Athens' shopping landscape is packed with small local businesses that provide the city with an atmosphere that simply can’t be experienced elsewhere. Whether you’re seeking handcrafted goods, local flavor, vintage flair or high-fashion styles, Athens has delivered, and we want to ensure that these…
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Social distancing in Athens, Georgia, has meant that the famous music scene and legendary nightclubs have temporarily gone dark. Gigs and concerts are how our musicians earn their living, and we'd like to #SupportAthensOwn and bring attention to several ways you can help support local musicians during these times…
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Did you know? Thor's favorite beer comes from Athens, Georgia! We know that true Avengers fans will want to head to Creature Comforts Brewing Co. right in downtown Athens, which just celebrated their…
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"Everyone knows they can get good food at Taste of Athens each February. We hope American Winter will help people understand that the good doesn't stop with the food -- not by a long shot." With…
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It's a great time for beer lovers to be in Athens. If you live here, you're fortunate. If you don't live here, what are you waiting for? Come for a visit and check out all the great things happening with our craft beer scene! Athens is celebrating the opening of its newest brewery this weekend…
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It's Plantapalooza time in Athens again! This giant plant sale on April 5 at three University of Georgia locations ushers in the spring planting season. After our long, hard winter the greenery and…
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The south, of course, is known for its barbecue. Throw in the creative energy of a college town and the scene is ripe for amazing barbecue creations in Athens, Georgia. Pulaski Heights BBQ offers a new-school, chef-run take on southern barbecue. Chef Chuck Ramsey, formerly of James Beard…
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Athens has become a hotbed of local entrepreneurs turning out wonderful food products; a fact that is apparent in local restaurant menus and is now recognized in the Flavor of Georgia Food Product…
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It's a great weekend for a film festival, family outings, art exhibits, and UGA Sports action. Have you heard of the connection between St. Patrick's Day and snakes? Find out at Bear Hollow! Catch…
Continue ReadingThis weekend is a showcase of everything that makes Athens great including headliner live music, family outings, and UGA Sports action…
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