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St. Patrick's Day Festivities in Athens, GA

Celebrate this St. Patrick's Day in Athens with these special offerings and events - there are plenty to choose from! From Irish drinks to live performances, family fun to adults only, Athens will put you in a shamrockin' mood all day and night on Saturday, March 17. State Botanical Garden of…

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Craft Cocktails in the Classic City

What better way to cap off your day in Athens, GA than with the perfect craft cocktail? Whether you are looking for a laid-back bar with happy hour deals or an elegant drink to go along with a three-course meal, you won't have any trouble finding a deliciousbeverage in the Classic City. Home to countless award-winning restaurants and bars, Athens has so many different places to sit back, relax, and enjoy the perfect cocktail. …

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Athens, Home of Terrapin

As many of you know, Terrapin, an Athens hometown brewery, has recently made it big in the ATL. With the opening of Suntrust Park, the Atlanta Braves new baseball stadium, came the opening of the Terrapin Taproom at the Battery (the area surrounding the stadium). This is a huge step for the company as non-Athenians are being introduced tothis great brand. However, we can't forget the craft beers' roots, as all Terrapin roads lead back to Athens. If you want to learn even more about this popular brew, a trip to Athens is in store to see where it all began…

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Athens' Own: Owen Ogletree

A well-established writer, world traveler, national beer judge and craft beer enthusiast, Owen Ogletree has made a name for himself in the beer community of the southeast. Check out his story and why…

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StyleBlueprint Athens Getaway

Photo courtesy of Lindsay Ferrier   VisitAthensGA had the pleasure of hosting Lindsay Ferrier, a writer for StyleBlueprint, when she visited Athens, Georgia, for a weekend. We absolutely loved her Athens, GA itinerary- she truly captured the local flares and special experiences of Athens. …

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