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Athens History Walk

I recently attended an Athens Walking Tour, visiting historic homes throughout the Henderson Avenue district. Check out the video for a few snippets! To learn more about the tours click here. The next…

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Athens this Weekend

Check out great local theatre, great local food, and the inaugural "All Park Scavenger Hunt" throughout our local parks in Athens this weekend! Friday Check out the Town & Gown Players in…

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Weekly Freebie: Taste Your Place Conclusion

The final event in the 2-week Taste your PLACE event will be this Saturday at the Athens Farmers' Market. Local Food Award recipients will be announced so come out and see who represented the Classic City best! In addition to awards and the chance to check out the local products of…

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Vote for the Athens Farmers Market!

Care2 is a large action site dedicated to helping people make a difference in their lives and world. The Web site is currently carrying on a contest called Love Your Farmers Market. Each week until…

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Athens this Weekend

Looking for great shows? You know Athens is famous for its music scene. Need something else? Check out a few alternatives this weekend. Friday Darius Goes West Day at the Student Presbyterian Center…

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Twitter Contest: The Art of Cinema

Attention all movie buffs! The Georgia Museum of Art is hosting "The Art of: Cinema" at Cine next Tuesday, July 21. The event is part of the GMOA's "Art Of:" series of entertaining and educational…

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Athens this Weekend

Check out the usual suspects of art, live music, and entertainment throughout the Classic City this weekend. Friday Looking for a new form of fun this weekend? Check out Effie's Club Follies at the 40…

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Weekly Freebie: Taste Your Place

One of the many advantages of living in Athens, GA is the importance placed on local products. Whether it's Five and Ten serving up food straight from their garden or a boutique selling Athens-based art, the Classic City likes to keep it local. In accordance with that local promise, P.L.A.C.E…

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Twitter Contest: Sunflower Music Series

We have another great contest lined up for our Twitter followers tomorrow(July 9)! The 9th annual Sunflower Music Series at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia will feature local band Five Eight on Tuesday, July 14. The three-piece rock band has been a warm-up band for R.E.M. and were featured…

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Take a ride!

Athens was recently named 1 of the top 10 best American towns to visit by car. Forbes states: "Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta, this Southern town has a thriving bike culture and live music scene…

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