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

News Staffer Sasha Barkan shares notable facts about Athens’ Black history in honor of Black History Month.

Even amid political divides and frustration, Athens residents like Kirrena Gallagher and Dr. Marilyn Vickers show that impactful change starts with involvement, not complaints.

The Athens Farmers Market, made up of a multitude of artists, farmers and vendors, was held at Bishop Park on Feb. 14.

Athens Community Council on Aging Vice President and Director of Operations Erin Beasley discusses the organization and her role within it.

Street Treats co-owners and founders Feneshea and Bryan Browner discuss the start of their family business and how it has grown over time.

Athen’s inadequate cycling infrastructure is the cause behind the city’s high biking risks.

A series of graphic shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31.

The Get Comfortable literacy program shows gains in Clarke County School District, with expansion plans set for the future.

The ODYSSEY Media Group Variety Staff visited wing eateries around Athens and determined that J. Buffalo Wings offers the best-quality wings.

Since the 90s, the tattoo industry in Athens has been a robust ecosystem of shops and artists who work to balance the legacies from past shops with their own artistic and business ventures.

The 2025 Historic Athens Porchfest took place in Buena Vista Heights, Boulevard, Newtown, Pulaski Heights, Cobbham, Normaltown and Reese Hancock on Oct. 19.

Love.Craft Athens, a disability-inclusive art studio, fosters community and independence through productive and meaningful creativity.

Variety Staffer Cesia Martinez writes about her experience making pottery at Good Dirt Clay studio located at 485 Macon Hwy.

In 2024, Chuck Griffin created the Athens Film Festival as a way to promote filmmaking in Athens. The festival is continuing into 2025, taking place downtown on Aug. 14-17.

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.

Athens Area Homeless Shelter Executive Director Olivia Amato discusses her involvement with AAHS and how the organization aids in sheltering the Athens community.

The Clarke County School District is holding a Mental Health Town Hall at Clarke Middle School on April 28 at 5:30 p.m. in an effort to bring awareness to mental health resources across the district.

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

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.

CCSD High School students’ artwork was displayed in the Athica Athens Institute on March. 20 which allowed friends and family to attend and see the artwork.

Alumni Cookie Dough owner Jennifer Dollander discusses her experience of going from a teacher to business owner.

Indie South founder, organizer and tarot reader Serra Jaggar discusses her experiences and perspective on the art of tarot.

Journalism I students showcase examples of Black history, joy and excellence in members of the Athens community.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Jan. 18 to Jan. 24.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Jan. 4 to Jan. 10.

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.

Jefferey Clarke, an Athens historian, expresses his love of history and ghost stories through his ghost tour.

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.

U.S. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff made a campaign appearance at event space Epting Events in Athens, championing his wife U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential run.

Journalism I student Isabella Hammock discusses her interpretation of what it means to be Southern.

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.

After trying cold treats around Athens, ODYSSEY staffers conclude that Essential Bowls and Pelican’s SnoBalls are the best options to cool down in the summer heat.

Clarke Central High School held the Black History Month Program in the E.B Mell Auditorium on Feb. 28.

Journalism I students showcase examples of Black history, joy, and excellence in members of the Athens community.

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

Managing Editor Maya Clement voices her concern that Athens citizens must recognize the city’s history before it is completely gone.

News Editor Isabella Westrich reflects on how her perception of her hometown has changed as she’s grown up.

Clarke Central High School varsity flag football players train for the upcoming season in…

Rising Sports Editor Cadence Schapker ventured to downtown Athens to report on the annual AthFest festival on June 24.

CCHS Class of 2015 alumnus and Cozybear Nursery owner and founder Deijhon Yearby has pursued his passion for plants through his business.

Viewpoints Staffer Mykolas Kumpis reflects on his move from West Virginia to Athens and the overwhelming changes he experienced.

The local Athens festival AthFest took place from June 24 to June 26, and contained live music, local business sales and more.

Cofer’s Home and Garden Showplace’s family focus and community connections set it
apart from other businesses in Athens.

The 2022 Athens Orthopedic Clinic Women’s Pro Twilight 1/2/3 Criterium took place on April 29 and April 30, including bike races, parades and a five-kilometer race.

Athens resident Lemuel LaRoche or Life the Griot takes on many roles in the community in order to have a positive impact on the community members and make the world better for everyone around him.

Social Media Coordinator Janie Ripps talks with District Attorney for Georgia’s Western Judicial Circuit Deborah Gonzalez about being a woman in politics.

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement’s recent documentary film aims to mobilize the community to join the organization’s long term investment in their wide variety of social justice efforts.

In addition to preparing delicious Jamaican food, local restaurant Rashe’s Cuisine is active in both educating and supporting the Athens community.

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.

Webmaster Anna Shaikun offers a guide on how to deal with University of Georgia football fans.

The One Book Athens inaugural reading and discussion of the book “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You” by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds will focus on racial issues.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel García-Pozo talks with local social media influencer Lindy Simmons about her experience with her Instagram account and within the Athens community.

The Taco Stand, an iconic local restaurant, reopened in 2021 with a new co-owner Mark Opel, on Jan. 1, reminding some Athenians of their memories of the original restaurant.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a financial crisis for many local Athens business owners, but many are finding ways to solve problems and keep their storefronts open.

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted co-owners of The Plate Sale, Michael and Shyretha Sheats, to commit to their once casual pop-up restaurant full-time.

