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Athens, Georgia
Media Services
The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau offers numerous support services and resources for journalists, as well as assistance to meeting and group tour clients.
We are happy to provide you with:
- Comprehensive media kits
- Story ideas and contacts
- Suggested travel itineraries
- Assistance with accommodations and attraction passes for qualified media (see our Press Trip Request page)
- High resolution images
- B-roll
- Research, fact-checking and proofing
Media Contact

Lou Hammond Group
PR Agency of Record
Phone: 470.568.3800 VisitAthensGA@LouHammond.com
For more information on Athens, Georgia, or to request a visit, please contact our agency of record, the Lou Hammond Group. Please note your specific request and deadline, if applicable, in your email.
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