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48 Hours of Athens Music

Although Athens is a small town, it's made its mark on the map for music! With 2016 beingthe "Year of Georgia Music," this is the best time to immerse yourself in a city recognized as one of the 12 Best U.S Cities for Music Lovers! Athens has hosted incredible musicians over the years and is also birthplace for big names such as R.E.M, The B52's, and Corey Smith, just to name a few…

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Athens' Own: DANK

With Athfest rolling around the corner, it's important to take a closer look at some of the performers that will be rocking the stage this coming weekend. Dank, formerly known as Dank Sinatra, will…

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Athens' Own: Marti Schimmel

First in a new series of profiles of local Athenians who contribute to our town's creative energy! Marti Schimmel is the owner and head chef of the popular Athens restaurant and catering business Marti's at Midday. Known for its Southern-style dishes such as succulent chicken salad, pimento cheese…

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AthFest Has Something for Everyone!

It's that time of the year again - it's almost AthFest weekend! AthFest is one of the best times to experience all that Athens has to offer, with a focus on Athens' phenomenal music and arts scene. AthFest has something to offer for everyone, with musical performances, art vendors, comedy shows, and…

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10 Ways to Spoil Your Dad This Father's Day

Father's Day is just around the corner, and what better place to celebrate than Athens? Celebrate him in true Athenian style this year, with these 10 great gift ideas for every type of dad! 1. The Music Lover Is your dad a music fanatic, constantly raving about how great music was "back in the…

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