News Staffer Sasha Barkan shares notable facts about Athens’ Black history in honor of Black History Month.
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Five things to know about outgoing CCSD Board of Education District eight representative Nicole Hull
by Staff January 21, 2026CCSD 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.
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Accepting aging: Q&A with ACCA Vice President and Director of Communications Erin Beasley
by Sasha Barkan January 14, 2026Athens Community Council on Aging Vice President and Director of Operations Erin Beasley discusses the organization and her role within it.
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Contemporary Literature and Composition and Writers’ Workshop students performed in the CCHS Poetry Showcase in the Media Center on Dec. 3.
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CCHS’s Contemporary Literature and Composition and Writer’s Workshop students will perform their work at their class’s poetry showcase, which will be held on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. in the CCHS Media Center.
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In response to state-level English standard changes for the 2025-26 school year, CCHS Literature II classes will have an EOC.
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CCHS English department teacher Cat Mills argued against the use of CommonLit 360, an English curriculum, at the Nov. 13 CCSD BOE meeting.
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Love.Craft Athens, a disability-inclusive art studio, fosters community and independence through productive and meaningful creativity.
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Clarke Central High School junior Sterling Williams holds the poster for the Clarke County…
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CCSD Board of Education recognizes community members
by Staff October 13, 2025During 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.
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Introduction to Women’s Literature reclaims its place at CCHS under the direction of English department teacher Molly Dorkey with an emphasis on multimedia storytelling and class discussion.
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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.
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The first season of “The Paper” was released on Sept. 4, and is a well-done addition to the universe of “The Office,” full of engaging dialogue and heartwarming character relationships.
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Event Coverage: PrideFest 2025: From Athens, with Pride
by Staff June 11, 2025PrideFest 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.
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Stories of Women’s History Month 2025
by Staff March 31, 2025The 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.
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Journalism I student Sasha Barkan reflects on how climbing has affected her self-esteem.
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Teaching Joy: Q&A with Joy Village School Founder Lora Smothers
by Sasha Barkan March 13, 2025Joy Village School founder Lora Smothers discusses her experiences throughout her journey to create a school that focuses on the joy and thriving of Black youth.
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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.
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Review: “Everything Is Poison” by Joy McCullough
by Sasha Barkan February 5, 2025Joy McCullough’s historical novel “Everything is Poison” delivers an entertaining and fun story full of relevant themes and questions.