CCSD Sustainability Coordinator Randy Priest presented the CCSD Transportation Bus Replacement Schedule at the Feb. 12 CCSD Board of Education meeting.
Emlyn McKinney
Emlyn McKinney
Emlyn McKinney is a junior at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Georgia and the News Editor for the ODYSSEY Media Group. McKinney hopes to grow more confident in themself and their leadership skills during their time with the OMG. When they’re not in school, McKinney enjoys spending time with friends, reading and playing guitar.
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Hot Topic: Five things to know about Groundhog Day
by Emlyn McKinney February 2, 2026News 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.
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CCHS Assistant Principal Alexis Scott, joined the Administrative Team, driven by her determination to support educators and students any way she can.
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News Editor Emlyn McKinney shares the history and function of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Event preview: Classic City High School Community Thanksgiving Dinner
by Emlyn McKinney November 13, 2025Classic 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.
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The Athens Community Career Academy will be hosting several guest speakers from Athens volunteer organizations at its Service Academy Day on Oct. 22.
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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.
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Clarke County School District students visit the Entertainment, Sports and Event Management Pathway table…
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Hot Topic: Five things to know about the Sept. 11 CCSD BOE meeting
by Emlyn McKinney September 15, 2025The CCSD Board of Education members discussed district recognitions, school district updates and new policies at the Sept. 11 monthly meeting.
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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.
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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.
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CCHS senior Daniel Castro’s affinity for stories has connected him to his community.
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Clarke Central High School senior Wyatt Meyer sits in the Eve Carson Memorial Garden…
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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.
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The ODYSSEY Media Group Editorial Board celebrates its National Scholastic Press Association Best of…
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The CCHS and Cedar Shoals High School drama programs are joining for the third time
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In the cards: Q&A with Indie South founder, organizer and tarot reader Serra Jaggar
by Emlyn McKinney March 18, 2025Indie South founder, organizer and tarot reader Serra Jaggar discusses her experiences and perspective on the art of tarot.
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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.
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Event coverage: Black History Month Program
by Emlyn McKinney February 22, 2025CCHS 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.
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The CCSD Board of Education discussed its resolution to opt out of House Bill 581 at their Feb. 13 meeting.
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Communities In Schools focuses on preventing CCHS students from withdrawing from high school by connecting them to community resources and programs.
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News Staffer Emlyn McKinney shares their belief that it’s important to take a moment to recognize personal growth in a performance-driven world.
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The CCHS chapter of the National FFA Organization teaches and provides many opportunities outside of farming and livestock raising.
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Clarke Central High School Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education department teacher and National FFA…
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Personal Narrative: The sound of strings
by Emlyn McKinney October 27, 2024News Staffer Emlyn McKinney reflects on their four years of playing guitar and what it has meant to them.
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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.
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From unhealthy weight loss to social media diets, beauty and body standards are negatively impacting CCHS’ female students.
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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.
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Journalism I student Emlyn McKinney speaks about their experiences with a bad relationship and how it affected them.