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Athens Orthopedic Clinic Adds Two Specialists to Expand Access to Orthopedic Care
Fellowship-Trained Surgeons Colt Crymes, MD, and Charles "Cody" While IV, MD, Elevate Specialized Care in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Medicine, Shuolder Reconstruction Athens Orthopedic Clinic is expanding access to specialty orthopedic care across Northeast Georgia with the addition of two fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, Colt Crymes, MD, and Charles “Cody” White IV, MD. Dr. Crymes specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, while Dr. White specializes in sports medicine and
Athens Crush Invite Athletes to Earn a Shot at the Indoor Football League
September 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATHENS CRUSH INVITE ATHLETES TO EARN A SHOT AT THE INDOOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE Open tryout set for October 24 at Oconee County High School; players will be evaluated by championship-winning coaching staff ATHENS, Ga. — The road to the Athens Crush’s inaugural season starts with an opportunity. The Athens Crush of the Indoor Football League (IFL) will hold an open player tryout on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, giving
Artist2Artist Presents “Monterey Pop Music Festival — Athens Style” to Benefit Athens Area Homeless Shelter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Artist2Artist Presents “Monterey Pop Music Festival — Athens Style” to Benefit Athens Area Homeless Shelter Athens, Georgia — September 14, 2026 — Artist2Artist is bringing the spirit of the legendary Monterey Pop Music Festival to Athens with an unforgettable day of music, art, and community on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Terrapin Beer Co. from 11:30 am - 7:00 pm. The Artist2Artist Annual Fundraiser: Monterey Pop Music Festival — Athens Style will celebrate the creative
UGA Student Entrepreneur Joins Chamber and Participates in Local Fundraiser
Matthew Loscialo is a student at the University of Georgia pursuing a Hospitality Degree and entrepreneurship certification. Matthew owns and operates Vacation Trip Guides, a business that specializes in ocean and river cruises, resorts and bus tours, setting sail from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean and everywhere in between.Matthew helps clients book excursions at their port of call, allowing cruisers to visit historic sites, such as hiking through the jungles of Mexico and seeing the ruins of past
New Right Choice Homes Now Selling at Windy Lake Manor by Tipton Homebuilders
ARCADE, Ga. — (September 11, 2026) — HillWood Realty, an independently owned real estate firm focused on new home communities and serving builder clients throughout North Georgia, is excited to announce that Windy Lake Manor, a new Right Choice Homes community by Tipton Homebuilders, is now selling from the high $400,000s in Jefferson within the City of Arcade. Featuring modern farmhouse-inspired designs set on 0.5- to 1+-acre homesites, Windy Lake Manor offers thoughtfully designed ranch and two-story
Comedy Stars Set to Bring Multiple Nights of Laughter to The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Ivy Ramage, Ivy@ClassicCenter.com 706.357.4414 Comedy Stars Set to Bring Multiple Nights of Laughter to The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA ATHENS, GA – September 8, 2026— Prepare for multiple nights of laughter as a classic comedy lineup takes the stage at The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA. This highly anticipated series brings top-tier comedic talent straight to your doorstep, delivering an unforgettable experience for comedy
St. Mary’s Hospital among nation’s top-performing hospitals for treatment of patients with heart at
St. Mary’s Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain-Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2026. St. Mary’s is one of only 71 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes St. Mary’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that St. Mary’s has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American
NOSH CAFE OPENING NEW BREAKFAST POP-UP IN NORMAL TOWN!
A new breakfast option is heading to Normaltown, as Brian and Gina Bedell plan to open Nosh Cafe on September 21st! Nosh Cafe will feature locally sourced coffee, as well as breakfast items ranging from baked goods to warm breakfast specials that are a perfect start to your morning, whether you’re on-the-go or looking for a place to sit and work for a while. “We’re thrilled to be offering everything from scones and sandos to protein cookies, with other unique made-to-order items that will change from
AEW: Rebel Heart Dynamite at Akins Ford Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Ivy Ramage, Ivy@ClassicCenter.com 706.357.4414 AEW: Rebel Heart Dynamite Comes to Akins Ford Arena Next Week A Donation from This Special Event will be made to I AM ALS and Team Gleason ATHENS, GA – September 2, 2026– All Elite Wrestling, I AM ALS and Team Gleason will host AEW: Rebel Heart Dynamite at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The event will air live on TBS and stream on HBO Max. Tickets for the event are
St. Mary’s Hospital breaks ground for Center for Heart, Vascular & Neurosciences
St. Mary’s Hospital breaks ground for Center for Heart, Vascular & Neurosciences FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Athens, Ga. – August 28, 2026 – St. Mary’s Health Care System celebrated the start of construction on its new $35 million Center for Heart, Vascular and Neurosciences (CHVN) on Aug. 21 as leaders, physicians and community supporters took up shovels for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the hospital’s campus on Baxter Street. When finished in October 2027, the 15,000-square-foot addition will expand the
Athens’ New Indoor Football Team is the Athens Crush
The wait is over. Athens’ newest professional sports franchise has a name. The city’s new Indoor Football League (IFL) team will officially be known as the ATHENS CRUSH, with the team unveiling its name and new logo today as it prepares for its inaugural season at Akins Ford Arena in March 2027. The announcement marks another major milestone for the franchise, which was awarded an IFL expansion team earlier this year, and has generated tremendous excitement throughout the Athens community. “We wanted a
The Classic Center’s HCA program helps Georgia students land jobs and build industry connections
The Classic Center’s HCA program helps Georgia students land jobs and build industry connectionsATHENS, GA – August 21, 2026- The Classic Center continues to invest in the future of Georgia's hospitality industry through its annual Hospitality Careers Academy (HCA), which recently welcomed six high school students for an immersive week of learning, networking, and career development. The program's impact was evident before the week ended. One HCA student received a job offer from a local hotel after
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Stillwell Athens Expands Mental Health Support for Athens-Area Young Adults
Stillwell Athens Expands Mental Health Services with Young Adult Intensive Outpatient Program Stillwell Athens is expanding access to mental health care in the Athens community through comprehensive counseling services and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) designed specifically for young adults ages 18–30. Located in Athens, Stillwell provides individual, couples and family therapy, psychiatric care and medication management, group therapy, and coaching for adolescents, young adults, adults, and
New 55+ Community Ryland Park Now Selling from the mid-$300s in Athens
BUFORD, Ga. — (July 27, 2026) — HillWood Realty, an independently owned real estate firm serving buyers, sellers, investors and communities throughout North Georgia, is pleased to announce that Ryland Park, a new 55+ active adult community by Heritage Group Homes, is now selling from the mid-$300,000s. Located just minutes from Athens, Ryland Park offers thoughtfully designed ranch-style homes, resort-inspired amenities and a low-maintenance lifestyle for active adults seeking comfort, convenience and
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