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Bike the Firefly Trail in Athens, GA

Athens is well-known as a cycling community, and one of the top spots for cycling in Athens is the Firefly Trail. The Firefly Trail opened at the end of 2017 and is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors by bike. It's a beautiful oasis conveniently nestled in the heart of Downtown Athens. So grab a…

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Athens' Own: Owen Ogletree

A well-established writer, world traveler, national beer judge and craft beer enthusiast, Owen Ogletree has made a name for himself in the beer community of the southeast. Check out his story and why…

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StyleBlueprint Athens Getaway

Photo courtesy of Lindsay Ferrier   VisitAthensGA had the pleasure of hosting Lindsay Ferrier, a writer for StyleBlueprint, when she visited Athens, Georgia, for a weekend. We absolutely loved her Athens, GA itinerary- she truly captured the local flares and special experiences of Athens. …

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Athens' Own: Timi Conley

Nextin our series of profiles of Athenians who contribute to our town's creative energy: Timi Conley is one of Athens' favorite musical talents, as well as visual artist and "Master of Ceremonies" for Athens' annual Halloween blowout, the Wild Rumpus. Famous for his incredible guitar skills and harmonious vocals, Timi is guaranteed to rock the stage and share his highly-contagious energy with any crowd…

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48 Hours of Athens Music

Although Athens is a small town, it's made its mark on the map for music! With 2016 beingthe "Year of Georgia Music," this is the best time to immerse yourself in a city recognized as one of the 12 Best U.S Cities for Music Lovers! Athens has hosted incredible musicians over the years and is also birthplace for big names such as R.E.M, The B52's, and Corey Smith, just to name a few…

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