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, anniversaries and more of what's new in Athens that will enhance local life and the visitor experience in 2023 and beyond. Our latest blog post has all the details!
Visit Athens GA is the official destination marketing organization for Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Our primary goal is to increase the economic impact of the hospitality and visitor industry by attracting individual visitors, group tours and meetings and conventions to Athens. Tourism WORK$ for Athens, contributing more than $338 million in spending, more than 3,900 jobs and $27.3 million in local and state tax revenue in 2021. Each Athens-Clarke household would need to be taxed an additional $543 per year to replace taxes generated by tourism economic activity.