Where is the best place to ice skate in northeast Georgia? Right here in downtown Athens, at Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center. Athens has the largest indoor ice skating rink in the area. It's National Hockey League regulation sized, so there's plenty of room to pull out your best moves (or…
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Wine enthusiasts rejoice! May 21-23, 2021 marks the return of Athens Wine Weekend, the annual weekend of exquisite taste benefiting The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. This three-day celebration brings out the best of the best in the food and wine industry with several distinctive experiences…
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Whether you are shopping for Mother's Day, mom's birthday, or just because mom is the best,here's a guide to the perfect gifts…
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Photo Credit: Athfest Educates It’s no secret that Athens, GA is a music town. From classic favorites like R.E.M. and The B-52s to newcomers like Mothers and New Madrid, the music industry has been getting a taste of Athens for generations. On your visit to Athens, check out some of Athens' best spots to hear live music to stay up to date on the local music scene and possibly catch Athens’ next big star…
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Become an Athens, GA expert and explore our city while playing the newest gaming-craze. Since the game was released on July 6th, Pokémon Go has become the most-downloaded mobile game in U.S. history…
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Athens, GA is known as many things: the Classic City, home to the Georgia Bulldogs, and even the quintessential college town are all names that Athens takes on. Perhaps one of the most notable names…
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June 17th marks National Eat Your Veggies Day; a day feared by children and lauded by parents alike. But veggies don't have to come in their boring, cookie-cutter, steamed shapes anymore. Nowadays…
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This fall Athens will be receiving 5,200 new pups to join the Bulldog Nation at the University of Georgia. But before they start their classes and watch a game between the hedges, every student must…
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Wine enthusiast. Wine connoisseur. Wine lover. Grape Nut. Regardless of what you call yourself, or even if you haven't risen to such heights but want to learn more, you'll want to make plans for a…
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With Halloween quickly approaching, Athens is gearing up with some fall favorites that are sure to keep you busy! The Lickskillet Artist Market will be in full swing this Saturday. We will also have…
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