Emlyn McKinney

CCSD Sustainability Coordinator Randy Priest presented the CCSD Transportation Bus Replacement Schedule at the Feb. 12 CCSD Board of Education meeting.

News Editor Emlyn McKinney shares five facts about Groundhog Day, from its history to its current popular culture, in honor of its celebration on Feb. 2.

CCSD Board of Education District eight representative and attorney Nicole Hull announced her resignation from the Board, which will be effective on June 30, at the Jan. 15 CCSD BOE meeting.

The CCSD Board of Education recognized five CCSD eighth graders accepted into the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program at its Dec. 11 meeting.

News Editor Emlyn McKinney shares the history and function of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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

Classic City High School will hold its annual Classic City Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., intending to improve community engagement.

ODYSSEY Media Group, Journalism I and Iliad Literary-Art Magazine students attended the annual Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s Fall Conference on Oct. 28.

The Athens Community Career Academy will be hosting several guest speakers from Athens volunteer organizations at its Service Academy Day on Oct. 22.

American singer-songwriter Neko Case released her album “Neon Grey Midnight Green” on Sept. 26, which may intrigue listeners with a new orchestral sound and vibrant lyrics.

As the first month of the 2025-26 school year wraps up, new Clarke Central High School teachers reflect on their previous jobs, goals for the year and lives before teaching.

Clarke County School District students visit the Entertainment, Sports and Event Management Pathway table…

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 CCSD Board of Education members discussed district recognitions, school district updates and new policies at the Sept. 11 monthly meeting.

The Athens Community Career Academy Student Ambassador Program gives students opportunities to build leadership skills by being a student representative and determining how the program functions.

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.

Two pathways at the Athens Community Career Academy are beginning their second year of instruction as the 2025-26 school year starts up.

CCHS senior Daniel Castro’s affinity for stories has connected him to his community.

Clarke Central High School senior Wyatt Meyer sits in the Eve Carson Memorial Garden…

The CCHS Ecology Club will hold the Eco-Fair in the CCHS Bus Loop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on May 14 to spread awareness about the club and its values.

The ODYSSEY Media Group Editorial Board celebrates its National Scholastic Press Association Best of…

The CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School drama programs are joining for the third time
to bring their production of “Mamma Mia!” to the CCHS E.B. Mell Auditorium in April.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has compiled nine of their stories from the past month about women and women’s history in honor of Women’s History Month.

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

A team of CCHS students will compete in the Innovation Challenge at the University of Georgia on Feb. 27, an event in which students will work together to answer a prompt related to science, technology, engineering or math.

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.

Communities In Schools focuses on preventing CCHS students from withdrawing from high school by connecting them to community resources and programs.

Wild Women Outdoors, a CCHS club created at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, was established to help students gain more confidence to explore the outdoors safely.

News Staffer Emlyn McKinney shares their belief that it’s important to take a moment to recognize personal growth in a performance-driven world.

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

News Staffer Emlyn McKinney reflects on their four years of playing guitar and what it has meant to them.

The third season of the beloved series “Heartstopper,” released to Netflix on Oct. 3, maintains its comfort-show standing while simultaneously touching on difficult topics.

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.

Journalism I student Emlyn McKinney speaks about their experiences with a bad relationship and how it affected them.