Every summer, the heart of Athens, GA, beats a little louder and brighter with AthFest, a free, three-day celebration of the city's dynamic creative scene. This annual festival attracts thousands to historic downtown Athens, where local and regional musicians take to the stage, and visual artists…
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Excited about Pride this year? So are we! We caught up with Cameron Jay Harrelson, a past president of Athens Pride & Queer Collective and the parade and festival organizer/director to get you all the details on how to have the best Pride experience possible! What’s your favorite thing about pride…
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With the arrival of spring in Athens, there’s also so much unique, flourishing art to explore. One artist in particular to highlight is Courtney Khail. Living and working in Athens, Courtney is well known for her abstract floral pieces heavily influenced by themes of womanhood, femininity…
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In the heart of Athens, Georgia, a vibrant art scene thrives, enriched by the talents and passions of local artists like Camille Hayes. Camille embodies the spirit of creativity and community that makes Athens unique. In a recent interview, she shared insights into her life, her art, and her deep…
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Black History Month provides us with a great time to reflect on the history and legacy of African Americans from Athens. From museums to walking tours, Athens is proud to equip locals and visitors with opportunities to reflect on and pay tribute to the struggles of African Americans during this…
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Athens, Georgia, has plenty of things to do and to experience duringBlack History Month. Each year, we look forward to celebrating and honoring African-American heritage and the numerous contributions Black Athenians have made to our community…
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We love sharing the unique experiences only Athens has to offer. Join us in taking a look back at the top Visit Athens, GA Instagram posts of 2023, and get inspired to come explore the Classic City! 1. We all agreed that Athens was top tier, and so did David Rose. 2. We had fun exploring the…
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We always look forward to Holiday Markets in Athens, Georgia. The cheer in the air, bows on boxes, and all those makers showing off their amazing talents! Local Athens holiday markets are the perfect opportunity to find truly personal gift ideas. After all, you'll find many of Athens' talented artists all in one place! …
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Rainbow Crosswalk Part of the East Clayton Street Improvement Project in 2022, the rainbow crosswalk in downtown Athens adds stripes of color across all four roadways at the intersection of College Avenue and Clayton Street. The Athens Rainbow Crosswalk Initiative was started in 2019 by Cameron…
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Summer in Athens, Georgia is all about live music, outdoor festivals, refreshing beer, and barbecues. If you are planning a visit to the Classic City, the ideal day might be when one of these fun events is taking place! At the summer festivals you get to enjoy electrifying music waves, and…
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