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My Athens & Terrapin Present: Watermelon Party!

Visiting Athens for University of Georgia’s move-in weekend or looking for a family fun event to celebrate the last weekend of summer vacation? Join My Athens and Terrapin Beer Co. for their Watermelon Party! They are teaming up for a belated celebration of the release of Terrapin’s Watermelon Gose this summer…

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10 Ways to Spoil Your Dad This Father's Day

Father's Day is just around the corner, and what better place to celebrate than Athens? Celebrate him in true Athenian style this year, with these 10 great gift ideas for every type of dad! 1. The Music Lover Is your dad a music fanatic, constantly raving about how great music was "back in the…

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Wuxtry Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

Nestled on the corner of the two busiest streets in downtown Athens is a legendaryrecord store, self-described as "a walk-in museum of the greatest music and bands of the last century." Wuxtry shares a deep bond with local Athens music buffs and visitors who have a passion for vinyl records, and it will continue its reign as the oldest record store in Georgia with its 40th anniversary this March. …

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A Guide to Consignment and Thrift Shopping in Athens, GA

Athens is full of unique, individual, and quirky citizens. These characteristics are evident through locals' love for thrift and consignment stores where they can find vintage, one-of-a-kind, and name brand items like COACH and Louis Vuitton. Athens' most fashionable can be seen shopping for used…

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10 Great Athens Gifts for Dad this Father's Day

In the wake of Mother's Day, graduations, and preparing for summer vacation, Father's Day is sometimes swept under the rug. With these easy to find products, things to do, and fun bonding experiences found locally in Athens GA, show Dad just how special he is this Father's Day. Father's Day Gift…

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Athens Brew News

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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