New Things in Athens in the New Year
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…
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The Classic Center and New Arena Powered by the Sun
Athens-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' Favorite Wine Event Returns to The Classic Center
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…
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NEW 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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The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces New Beer Trail Trolley Tour
Athens, GA, October 26, 2022 – In celebration of the Athens Beer Trail one-year anniversary, The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announces the Athens Beer Trail Trolley Tour – a…
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Celebrating Tourism and Hospitality Impact at the Annual Planning Meeting
Athens, GA, October 4, 2022 – The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) held its first annual meeting since 2019 today, October 4, at The Classic Center to share the release of new tourism…
Continue ReadingCVB Seeks Nominations for Annual Hospitality Awards
The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is seeking nominations for its Annual Hospitality Awards. The Hospitality HEROES Award and Louis Griffith Hospitality Leadership Award recognize…
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2022 Athens Music Walk of Fame Inductees Announced!
In 2020, the first ten inductees of the Athens Music Walk of Fame were installed in a two-square-block area in downtown Athens bounded by Pulaski Street, West Washington Street, North Lumpkin Street…
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Athens Restaurant Week Returns July 11-17, 2022
Back by popular demand, the second annual Athens Restaurant Week will take place July 11-17, 2022.The highly anticipated event will feature curated menus and specials from the best restaurants and…
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The Classic Center Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Arena in Athens, GA
A groundbreaking ceremony took place today at the site of the new Classic Center Arena in Athens, GA. Members of the community, media, and politicians gathered for this exciting moment presented by…
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