The second annual awards recognize 10 Athens-Clarke County community leaders under the age of 40 who "lead by example and collaboratively seek to implement a bright vision for the community."

Ms. Tedford, a 2006 graduate of Clarke Central High, has been with employed CCSD since 2009 and was the Family Engagement Specialist at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary for nine years prior to joining the Communications Department last fall.

Ms. Tedford and the other Gamechangers will be honored by the chamber at a Jan. 19 luncheon!

CCSD and the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering to hold a business town hall and listening session with Superintendent Dr. Robbie Hooker from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Vernon Payne Meeting Hall at the district administrative offices building, 595 Prince Ave.

Local businesses are invited to come hear directly from Dr. Hooker, who will share his vision for CCSD and ask questions.

Members of the business community are asked to submit questions in advance here, but questions will also be accepted live during the event. While the event is free and open to the public, business registration is requested. Register at this link.

• The Cedar Shoals High football team had eight players earn recognition on the all-GHSA Region 8-AAAA team. Mandrell Glenn, Devin Hester, Jason Massey, and Jose Balver were all first-team selections on offense, while Damir Pittard and Toby Bolton were named first-team defense. Dewan Foote and Tumari Collins were second-team defense selections.
• Clarke Central football players Lucian Anderson III, Dailen Howard, and Jaylon Stone, along with Cedar Shoals players Toby Bolton, Mandrell Glenn, and Devin Hester, were announced as Athens Banner-Herald all-area team selections.
• Clarke Central cross country runners Max Carlson, J.D. Daniel, and Beck Wolf-Hardy were named to the Athens Banner-Herald all-area boys' team.
• Clarke Central quarterback Lucian Anderson III signed on National Signing Day to continue his football career at Bowling Green State University, while Gladiator teammate and defensive lineman Jaylon Stone signed with Southeast Missouri.

Congratulations to all of these athletes!

The Clarke County School Nutrition Program is a partner in education, contributing to students' academic success by encouraging a lifetime of healthy eating through our breakfast and lunch meal programs. Our meals utilize a variety of locally-grown produce and foods.

We also continue to provide all CCSD students breakfast and lunch at no cost to students and families through our participation in the Community Eligibility Provision.

Click here for more information on CCSD Nutrition Program.

The Clarke County Board of Education welcomes community feedback. Here are ways you can share your voice:

• Contact BOE Members: Click here to view a list of the BOE members and their contact information.
• Attend a Meeting: Next regular meeting is Thursday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m. (in-person and broadcast on the CCSD YouTube channel).
• Board Briefs: Click to read the "Board Briefs" overview from meetings.
  
• Public Comments: Click here for information on how to sign-up to speak at a regular BOE meeting.
• Review Policies for Review: View and comment on district policies pending public review.