ATHENS, Ga – Music is an integral part of what makes Athens, Athens. Given that numerous shows and performances have been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, The Classic Center, Terrapin Beer Co.…
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Statement from AthFest Educates Executive Director, Jill Helme, Regarding AthFest 2020: After careful consideration, The AthFest Educates Board of Directors has decided to cancel the 2020 AthFest…
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As the COVID-19 crisis hits the service industry hard, The Red & Black is offering a way for consumers and local artists to support the industry with an online sale of local art work. Donated work…
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COVID-19 and the Parks - What You Need to Know: In response to the current health concerns and safety at this time, all Leisure Services Department sponsored events, programs, rentals, and classes are…
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It is no surprise that many industries in Athens have been affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and The Classic Center is no exception. This 370,000+- square-foot facility sits empty…
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Athens, GA - The Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight Criterium presented by Terrapin, an annual springtime tradition, will now be a fall tradition, if only for a year. Local organizers have decided to…
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The Athens-Ben Epps Airport was awarded a Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) FY 2018 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The $750,000 grant will be used to help recruit new passenger service to a southeast hub city from the airport. Athens-Ben Epps Airport was one of only 18 grant recipients out of 57 applicants and was the only grant recipient in Georgia…
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Local nonprofit AthFest Educates will receive a $30,000 Art Works grant to support the 2020 AthFest Music & Arts Festival, which takes place June 26-28 th in downtown Athens. Overall, the National…
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Terrapin Beer Co, Athens born and bred brewery recently partnered with Atlanta based Cherry Street Energy to install a new solar array on the business's rooftop. In addition, solar panel sunshades…
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Historic Athens has appointed Michelle Nguyen (UGA MPA) as the Interim Director of the Athens Welcome Center. Nguyen will take over Director duties at the Welcome Center effective January 13, 2020 as…
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