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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Athens, Georgia

Lucky you! St. Patrick’s Day in Athens is right around the corner! Here you will find your guide to St. Patrick’s Day weekend in the Classic City. From brewery bashes to community events, we have got you covered! Breweries and Bars to Celebrate At St. Patrick’s Day Party at Athentic Brewing…

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Fall Isn't Just for Football!

Fall is in full swing and football fans have lots to celebrate with the Dawgs' exciting start to the season coming up fast! Sports fanatics just can't get enough of the hype and fortunately they don't have to--fall isn't just for football! Plenty of UGA teams are kicking off their seasons in Athens…

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UGA Football Traditions

It is the most wonderful time of the year here in Athens, and we're not talking about Christmas. We're talking about football season! As a current Bulldog, I am proud to say the entire campus, town, and state is filled with excitement as we gear up for home football game weekends. Just the thought…

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A Music Lover's Guide to Athens in the Summer

Athens, Georgia, and music wouldn't be what they are without each other's influence. The Classic City played a significant role in the early growth of alternative rock as the home of internationally acclaimed bands like The B-52's, R.E.M and Widespread panic. And the lively music scene is in great…

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Fun for All Ages: Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Athens, Georgia

Summer’s 'fun under the sun’ reputation isn’t without its challenges: Temperatures will rise, mosquitoes will bite, toddlers will melt into tantrums, and teens will get sassy and roll their eyes. Keep your cool. Pack up the car and drive to Athens, Georgia to break up the family’s routine and get out of the house for a totalshift in mood. Eliminate boredom, alleviate stress, have fun, and perhaps even learn something. Athens is less than an hour from north Atlanta, Georgia, suburbs and an under two-hour drive down I-85 from Greenville, South Carolina. So relief is at hand before that chorus of “Are we there yet?” even starts…

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Make the Most of Athens Restaurant Week

With over thirty participants, it may seem impossible to hit every spot on the Restaurant Week roster in just seven days, and with so many good deals and delicious eats, you don't want to miss out on anything the Classic City has to offer July 10-16. Have no fear, we've got the perfect itinerary to…

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Insider tips for Pride in Athens, GA

Excited about Pride this year? So are we! We caught up with Cameron Jay Harrelson, the immediate 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…

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10 Athens-Inspired Mother's Day Gifts

Mother's Day is right around the corner. What to get for mom though? Show her how much you care with these incredible, Athens-inspired gifts with true local flair and goodness! Of course, we've also included things to do with Mom on Mother's Day, too! Because, we all know that what Mom really wants most is time with YOU…

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