ATHENS, Ga. (April 30, 2026) – A major new chapter in Georgia sports is coming to Athens as Akins Ford Arena hosts a public kickoff celebration and press conference on Thursday, May 21, officially…
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ATHENS, GA – February 24, 2026– Fans traveled from across Georgia, with some traveling from Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, and further to celebrate Athens’ favorite, Megan Moroney, during her 9…
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ATHENS, GA – December 3, 2025 - The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena are preparing for another holiday season filled with community traditions and seasonal experiences. Visitors arriving at The…
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Annual meeting launches new podcast and recognizes Athens Hospitality Award winners. Athens, Ga. (October 30, 2025) – Visit Athens GA, the official tourism marketing organization for Athens, Georgia…
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The Wild Rumpus is Athens, GA's 'Halloween Mardi Gras', in its 17th year, and 2025 will be the biggest yet. All are invited to attend and BE IN THE PARADE- everyone is in costume- young and old, all…
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Athens, Ga., June 23, 2025 – Athens Restaurant Week is back for its fifth year, running from July 14–20, 2025, and inviting both locals and visitors to experience the city’s dynamic culinary scene…
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"The Performing Arts Center (PAC) at the University of Georgia continually sets the standard for excellence in entertainment for the Athens community."—Athens Banner-Herald UGA Presents, the UGA…
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GeorgiaForward recently selected Elyse Worthey- Harris as one of the 49 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action…
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Athens, Ga. (November 12, 2024) – Visit Athens GA, the official tourism marketing organization for Athens, Georgia, announced record-breaking economic contributions to Athens-Clarke County from the…
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ATHENS, GA – August 20, 2024—The Classic Center, in association with Oak View Group, is excited to announce that the new arena will officially be named Akins Ford Arena. The Classic Center and Akins…
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