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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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    Five things to know about CCSD’s buses

    by Emlyn McKinney February 18, 2026

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

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    Hot Topic: Five things to know about Groundhog Day

    by Emlyn McKinney February 2, 2026

    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.

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    Scott’s Support

    by Emlyn McKinney January 15, 2026

    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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    Infographic: SNAP

    by Emlyn McKinney December 11, 2025

    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, 2025

    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.

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    Event preview: ACCA Service Academy Day

    by Emlyn McKinney October 21, 2025

    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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    Review: “Neon Grey Midnight Green”

    by Emlyn McKinney October 11, 2025

    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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    Event preview: ACCA Future Student Fair

    by Emlyn McKinney September 24, 2025

    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, 2025

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

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    ACCA’s Ambassadors

    by Emlyn McKinney September 3, 2025

    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 search for a superintendent

    by Emlyn McKinney August 18, 2025

    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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    A web of stories

    by Emlyn McKinney May 22, 2025

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

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    Maintaining the legacy

    by Emlyn McKinney May 21, 2025

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

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    Event preview: Ecology Club Eco-Fair

    by Emlyn McKinney May 13, 2025

    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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    Setting the pace

    by Emlyn McKinney April 29, 2025

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

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    Here we go again!

    by Emlyn McKinney April 15, 2025

    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.

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    In the cards: Q&A with Indie South founder, organizer and tarot reader Serra Jaggar

    by Emlyn McKinney March 18, 2025

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

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    Preparing for Innovation Challenge

    by Emlyn McKinney February 26, 2025

    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, 2025

    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.

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    CCSD BOE opts out of House Bill 581

    by Emlyn McKinney February 15, 2025

    The CCSD Board of Education discussed its resolution to opt out of House Bill 581 at their Feb. 13 meeting.

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    Bringing students together

    by Emlyn McKinney January 25, 2025

    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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    This I Believe: Happy New Year

    by Emlyn McKinney December 30, 2024

    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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    Explaining the National FFA Organization

    by Emlyn McKinney December 3, 2024

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

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    Event Preview: Perfectly Polished comes to CCHS

    by Emlyn McKinney November 21, 2024

    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, 2024

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

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    Review: “Heartstopper” Season 3

    by Emlyn McKinney October 22, 2024

    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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    The weight of the scale

    by Emlyn McKinney October 2, 2024

    From unhealthy weight loss to social media diets, beauty and body standards are negatively impacting CCHS’ female students.

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    Event preview: FFA’s “Back 2 School Bash”

    by Emlyn McKinney August 18, 2024

    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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    Letter to my Younger Self: Emlyn McKinney

    by Emlyn McKinney May 12, 2024

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

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