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Athens Vibes

An Inside Look at Athens, Georgia

 ATHENS INSIDER VIEWS & NEWS

 

 

Rock Lobsters Hockey for Dummies

Athens is widely considered a football town, but now there's a new craze skating in... hockey. In December 2024, the first Rock Lobsters game took place in the brand new Akins Ford Arena. And with that came a new team to root for in Athens (Claws up!). To get us (and other newbie hockey fans) up to…

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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! Sports fanatics just can't get enough of the hype and fortunately they don't have to--fall isn't just for football! Plenty teams are kicking off their seasons in Athens, and there are tons of…

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Gear Up for G-Day

Get Ready for G-Day 2025! The countdown to Saturday, April 12th has begun. Begin planning your trip to Athens to get the first look at the Bulldogs when they face off in Sanford Stadium. From the vibrant live music scene to local cuisine, there are so many ways to explore the Classic City. Plus…

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Where to Play Pickleball in Athens

Pickleball has arrived in Athens! This entertaining mixture of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong has been enjoying a surge in popularity around the world in the past few years. And now that it’s all over town, we’ve put together a list of the best pickleball courts in Athens. Pickleball is easier…

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UGA Winter Sports Getaway

College football season may be over, but there are still plenty of opportunities to catch UGA sports in action in Athens, Georgia. Athenshas been named one of the best college sports towns in America and one visit will show you why…

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