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…
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Visit Athens GA Announces New Podcast and Honors Local Leaders at Annual Meeting
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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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…
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Elyse Worthey- Harris Selected for 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort
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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Annual Athens Restaurant Week Returns to Entice Visitors with Special Prix-Fixe Menus All Week Long
Visit Athens GA is highlighting the destination’s vibrant culinary scene with its fourth-annual Athens Restaurant Week, taking place July 8-14, 2024. During this week-long event, participating…
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Tune into Georgia’s Music History inside Athens’ New Arena
ATHENS, GA – June 10, 2024- Amplify your Athens experience by immersing yourself in Georgia’s rich music history. The Classic Center Arena, set to open at the end of 2024, will feature the Georgia…
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Athens Professional Hockey Announces New Team Name: The Athens Rock Lobsters
Athens, GA - May 15th, 2024 - Athens Professional Hockey, a proud member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL), is excited to announce its new team name: Rock Lobsters. This vibrant name was…
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The Classic Center Tops Out Construction for the Arena
(Athens, GA)- The Classic Center celebrated a topping out of the construction for The Classic Center Arena on November 28, 2023. Many leaders and community members gathered for this momentous…
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Visit Athens GA Highlights Tourism and Hospitality Growth at Annual Meeting
Athens, GA, October 26, 2023 – Visit Athens GA held its annual meeting today, October 26, at The Classic Center to share new tourism economic impact figures for Athens-Clarke County, present the…
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Winter Wonderlights Holiday Lights Show Returns to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia
For the third straight year, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia will transform into a sparkling wonderland of lights this winter. Tickets are now available at…
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