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On Sunday, January 21, Athens-Clarke County received a 2018 Live, Work, Play City Award presented by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), in conjunction with Georgia Trend magazine, during GMA’s annual Mayors’ Day conference in Atlanta.

There were a total of nine cities in three population categories – small (population under 4,999), medium (5,000-24,999) and large (more than 25,000) – that received this year’s award. These cities will be featured in the February 2018 issue of Georgia Trend.

The Classic Center was recently chosen as one of 85 recipients for the Northstar Meetings Group’s 2017 Stella Awards. The Stella Awards recognize organizations in various categories and regions from around the globe that consistently deliver quality service and innovation to meeting and event professionals. The Classic Center was chosen as the winner for the Southeast.

Athens, GA. (September 8, 2017) – The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is seeking nominations for its Annual Hospitality Awards, which will be announced at the CVB Annual Meeting on October

In this issue...CVB Wrapping up Summer Campaign, CVB Sales on the Road, 2017-2018 Visitors Guides and Maps Available, Hospitality Newsmakers, Local Connections, and more!

$15,000 Awarded for Local Product Development in Tourism

ATHENS, GA - (July 7, 2017) - The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), along with The Classic Center and The Classic Center Cultural

Pictured above (L to R): CVB Director of Marketing & Communications Hannah Smith, GACVB Executive Director Julie Musselman, and CVB PR Coordinator Khyra Walker

Athens, Ga. (March 9, 2017) – The

For the second year in a row, Athens, Georgia's own Terrapin Beer Company was named the Top Brewer in the state of Georgia at the RateBeer Best Awards.

Terrapin was thrilled with this recognition, saying, "Cheers to everyone who helped us by enjoying a can or pint of our beer. Thank you!"

ATHENS, Ga. (April 27, 2016) – VisitAthensGA.com has been selected as a winner for “Outstanding Website” in the travel category of the 2016 Internet Advertising Competition sponsored by the Web

The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) held its annual meeting Thursday, October 8, highlighted by the release of new economic impact figures for Athens-Clarke County and the presentation of