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Welcome Home: The Reopening of the Georgia Theatre

If Athens, Georgia, is known for anything, it's known for its music. R.E.M. and the B-52s put Athens on the map in the 70's, and since then, dozens of other notable artists and bands have strong Athens ties, such as Lady Antebellum, Of Montreal, Widespread Panic, Danger Mouse, and even John Mayer…

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Georgia Theatre's Grand Re-Opening

We've all watched anxiously as the beloved Georgia Theatre has risen from ashes after the devastating 2009 fire, eager to hear when the doors would open again. Summer 2011 was promised, and today the…

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Athens This Weekend: May 6 - 8

Happy Mother's Day, everyone! Lots to do in Athens GA this weekend, and the weather looks like it is going to be just beautiful! Professional golf returns to Athens, Georgia with the Stadion Classic at UGA, the only event on the Nationwide Tour that is owned and operated by an institution of…

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Athens This Weekend: March 4 - 6

There is a lot going on this weekend in Athens! We've got great UGA sporting events, dance performances, and much more: 1. Benefit for the Georgia Theatre Rehabilitation Fund at the 40 Watt: This great…

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LA Times features the Georgia Theatre

In last Sunday's LA Times, The Georgia Theatre fire and rehabilitation efforts were covered in a Hometown U.S.A. feature. The article, (click here to view) profiles owner Wilmot Greene as he begins to…

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The Georgia Theatre

By now we have all heard the sad news that the Georgia Theatre caught fire around 7 a.m. this morning. Wade Koch was walking home through downtown this morning when he noticed smoke pouring from the…

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