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Karla Dougan is a senior at Clarke Central High School in Athens, GA. Dougan joined the ODYSSEY Media Group her freshman year as a broadcast staff member. As a junior, she served as Director for the ODYSSEY broadcast program. Throughout her time on staff, Dougan has attended the Georgia Scholastic Press Association conference and the National Scholastic Press Association conference. She has received awards for her work at GSPA and at the Southern Interscholastic Press Association conference. Dougan aims to help ODTV gain recognition and popularity throughout the CCHS and Athens communities. She hopes to keep ODTV thriving with interesting, accurate and relevant content.

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    Road to recovery

    by Karla Dougan May 14, 2018

    Senior Karla Dougan recounts her emotions and experiences following a severe car accident on Dec. 31, 2016.

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    2016 Not So Silent Night Auction

    by Karla Dougan November 22, 2016

    The annual Not So Silent Night fundraiser raising money for the ODYSSEY and the Iliad will be held on Dec. 2 at the Lyndon House Arts Center.

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    2016 election reactions

    by Karla Dougan November 13, 2016

    This past week, the ODYSSEY Media Group visited Indianapolis, Indiana for the National Scholastic Press Association 2016 fall conference. While there, members spoke to people from across the country to gage their reactions to the 2016 election.

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    ODTV Season 3, Episode 1

    by Karla Dougan November 2, 2016

    The first episode of season three of ODTV features stories on the Open House, a fall sports recap, a movie review, the first installment of “Kelly’s Kitchen” and much more.

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    Scene at Central: Back to school 2016

    by Karla Dougan August 17, 2016

    Clarke Central High School students returned to school on Aug. 9 for the beginning of the 2016-17 school year.

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    Fran Tarkenton visits CCHS

    by Karla Dougan May 15, 2016

    On May 10, former NFL quarterback, television personality, and computer software executive Fran Tarkenton visited his alma mater through the Hometown Hall of Famer program.

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    Why we need to learn about consent

    by Karla Dougan April 29, 2016

    In light of the recent alleged sexual assaults in Clarke County School District, Digital Managing Editor Aneesa Conine-Nakano discusses consent and why it needs to be emphasized in schools.

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    County controversy

    by Karla Dougan April 4, 2016

    On April 7, the Clarke County School District Board of Education will conduct a public forum for community members to express concerns about the district discipline policy.

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    Moving Mara

    by Karla Dougan March 20, 2016

    Junior Mara Bastow grew up as a member of a military family and despite its hardships, she would not trade the experience for anything.

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    The next step

    by Karla Dougan February 1, 2016

    After breaking the career interception record and leaving a lasting legacy in his four years at Clarke Central High School, senior cornerback Rayshawn McCall is ready to take the next step.

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    Cleaning the county

    by Karla Dougan January 30, 2016

    The Clarke County School District Green Cleaning program was recently awarded for its successful green cleaning efforts.

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    Sweet salvation

    by Karla Dougan January 22, 2016

    Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue began as a dog shelter in Atlanta, but has grown to become a prominent animal rescue group in the community.

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    Finding a Phamily Phavorite

    by Karla Dougan November 8, 2015

    Finally fulfilling her dream, Phickles Pickles company owner Angie Tillman opened her new storefront Phickles Phun Foods earlier this year as a homemade artisan market.

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    Pinning is winning

    by Karla Dougan October 26, 2015

    Science department teacher Thomasina Miranda is offering a Glad Time Pinterest Hack Club where students will explore their artistic and creative abilities.

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    Gallery: College Fair 2015

    by Karla Dougan October 23, 2015

    On Friday, Oct. 23, colleges from around the U.S visited Clarke Central High School to recruit and expose students to their different education opportunities.

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    What does GHP mean to you?

    by Karla Dougan October 8, 2015

    A video complied of past Governor’s Honors Program attendees that share and express their thoughts about the program and their own GHP experience.

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    SCENE at Central: Homecoming 2015

    by Karla Dougan September 25, 2015

    In this episode of Scene at Central, broadcast staff members Kiki Griffin and Connor McCage talk to Clarke Central High School students about their expectations for homecoming this year.

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    Q&A: Kiva club

    by Karla Dougan September 21, 2015

    New English teacher Ame McNair offers a globally-minded Glad Time offering for students.

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    Gallery: 2015 Classic City Championship

    by Karla Dougan September 12, 2015

    On Sept. 11, Clarke Central High School played Cedar Shoals High School in the 49th Classic City Championship. CCHS won over CSHS 29-0.

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    SCENE at Central: Back to school

    by Karla Dougan August 19, 2015

    Clarke Central High School students talk to Karla Dougan and Julie Alpaugh about what they did over summer break.

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    Condor spreads its wings

    by Karla Dougan March 6, 2015

    Condor Chocolates, located at 1658 S Lumpkin St, ensures their chocolate comes from specific…

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    Pedaling into the community

    by Karla Dougan January 8, 2015

    Story by KARLA DOUGAN – Broadcast Staff Ben’s Bikes is a small shop around the…

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    Teaching teachers through professional learning

    by Karla Dougan October 29, 2014

    The Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School English departments will meet at W.R. Coile Middle School on Nov. 3 for their first district professional learning day.

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    Writing for the future

    by Karla Dougan October 16, 2014

    Writing is a priority for senior English students at Clarke Central High School according to English department co-chair Erin Cawthon. She says they will be focusing on writing more than ever before.

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