Mimi Maumus is an Athens chef hailing from New Orleans, who takes her roots and her Southern culture and blends them in fascinating ways to create the menu at home.made. In the words of Mimi, when it comes to her friends also in Athens food and beverage, she says there’s a good mix of “diversity and…
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Check out a woman-owned business on your trip to Athens, especially during women's history month! Athens has a beautiful variety of entrepreneurs, each with their own niche talents and offerings. Make sure you sample all the ways to enjoy Athens, presented by the women of the Classic City. Here are a few listed below! …
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Just down the hill from downtown Athens is Rebecca Wood's secret garden: one of America's largest pottery studios, creating ceramics with delicate painted patterns and colors that are her unique creations. The story of how this painter and naturalist came to transform ceramics into everyday beauty for the table and home is one that could happen "only in Athens."…
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Nuci's Space's mission is to prevent suicide with a focus on musicians. Nuci's opened its doors in September 2000 as a one-of-a-kind center that serves as a nurturing environment for musicians with resources for medical care, counseling, and support groups. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT [Bob]: Simply put Nuçi's…
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Chef and restaurateur Peter Dale has contributed to the delicious and tasty culinary scene withrestaurants such as The National, Seabear Oyster, Condor Chocolates and Maepole. …
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Janet Geddis opened Avid Bookshop in 2011 on Prince Avenue and opened another location in Five Points in 2016. Over the years, Avid Bookshop has grown to become a staple in the Athens community and was even named one of the top 5 bookshops in the U.S. by Publisher's Weekly…
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Before Weaver D's became internationally known as a mecca for alternative-rock lovers, it was simply a place to get greatsoul food in Athens…
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There is a deep-rooted history ofAfrican American heritage in Athens, Georgia. Some stories are well-known, while others are hidden gems waiting to be uncovered. …
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Mokah and Knowa Johnson continue to contribute to the fabric of Athens' culture and creativity through a wide range of activism and activities, including their United Group of Artists work and the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade…
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Athens’ Own: Community and Sanni Baumgartner Athens' Own Sanni Baumgärtner is a German Native turned long-time Athenian. Baumgärtner runs and owns the sustainable fashion shop COMMUNITY located on Jackson Street in Downtown Athens. The boutique sells handpicked vintage finds and creates modern designs from dated trends…
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