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Public meeting on future of West Broad Street school complex
The Clarke County School District has released the following The Clarke County School District invites the Athens-Clarke County community to join us as we share our vision for the future of the historic West Broad School complex. There will be two public presentations on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Vernon Payne Meeting Hall at the District Office - located at 595 Prince Avenue , in Athens. Each meeting will cover the same material

Classic City News
Nov 141 min read


Clarke Middle School teacher dies at age 25
From McLeighton Funeral Service Tyler Lauren Hortman Parker, age 25, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. A member of Musella Baptist Church, Tyler was known for her warm spirit, her love of learning, and her commitment to the farming community. She was deeply passionate about agricultural education and the outdoors. A proud graduate of the University of Georgia, Tyler earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural education an

Classic City News
Nov 22 min read


Clarke Middle School teacher dies at age 25
From McLeighton Funeral Service Tyler Lauren Hortman Parker, age 25, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. A member of Musella Baptist Church, Tyler was known for her warm spirit, her love of learning, and her commitment to the farming community. She was deeply passionate about agricultural education and the outdoors. A proud graduate of the University of Georgia, Tyler earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural education an

Classic City News
Nov 22 min read


Athens high school student suspended after found with weapons and alcohol
By Joe Johnson A student at Clarke Central High School was suspended last week after she was found in possession of several knives and beer. After the 16-year-old girl was seen taking an open bottle of beer from her book bag she was taken to the office, where administrators searched the bag and found four multi-blade throwing knives, a pocketknife, razor blade, half a cigarette, and a partially-full bottle of flavored beer. Police conferred with the Department of Juvenile Jus

Classic City News
Oct 301 min read


Athens middle school teacher wins statewide award
Released today by the Clarke County School District: The Clarke County School District congratulates Jasmine Curry of Coile Middle School on recently being named the June Bryant Teacher of Promise by the Georgia Council for the Social Studies, the state’s professional association for social studies educators. Ms. Curry was presented with the award — which recognizes beginning K-12 social studies teachers in either their second, third, or fourth year in the field who show exce

Classic City News
Oct 282 min read


Athens teacher, parapro of the year announced
Timothy Pritchett The following has been released by the Clarke County School District: Timothy Pritchett - Teacher of the Year The winner of the Mae M. Whatley Teacher of the Year Award, Mr. Pritchett has been with CCSD since 2019, starting as a teacher at Whit Davis Elementary before moving to Barnett Shoals Elementary, where he has served for the past five years. Before his time in Clarke County, he spent three years with the Griffin-Spalding County School System – first a

Classic City News
Oct 264 min read


Student caused “major disruption” at Clarke Central after threatening a shooting
By Joe Johnson A 17- year-old student caused what is described by police “a major disruption to the school environment” after threatening...

Classic City News
Oct 81 min read


Athens teacher of the year finalists announced
The Clarke County School District has released the following: Athens, Georgia — The Clarke County School District today announced its...

Classic City News
Oct 82 min read


Student walks to hospital after alleged attack in high school cafeteria
By Joe Johnson A 15-year-old boy reportedly walked a mile and a half to the hospital after being attacked by other students at Clarke...

Classic City News
Sep 241 min read


Athens middle school student arrested for weapons violation
By Joe Johnson A 13-year-old boy was arrested at Coile Middle School on the morning of September 5th after he was found in possession of...

Classic City News
Sep 241 min read


Gunfire scare at Hilsman Middle School
By Joe Johnson Students and faculty at Hilsman Middle School on Thursday experienced a scare when they heard what they thought might be...

Classic City News
Sep 191 min read


Athens pro ball player shows signs of improvement after near-fatal car crash
By Joe Johnson Former Clarke Central High School star athlete and professional baseball player Rio Foster shows signs of improvement two...

Classic City News
Sep 191 min read


Cedar Shoals H.S. student surprised with Georgia Bulldogs football package
The following was released by the Clarke County School District: On Friday, Sept. 5, University of Georgia students who are part of the...

Classic City News
Sep 141 min read


Athens high school student arrested for bringing gun on campus
By Joe Johnson A student was arrested at Clarke Central High School the afternoon of August 20th when found in possession of a gun on...

Classic City News
Sep 91 min read


Every graduating Athens high school student to receive $1k investment portfolio
From the Clarke County School District; CCSD is thrilled to announce that every graduating senior in the district this school year will...

Classic City News
Aug 91 min read


Clarke Central Gladiator commits to become Georgia Bulldog
From the Facebook page of the Clarke County School District A massive congratulations to Anthony "AJ" Lonon Jr., Clarke Central High...

Classic City News
Aug 31 min read


Athens public schools in person registration next week
Released today by the Clarke County School District: In anticipation of heavy demand for new student enrollment as the start of the...

Classic City News
Jul 232 min read


Students invited to apply for Athens Mayor’s Youth Council
Released by the Athens-Clarke County government: The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is seeking applications by Sunday,...

Classic City News
Jul 151 min read


Former Cedar Shoals High School teacher indicted for sexually assaulting student
Sirius Xavier Michaels By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has indicted a former teacher who allegedly sexually assaulted a student...

Classic City News
Jul 141 min read


Interim deputy superintendent for Athens public schools announced
l The following was released today by the Clarke County School District: Incoming Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent...

Classic City News
Jun 32 min read
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