ATHENS, Ga – The first phase of the 1,600 solar panels that will be placed on the rooftops of The Classic Center’s buildings is underway. The Classic Center is partnering with Cherry Street Energy to…
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Visit Athens, the destination marketing organization of Athens, Georgia, recently unveiled new branding and visual identity which honors the creative energy and welcoming atmosphere of the…
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Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to support Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on March 30 and this year’s “Meetings Matter” theme by…
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Visit Athens, the official tourism organization for Athens, in conjunction with Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) from all the cities in the Southeastern Conference, has launched a…
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The new Classic Center Arena in Athens, Georgia, has reached a major milestone and has begun vertical construction. The arena will be a regional destination for music, sports, entertainment, and other events, with 5,500 permanent seats and the ability to host up to 8,500 people for in-the-round shows. The venue is expected to open in spring 2024…
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Forbes Advisor compiled a list of top places to travel in 2023, and Athens made the list. We're not surprised, but we are thrilled. Athens is in great company - sandwiched between Armenia and Baku -…
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As a new year approaches, Athens is getting some fresh new color! There will be some new shops on the block, new restaurants to try, and all new art to see. Check out these revitalizations…
Continue ReadingAthens-Clarke County Approves Largest Municipal Rooftop Solar in Georgia Athens, GA—Athens-Clarke County Commission unanimously approved an agreement to allow The Classic Center Authority to contract…
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ATHENS, Ga. – Athens Wine Weekend is back and better than ever, returning to The Classic Center February 3-5, 2022. Tickets to this weekend of exquisite taste go on sale Wednesday, November 9th, at…
Continue ReadingNEW ATTRACTIONS AND VENUES: 2022 Athens Music Walk of Fame Additions The year’s newest inductees, Bloodkin, Titus Burgess, The Glands, Ishues, and Love Tractor, are now cemented in the Athens…
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