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Author Dr. Harrison Scott Key’s three books tell real, honest stories in ways that balance humor and reflection.

For their last year of receiving UGA’s Glickman Challenge Grant, the CCHS Spanish Book Club has worked to compile a magazine as a way to highlight student’s cultures.

The National Scholastic Press Association recognized both the ODYSSEY Media Group website and the iliad Literary-Art Magazine with a Pacemaker Award on April 18.

The Latin pathway at CCHS offers students the opportunity to explore and appreciate the language

Digital Editor-in-Chief Lea D’Angelo highlights the five most banned books of the 2024-25 school year across the United States in honor of National Reading Month, which is celebrated every March.

Members of the CCHS boys varsity track and field team broke a total of five CCHS records at the Third Annual Berkmar Patriot Preview on Feb. 11.

The Georgia Scholastic Press Association presented the 2026 Georgia Champion Journalists on March 13, honoring three ODYSSEY Media Group students.

The CCSD Board of Education must remain committed to making decisions as a united front rather than backsliding into the fractured group they once were.

From the experiences she witnessed during the Civil Rights Movement to her time as a student and teacher, Fannie Smith has combatted discrimination with determination.

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

Since nonprofit organization Lydia’s Place was founded by motivational speaker April Farlow in 2017, it has grown into a program fully committed to meeting the needs of those aging out of the foster care system.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Lea D’Angelo and Viewpoints Staffer Sylvia Robinson debate the issues with and benefits of book adaptations in media.

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

Evan Adams, CCHS physical education department teacher and varsity tennis assistant coach, maintains an openness in the classroom and on the court.

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

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.

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

The ODYSSEY Media Group has compiled seven stories about Hispanic heritage and culture in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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.

The cover of New York Times bestselling young adult author Jennifer Niven’s “When We…

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.

JROTC Army Instructor First Sergeant Antione Clark embodies the lessons the United States Army taught him in the instructional role he holds today.

Special education department teacher Juanita Nash and Multi-Classroom Leader Lawanna Knight were recognized by the CCSD on Sept. 9.

CCHS’s annual Title I meeting and Parent University will take place in a combined session at 6 and 6:15 p.m., respectively, on Sept. 4.

Georgia lawmakers grapple with how to balance federal law and personal safety amidst rising gun violence rates within the state.

A series of graphic shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Aug. 25 to Aug. 29.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will open their season against Cedar Shoals High School in the 59th Classic City Championship at 3 p.m. on Aug. 16 in CSHS’ Water-Wilkins Stadium.

The 2024-25 ODYSSEY Newsmagazine received a rating of All-American from the National Scholastic Press Association.

New standards and community-building activities are being brought to Clarke Central High School for the 2025-26 school year.

The CCSD named the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian on May 19.

Digital Editor Lea D’Angelo discusses her experiences in extracurriculars she didn’t enjoy and the lessons she learned from them.

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.

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

The ODYSSEY Media Group is currently ranked first in the National Scholastic Press Association’s annual Clicks and Clips Sweepstakes after winning several awards in the fall contest.

On April 15, a group of CCHS students will take a field trip to UGA’s Fine Arts Theatre to see an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.”

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.

On March 21, the ODYSSEY Media Group received a Gold Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

After a year-long absence, the Introduction to Women’s Literature class is returning to CCHS under English department teacher Molly Dorkey.

CCHS Mythology students will take a unique field trip to Expedition Bigfoot! The Sasquatch Museum on March 19.

After trying burgers at several fast food restaurants around Athens, ODYSSEY staffers determined that new addition Whataburger offers the best fast food burger.

The ODYSSEY Media Group was recognized as a Pacemaker finalist by the National Scholastic Press Association on March 12.

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.

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

Digital Editor Lea D’Angelo shares facts about President’s Day and how it has evolved as a holiday.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has chosen 15 of our favorite stories celebrating Black History, Excellence and Joy from the past three years.

The website’s overall score of 498 out of 500 points sets it at NSPA’s highest ranking, “All American.”

Submissions for the annual Young Georgia Authors competition are open at CCHS until Feb. 10.

Lyndon House Arts Center Art Education Program Specialist William Stephanos speaks on his journey in the art world and his advice for aspiring artists

The CCHS boys and girls varsity basketball teams will play against Cedar Shoals High School in the Aikns Ford Arena on Dec. 20.

Author Jennifer Lynn Barnes released “Games Untold,” an anthology of novellas and short stories in “The Inheritance Games” series on Nov. 12. Despite differences in stories, key motifs of the series are consistent throughout.

Mental health representation in the media has increased in recent years. However, the representation is often inaccurate and unrealistic, which in turn impacts teenagers.

American author Julie Leong released her debut novel “The Teller of Small Fortunes” to all major booksellers on Nov. 5. Despite the book’s nostalgic elements, its dialogue, plot and characters fall flat.

CCHS’ Work-Based Learning is accepting applications for the spring semester, allowing students to experience the process of searching for a job.

The ODYSSEY Media Group has highlighted spooky stories as Halloween approaches on Oct. 31.

The 2024 Paris Olympics reached a milestone in gender equality but as a whole, athletics still have a ways to go to be truly equitable.

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

Digital Editor Lea D’Angelo shares five ways students can take care of their mental health in honor of World Mental Health Day which takes place on Oct. 10.

As the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year wraps up, new Clarke Central High School teachers reflect on their previous jobs, goals for the year and lives before teaching.

Webmaster Lea D’Angelo discusses monumental moments in LGBTQ+ history in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month which takes place Oct. 1-31.

Webmaster Lea D’Angelo shares facts about the Autumnal Equinox which takes place on Sept. 22.

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