Event Coverages

Members of CCHS’ National FFA Organization chapter returned to Athens, triumphant after attending the 98th Georgia FFA Convention in Macon, Ga., from April 22 to 25.

The Clarke County School District TEDx Youth: Raise the Bar 2026 event featured 15 CCSD student speakers across grade levels and was held on May 9 at the CCSD office.

ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary-Art Magazine staff, family and friends of the program gathered at The Athens Cotton Press to celebrate graduating seniors and staff accomplishments earned during the year on May 3.

A protest hosted by the University of Georgia Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter was held against the Turning Point U.S.A. campus tour taking place at Aikens Ford Arena at the Classic Center on April 14.

CCHS’ National FFA Organization held its Spring Plant Sale from April 1-3 in the CCHS Greenhouse.

Athens community members held a “No Kings Protest” at the intersection of Alps Road and Baxter Street on March 28.

Clarke Central High School held its annual Prom at 1055 Barber from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.. The event was themed “A Night in Rio.”

The CCHS Class of 2026 participated in the Senior Brunch in the Dr. Miller W. Jordan, Jr. Memorial Food Court on March 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m..

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism I class and iliad Literary-Art Magazine attended the Southern Interscholastic Press Association Convention in Columbia, S.C., from March 5-8.

CCHS hosted its annual Black History Month Program in the E.B. Mell Auditorium on Feb. 25 from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

East Athens Educational Dance Center held a performance called “Winning: The Champion Within” on Feb. 22 at the Morton Theatre.

Clarke Central High School students participate in ICE Out of Everywhere, a national movement…

Contemporary Literature and Composition and Writers’ Workshop students performed in the CCHS Poetry Showcase in the Media Center on Dec. 3.

Seventeen ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary-Art Magazine Editorial Board members attended the National High School Journalism Convention in Nashville, Tenn.

CCHS English department teacher Cat Mills argued against the use of CommonLit 360, an English curriculum, at the Nov. 13 CCSD BOE meeting.

The Athens Community Career Academy hosted the 2025 Clarke County School District Teen Mental Health Summit on Oct. 25.

CCHS varsity cross country and track and field runner James “JD” Daniel announced plans to continue his academic and athletic journey on Oct. 22 by committing to run track and cross country at UGA.

The CCHS concert band, wind ensemble, percussion quartet and percussion ensemble performed in the 2025 Band Fall Concert from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the E.B. Mell Auditorium.

CCHS students and faculty attended the iliad Literary-Art Magazine author visit and moderated Q&A with author Dr. Harrison Scott Key.

During the District Recognitions held at the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 9, the CCSD BOE commended two individuals from CCSD schools for noteworthy actions.

CCHS held its annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Sept. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m., which included numerous displays of Hispanic culture through performances and interactive booths.

On Sept. 24, CCHS community members were invited to attend the CCHS Fall Guitar Concert in the E.B. Mell Auditorium from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has been recognized by multiple scholastic journalism organizations in the past month for their achievements during the 2024-25 school year.

The Georgia Probe College Fair took place on Sept. 10 at CCHS, hosting 55 postsecondary institutions for juniors and seniors preparing for college applications.

The CCSD Board of Education approved the decision to negotiate with the Georgia School Boards Association to look for a new superintendent at their Aug. 14 meeting.

The 2025 Athens Film Festival began with a red carpet event outside of Ciné in Downtown Athens on Aug. 14 at 5 p.m.

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

PrideFest 2025: From Athens, with Pride, took place in Downtown Athens on June 7 from 3 to 10 p.m., featuring both a parade and a festival.

ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary-Art Magazine staff, friends and family gathered at 1055 Barber to celebrate accomplishments earned over the 2024-25 school on May 4.

The CCSD held a Mental Health Town Hall at Clarke Middle School on April 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the CMS cafeteria as a way to highlight community access to resources.

CCHS’s Gifted Minorities Achieving club held “A Night of Color” on April 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center.

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.

Dawg Fest: Draba’s vintage market was held on March 23 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 440 Foundry St., providing a unique, exciting shopping experience.

Students from the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary Magazine attended the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, South Carolina, from March 6-9.

CCHS hosted its annual Black History Month Program in E.B. Mell Auditorium on Feb. 19, featuring a multitude of performances from CCHS and Athens community members.

The CCSD Board of Education discussed its resolution to opt out of House Bill 581 at their Feb. 13 meeting.

