Why Visit Athens in 2026

Visit Athens GA and The Classic Center Welcome Travelers to Explore Exciting Events and Cultural Experiences in 2026 Athens invites travelers to experience a year of arts, culture and community in…

Visit Athens GA Launches "Pup Pass" to Delight Young Explorers and Their Families

Athens, Ga. (April 30, 2025) – Visit Athens GA, the official tourism marketing organization for Athens, Georgia, has launched its new family-friendly digital passport, the Pup Pass. Free and…

Paul Cramer and Georgia Music Collections Win Prestigious Georgia Tourism Awards

Athens, GA – Paul Cramer, President and CEO of The Classic Center, has been honored with the esteemed Tom Kilgore Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Georgia Tourism Awards, presented by the…

Athens CVB July 2021 Partner Newsletter

July 2021 Newsmakers // Opportunities // New Developments in Tourism ATHENS RESTAURANT WEEK GOING ON NOW! We are in the midst…

September 2020 CVB Newsletter

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CVB March Newsletter

This Month in Athens CVB News: CVB Staff visit Normaltown Brewery Company and Tweed Recording Studio, VisitAthensGA.com wins an AVA Digital award and more…

CVB February Newsletter 2020

This month in Athens News: Katie Williams is named the new Athens CVB director, Terrapin Beer produces beer using solar energy, AthFest receives a National Endowment for the Arts grant and more…

January Newsletter: Happy New Year and Athens CVB News

This month in Athens CVB News: CVB Director promoted to Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Outreach at The Classic Center, Welcome Center has staff changes, Flavor of Georgia Contest, and more…

December Newsletter: Holiday Greetings and Athens CVB News

November Newsletter: Watch Our New Advocacy Video

This month at the CVB: Annual Meeting and Hospitality Awards, Athens Music Walk of Fame update, Classic Center Theatre mural unveiled, plus much more.…