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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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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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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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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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 ReadingThe 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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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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Athens, GA (January 31, 2022) - Katie Williams, director of the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been named one of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Gamechangers, a group of ten community…
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Local Athens Breweries Band Together To Create A New Experience The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau has unveiled a new experience, the Athens Beer Trail –– a self-guided brewery tour designed to…
Continue ReadingGrant funding will provide financial support for tourism marketing campaign. The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announced it has been awarded a Tourism Recovery Marketing Grant from…
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