CCHS junior Noah Kilpatrick’s Shoebox Project allows people to donate shoes to those in need at three different Athens locations

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 CCHS Athletic Department hosted a signing day for varsity quarterback Hezekiah Millender, who signed to the University of Georgia football team, in the Billy Henderson Strength and Conditioning Center on Dec. 4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

ODYSSEY Media Group editors attended the 2023 National High School Journalism Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, from Nov. 2-5.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Clarke Central High School students traveled to the Southern Interscholastic Scholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, S.C. from March 3-5.

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

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.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group and iliad Literary-Art Magazine editorial boards attended the National Scholastic Press Association 2022 National Fall High School Journalism Convention in St. Louis, Missouri from Nov. 10-12.

CCHS hosted the first community town hall meeting of the year featuring CCSD superintendent Dr. Robbie Hooker who shared his plans for the school district and answered questions.

The AthHalf Half Marathon, an annual event produced by AthFest Educates, experienced its largest turnout in its 13-year history on Oct. 23.

The public was invited to the Lyndon House Art Center’s Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception on Oct. 18, where 217 works of art from K-12 artists across the Clarke County School District were showcased.

CCSD students and teachers came together with HEART Music faculty to perform music at HEART Music’s Hispanic Heritage Month event, which took place on Oct. 16 at Hendershot’s.

The general public was invited to the CCSD administrative offices building from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 11 for CCSD’s second Family University event of the year.

On Sept. 6, seniors and their families were invited to College Night in E.B. Mell Auditorium to receive information meant to make the college admissions process easier.

CCHS welcomed students and families into the building on Aug. 16 between 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. for the 2022-2023 school year Open House.

The Linnentown Documentary and Panel event was held at Ciné on Aug. 15 by Athens Reparations Action and featured a showing of the documentary “Linnentown: urban renewal, white supremacy and the University of Georgia” as well as a panel discussion.

On July 28, National Education Consultant and author Robert Jackson spoke to CCSD staff and faculty on the education of young Black and Latino men.

Professor and award-winning poet Natasha Trethewey visited CCHS on April 21 to answer questions about her experiences in literature.

Members of the Gifted Minorities Achieving organization hosted a celebration of Black culture in the CCHS Media Center on March 23.

Student ambassadors from the ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism I class and iliad literary-art magazine returned to the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention in Columbia, S.C. after a two-year hiatus.

The CCHS band program held their Pre-Large Group Performance Evaluation on Feb. 22 in Mell Auditorium.

Members of the CMS community met over a public Zoom meeting with representatives from CCSD on Jan. 18.

Following their win against the University of Alabama on Jan. 10 to gain the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship title, the University of Georgia held a parade and celebration in Athens on Jan. 15.

The ODYSSEY Media Group virtually attended the Fall Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association National High School Journalism Convention, in which they received recognition for their work and participated in journalism workshop video sessions.

The CCHS band program will return to five days a week of in-person instruction for the majority of its students.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group are taking part in the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association’s Spring National High School Journalism Convention, which is an ongoing virtual experience.

Avid Bookshop partnered with author Nic Stone to host its second Black Girls Reading workshop on April 15.

Members of Clarke Central High School’s ODYSSEY Media Group (OMG) and Journalism 1 class attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA) spring awards banquet and workshop on April 17.

The Clarke Central High School Parent Teacher Student Organization held a meeting on April 3 to expose rising ninth grade students to opportunities at CCHS.

Students from ODYSSEY Media Groups Journalism 1 and Convergence classes traveled to Columbia, SC for the Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 2-4.

On Feb. 22, a panel of six experts in the journalism field engaged in a moderated discussion about Southern journalism at the University of Georgia Chapel.

Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes are available for Clarke Central High School students in grades 9-12 and on Jan. 25, these courses were advertised at CCHS.

The Athens-Clarke County mayoral election will take place in May of 2018 and several people have already announced their candidacy including former principal of Classic City High School and Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Kelly Girtz.

Members of the Clarke County School District community had the opportunity to meet newly appointed superintendent Dr. Demond Means and learn about his visions for the future of the district.

The Clarke County School District’s entire staff for all 21 schools came together at the Classic Center on Aug. 1 to kick-off the 2017-18 school year.

Members of the ODYSSEY Media Group traveled to Columbia, S.C. for the 2017 Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference from March 2-5.

Members of Clarke Central High School’s iliad, ODYSSEY Newsmagazine, and ODYSSEY Online attended the Southern Interscholastic Press Association convention for the tenth year.

The Athens Fashion Collective held three days of fashion-related events around Athens. One event, called Georgia Sewn, was a new roster addition.