What’s New in Athens, Georgia
NEW ATTRACTIONS AND VENUES: 2022 Athens Music Walk of Fame Additions The year’s newest inductees, Bloodkin, Titus Burgess, The Glands, Ishues, and Love Tractor, are now cemented in the Athens…
Continue ReadingVisit Athens GA is the official destination marketing organization for Athens-Clarke County, Ga, providing roadmaps for visitors and residents to personal, creative journeys through the destination. Its primary goal is to increase the economic impact of the hospitality and visitor industry by attracting individual visitors, groups and meetings and conventions to Athens. Tourism works for Athens, contributing more than $454 million in spending, $32.4 million in local and state tax revenue in 2023 and putting more than 4,400 people to work every day.
NEW ATTRACTIONS AND VENUES: 2022 Athens Music Walk of Fame Additions The year’s newest inductees, Bloodkin, Titus Burgess, The Glands, Ishues, and Love Tractor, are now cemented in the Athens…
Continue ReadingAthens, GA, October 26, 2022 – In celebration of the Athens Beer Trail one-year anniversary, The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announces the Athens Beer Trail Trolley Tour – a…
Continue ReadingAthens, GA, October 4, 2022 – The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) held its first annual meeting since 2019 today, October 4, at The Classic Center to share the release of new tourism…
Continue ReadingThe Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is seeking nominations for its Annual Hospitality Awards. The Hospitality HEROES Award and Louis Griffith Hospitality Leadership Award recognize…
Continue ReadingBack by popular demand, the second annual Athens Restaurant Week will take place July 11-17, 2022.The highly anticipated event will feature curated menus and specials from the best restaurants and…
Continue ReadingA groundbreaking ceremony took place today at the site of the new Classic Center Arena in Athens, GA. Members of the community, media, and politicians gathered for this exciting moment presented by…
Continue ReadingAthens, “The Classic City” that has quickly become one of the most beloved destinations, has been named ‘The South’s Best College Town 2022’ by Southern Living. Recognized for its vibrant dining scene…
Continue ReadingAthens, GA (January 31, 2022) - Katie Williams, director of the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been named one of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Gamechangers, a group of ten community…
Continue ReadingNew restaurants, specialty shops, exhibits and more are coming to Athens in 2022! Local favorites like Cafe Racer Coffee + Donuts and Condor Chocolates are opening second locations, while all-new and…
Continue ReadingLocal Athens Breweries Band Together To Create A New Experience The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau has unveiled a new experience, the Athens Beer Trail –– a self-guided brewery tour designed to…
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