Ideal Bagel Company is a local Athens business that has had to adapt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Webmaster Micah Shannon shares how his experiences with the criminal justice system has shaped his beliefs about how we should handle crime and punishment.

The Athens African American Self-guided Tour compiled by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation provides community members with a guide to explore key Black history sites around town varying from businesses to schools. Here are five sites that stand out from the tour.

Ambassador of the Athens HipHop Community and Clarke Central High School parent Montu Miller talks about his experience as a Black Athenian.

A collection of articles published on the ODYSSEY Media Group website features examples of Black excellence from around the Athens community.

On Oct. 17, community members held the Athens Women’s Rally for Unity on the steps of City Hall, featuring 12 speakers on topics related to women’s rights, Black Lives Matter, and gun violence.

Clarke Central High School fine arts teacher Amanda Price discusses how in the midst of current events, she finds relief through the arts.

Clarke Central High School English department teacher Jennifer Tesler shares her view on the Black Lives Matter movement as well as poems her students have written about the topic from the 2019-20 school year.

On March 31, Athens community members and others from surrounding areas gathered at the Clerk of State & Superior Court steps and began the march to the University of Georgia Arch in protest of police brutality.

Clarke Central High School freshman Michael Campbell isn’t your ordinary freshman. He sees the good in people and wants to help those around him however he can.

Athens is commonly known for its flourishing music scene of alternative and rock bands. However, with the exclusion of other genres such as hip hop and rap, this scene fails to truly represent and embrace the unique culture and background of all Athens residents.

Georgia’s Dual Enrollment program has been amended by Georgia House of Representatives Bill 444, which was passed on April 28. The Bill will reduce funding, and in turn, potentially lower state debt.

In the face of COVID-19, many Athenians are working to create personal protective equipment for medical workers in the community.

Local Athens artist Broderick Flanigan and Miami artist Elio Mercado were selected by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission to paint a mural recognizing Black businesses on Hot Corner in Downtown Athens.

Opened in March, Figment Kombucha is a local kombucha brewery that uses local and seasonal ingredients to create a unique Athens taste.

To rectify the mistreatment of African-American communities during slavery, demands for reparations have recently taken shape in the United States and more locally at the University of Georgia.

Figment Kombucha is a newly established kombucha brewery, providing Athens with a local taste for the drink that has seen a recent spike in popularity.

“Across The River: The People, Places, and Culture of East Athens”, written by Dr. Maxine Pinson Easom and Patsy Hawkins Arnold, acknowledges the origins of East Athens and the city of Athens as a whole.

The ODYSSEY Media Group attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association fall conference on Sept. 19 at The Classic Center.

Clarke Central High School junior Micah Shannon moved to Athens in the fifth grade and now finds a community at Active Climbing.

After moving from his home-state of California to Athens for his final year of high school, Clarke Central High School senior Andrew Nguyen has learned to embrace the unfamiliarity of the Southern culture that surrounds him.

Business Staffer Isaac Ramirez reflects on his love for riding his bike.

Built around core values of sustainability, Eden’s Café is a newly-opened plant-based addition to Athens, Georgia at 1660 W. Broad St. The café offers a changing menu sprinkled with locally-sourced and organic ingredients.

To commemorate Black History Month, ODYSSEY Media Group reporters conducted interviews with Black Athenians. They share their lived experiences of Black History.

Clarke Central High School senior Neha Mohanty talks about her experiences in the University of Georgia Young Dawgs Internship programs, a partnership with CCHS through the Academic Internship.

Guest speaker and award-winning author Colm Tóibín spoke Clarke Central High School on March 17 opening discussion about some of his notable works, such as “Brooklyn”.

Local business owner Angie Tillman fulfilled her dream with the opening of her new storefront Phickles Phun Foods earlier this year.

Clarke County School District recently released various statistics about the poverty in Athens Clarke County.

AthFest, a music and art festival in Downtown Athens, took place on June 24-28.

Story by KARLA DOUGAN – Broadcast Staff Ben’s Bikes is a small shop around the…

To freshman Grace Polaneczky, the fellowship of the Athens area is a very positive…

2nd and Charles is a new store in Athens that offers customers a variety of amusing items much like recently closed local store Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother.

Athens stars hit the stage to show their moves in the 2014 dancing with the Athens stars.

Spanning from March 16 to March 19 the sixth annual Athens Jewish Film Festival celebrated Jewish cinematography and film.

In response to an impending development, the Jittery Joe’s Roaster was forced to move from its historic downtown location.

With a heavy new focus on service learning in today’s society, Athens Clarke-County Mayor Nancy Denson’s “Call to Service” could not have come at a better time.

Tribute runs to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing are being organized across the country.

In all its chaotic mess, Valentine’s Day can be both incredibly stressful yet very romantic. Many people continue to wonder aimlessly in and out of stores wondering what to get their special someone, so here are some affordable tips, all under $25, to follow to get past the stressful times and get to the romantic times.

On Feb. 2, a myriad of unusual bands took the stage at the 40-Watt Club for the second night of the three-night benefit concert for Nuci’s’ Space.

In September of 2011, the Athens Banner-Herald ran an article titled “Wal-Mart: No store planned for Downtown,” essentially dispelling the rumors that “the mammoth chain (was) considering building a small store on the edge of Downtown Athens.”