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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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Jun 32 min read


Interim Whit Davis Elementary School leadership appointed
Released by the Clarke County School District: Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Robbie Hooker today announced the...

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May 242 min read


2025 Athens high school valedictorians, salutatorians announced
The following has been released by the Clarke County School District: The Clarke County School District is pleased to announce the Class...

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May 205 min read


Athens school board approves interim superintendent
The following was released by the Clarke County School District: Athens, Georgia — At its May 8, 2025, meeting, the Clarke County Board...

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May 93 min read


Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School String Orchestra to perform at Carnegie Hall
Released by the Clarke County School District: The Clarke County School District and Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School are pleased to...

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Apr 282 min read


Suspect in custody after Athens student stabbed at school bus stop
By Joe Johnson An Athens high school student was injured by a knife-wielding attacker Wednesday morning at a bus stop near Parkview Homes...

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Apr 231 min read
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