Whether you want to learn more about "going green", enjoy unique musical performances or are preparing for an upcoming wedding, Athens offers it all! Check out all of the exciting events happening…
Continue ReadingDid you know that 61 percent of low-income families do not have a single piece of reading material suitable for a child? Or that one-third of Georgia children go to school unprepared to learn? I did…
Continue ReadingThe Richard B. Russell Library and partners present two special opportunities to meet and hear Atlanta Bureau Chief of the Wall Street Journal and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas Blackmon this Thursday, January 28. Blackmon is a passionate advocate of history and research as a tool for social…
Continue ReadingIt's another exciting weekend in Athens with opportunities and events to hear the ever-familiar tunes of a country iconic legend, attend the Athens premiere of an award-winning independent film and experience the sounds of Moscow's most popular orchestra! Thursday: Willie Nelson is on the road…
Continue ReadingI have always heard there was "just something about the '80s". I wish I could have experienced the days when pastel and neon were "hip", big hair was in style and fun songs like "Don't Stop Believin'"…
Continue Reading"Darius Goes West" is an award-winning documentary about Darius Weems, a local resident of Athens who was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). DMD is the number one genetic killer of children…
Continue ReadingI really can't say enough great things about hometown favorites the Drive-By Truckers. Aside from being one of my favorite bands of all time, the guys (and gal) in DBT give a lot back to the…
Continue ReadingIt's time to kick-off the new year with the ever-familiar tunes of Willie Nelson, an iconic outlaw country artist with classic songs such as "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain", "If You've Got the Money…
Continue ReadingLooking for a relaxing yet educational way to start off your new year? We are giving away 2 FREE admit one vouchers on Twitter for the ultimate spa party, Total You 2010: Northeast Georgia Women's…
Continue ReadingAthens unfortunately did suffer from some restaurant closings in 2009. Just a brief reassurance that the closed doors at Harry Bissett's do NOT mean that they have joined the ranks. Instead, they are…
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