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine was recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association as a 2023 Pacemaker finalist.

CCHS hosted the second of the Clarke County School District’s Community Conversations panel discussions on Sept. 6, covering school safety at schools around the district.

CCHS Assistant Principal Tamika Henson’s childhood challenges have impacted her mindset when it comes to helping the CCHS community.

Clarke Central High School Senior Army Instructor Lieutenant Colonel William “David” McMickle stands outside…

The CCHS FFA chapter has had an increase in participants during the 2022-23 school year, and the advisers and members hope to continue this trend in order to inspire others’ agricultural passions.

English for Speakers of Other Languages program prepares students or life in and outside of the classroom, overcoming organizational constraints and keeping up with rapidly increasing U.S. immigration.

The Foundation for Excellence in Public Education recognized two CCHS teachers for their outstanding performance.

Several CCHS and ODYSSEY Media Group alumni returned to the school on July 26 to speak to new ODYSSEY staffers about how the publication affected their lives.

On May 21, ODYSSEY Media Group staff, family and friends came together at Trump’s Catering to celebrate a year’s worth of student achievement.

The Clarke County School District released the valedictorian and salutatorian for CCHS on May 23.

CCHS community members recognized JROTC Senior Army Instructor Lieutenant Colonel David McMickle at a celebration of his time at the school on May 10.

Senior Michael Campbell was announced as the recipient of the Eve Carson Humanitarian Spirit Award on May 8.

After deliberation, Clarke County School District leaders opt not to modify school start and end times for the 2023-2024 school year.

Johnnie Lay Burks, the first Black teacher at Chase Street Elementary School, has broken barriers and made change through her career as an educator.

Former CCHS teacher Charlie Wooten, a positive influence on many students, died on April 30.

Current and former members of the CCHS band program gathered to honor the late Dr. Robert Lawrence, former Director of Bands, with a song written in his honor.

Thirteen members of the ODYSSEY Media Group were nationally recognized for their leadership excellence.

The CCSD is considering a pair of proposals that would shift CCHS’ start time back until 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.

Italian foreign exchange student and CCHS senior Clarissa De Santis has been taking CCHS by storm during her senior year, despite it being her first time living in the United States.

Three Clarke Central High School finalists were named to a summer residential program.

Science Instructional Coach Dr. Katie Green speaks on her experience with archaeology, her time at CCHS and the future of science education.

CCHS will be kicking off a pilot year in which students will be able to keep their CCSD-distributed learning devices over the summer.

Members of ODYSSEY Media Group, iliad Literary-Art Magazine and Journalism I class attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Spring Workshop and Awards on March 27.

CCHS has received just less than $2,000 from the Georgia Department of Education to help fund equipment purchases in physical education classes at CCHS.

The ODYSSEY Media Group celebrated its 20th anniversary with alumni, friends and family on March 18.

The National Scholastic Press Association announced its winners for the Clips & Clicks contest for the fall 2022 semester.  Additionally, student media outlets were recognized for their placement in the Clips & Clicks Sweepstakes. 

Multiple CCHS fine arts programs will come together on Feb. 28 to present a program about Black History for the CCHS community.

CCSD Superintendent Dr. Robbie P. Hooker has worn many hats throughout his career, including stints as BHL Principal (2003-2008), CCHS Principal (2008-2016) and Superintendent positions outside the county (2016-2022). But now, Hooker has come back to the CCSD on Oct. 6, 2022 with an eye for supporting students and staff.

CCSD Board of Education President LaKeisha Gantt speaks on her time on the Board of Education, what has been accomplished, and goals for the future.

As the annual JROTC ball approaches on Feb. 24, preparations are being made and excitement is rising among JROTC cadets and students.

The Clarke Central High School Media Center hosted Athens photographer Jason Thrasher for an artist visit on Feb. 21.

In collaboration with the fine arts department, the CCHS media specialists have started an artist visitation series in an effort to expose students to more fine arts careers.

CCSD seniors Carolina Turner from CCHS and James Xiao from CSHS were recognized as STAR students on Feb. 13 at the Classic City Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon.

The 2023 Young Georgia Authors writing competition opened for entries on Jan. 30 and submissions are due Feb. 12.

The Athens Community Career Academy hosted its biannual Future Student Fair for prospective students and their families from on Feb. 2.

The iliad Literary-Art Magazine won the highest honors for the Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) contest on Jan. 24.

For the first time since the 2019-2020 academic year, the CCHS Student Government Association held a pep rally in the Competition Gym to celebrate student-athletes.

The University of Georgia Bulldogs won the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship for the second consecutive year and commemorated their achievement with a parade and celebration in Athens.

The National Endowment for the Arts approved a grant of $10,000 for Canopy Studio, which will allow the company to make itself more accessible to the Athens community.