ATHENS, GA – May 21, 2025 — Downtown Athens will shine even brighter this season as The Classic Center Theatre announces its 2025–2026 Broadway Entertainment Series presented by Akins Ford, now…
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The Classic Center Authority Completes Largest Municipal Rooftop Solar Installation in Georgia The Classic Center Authority is proud to announce the completion of the second phase of its ambitious…
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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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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, 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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(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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ATHENS, Ga – The first phase of the 1,600 solar panels that will be placed on the rooftops of The Classic Center’s buildings is underway. The Classic Center is partnering with Cherry Street Energy to…
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Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to support Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on March 30 and this year’s “Meetings Matter” theme by…
Continue ReadingAthens-Clarke County Approves Largest Municipal Rooftop Solar in Georgia Athens, GA—Athens-Clarke County Commission unanimously approved an agreement to allow The Classic Center Authority to contract…
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ATHENS, Ga. – Athens Wine Weekend is back and better than ever, returning to The Classic Center February 3-5, 2022. Tickets to this weekend of exquisite taste go on sale Wednesday, November 9th, at…
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