Liya Taylor

The ODYSSEY Media Group hosts its Spring Media Day in the Clarke Central High School Competition Gym on Feb. 21.

The CCSD announced the CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School 2025-26 Student Teacher Achievement Recognition Students on Feb. 18.

With the CCHS boys varsity soccer team’s 2025-26 season having kicked off on Feb. 10, the team aims to build on its experienced roster.

After falling short in the 1984 state championship, the 1985 varsity football Gladiators turned their heartbreak into history, bringing CCHS its third football state title.

After the CCHS 2025-26 girls varsity basketball season officially kicked off on Oct. 20, the team has been preparing for their first game on Nov. 18.

CCHS varsity football secondary coach Steve Brooks discusses his legacy with the CCHS football program and his goals for the 2025-26 season, his first season back, since 2001.

As the Women’s National Basketball Association experiences growth in audience engagement, fans and the media must ensure the spotlight stays on athletic excellence.

The current varsity flag football seniors were freshmen during the program’s inaugural year. Now, as team leaders, they prepare for their Senior Night in Billy Henderson Stadium on Nov. 4.

It was announced on Oct. 23 that the CCHS tennis courts are being resurfaced for safety.

The CCHS varsity flag football team will take on Hebron Christian High School and Greenbrier High School for a closed scrimmage on Sept. 22 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

Dairy Queen’s newly released Caramel Toffee Cookie Blizzard Treat is shown. The dessert became…

CCHS head varsity swim and dive coach Rick Simonds discusses his career as a swimmer and expectations for his first year as CCHS’ head coach.

The CCHS varsity flag football team has been preparing for the 2025-26 season to kickoff on Sept. 9.

Clarke Central High School varsity football quarterback Kamron Lawrence, a junior, scrambles out of…

In the age of social media, professional athletes have immense influence on young fans, making it crucial for them to set better examples.

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

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from April 26 to May 2.

The Clarke County School District named Sabrina Lumpkin and Bylan Swift as the new principals of Barnett Shoals and Whitehead Road Elementary Schools on April 17.

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

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from April 5 to April 18.

Dunkin’s 2025 Spring Menu was released on April 2 and includes the Cotton Candy Specialty Donut and Arctic Cherry Energy beverage, both with a mix of highlights and shortcomings.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from March 29 to April 4.

On March 17, Chick-fil-A released its 2025 Spring Menu,which includes a Pineapple Dragonfruit Sunjoy and the Smokehouse Barbeque Chicken Sandwich

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from March 22 to March 28.

Five CCHS students were selected to attend the 2025 Georgia Governors Honors Program from June 15 to July 13.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from March 15 to March 21.

Social Media Coordinator Liya Taylor discusses her belief that our actions, not signs that we wait for, shape our lives.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from March 1 to March 14.

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.

On Feb. 28, CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School were named Advanced Placement Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Education.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Feb. 22 to Feb. 28.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Feb. 15 to Feb. 21.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Feb. 8 to Feb. 14.

In the boys varsity soccer Classic City Championship, the Gladiators beat Cedar Shoals High School 3-1 in Billy Henderson Stadium on Feb. 13.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Feb. 1 to Feb. 7.

On Jan. 9, Timothy Road Elementary School was designated a Title I Reward School by the Georgia Department of Education.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Jan. 25 to Jan. 31.

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. 11 to Jan. 17.

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

Clarke Central High School’s third-annual Billy Wade Classic will take place from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26.

Tryouts for the 2024-25 girls varsity basketball season were held on Oct. 21 as the team begins the road to the state playoffs.

The CCHS varsity flag football team beat Grayson High School with a final score of 13-12 in their game on Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. in Billy Henderson Stadium.

An illustration depicts the varsity flag football team taking a flight to Baltimore, Maryland…

The Clarke Central High School varsity flag football team has begun its preparation for the 2024-25 season, with hopes of winning the state championship title this year.

On Sept. 3, Taco Bell’s Mountain Dew Baja Blast Gelato made its nationwide debut exclusively for rewards members via the Taco Bell app. The treat appears full of flavor, but leaves customers unsatisfied.

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.

CCHS boys varsity basketball point guard La’neric Gill, a senior, has stepped up his dedication for his final high school basketball season in memory of his father.

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.

On Aug. 28, Dairy Queen re-released the “Fall Blizzard Treat Menu” with the addition of one new flavor.