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Twelve Local Students Receive Scholarships from The Classic Center Cultural Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Twelve Local Students Receive Scholarships from The Classic Center Cultural FoundationTwelve Local Students Receive Scholarships from The Classic Center Cultural FoundationATHENS, GA – May 15, 2025—The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is proud to announce its 2025 scholarship recipients. This year, twelve exceptional local students from high school to college have been granted scholarships to help further their educational and career aspirations in performing arts, visual arts, and
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty Agent Bonnie Hannah Achieves Global Luxury Designation
May 2025 (Athens, GA). Realtor® Bonnie Hannah at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty earns nationally recognized Global Luxury designation after successfully completing Coldwell Banker’s rigorous luxury training program. As a Luxury Property Specialist, Hannah joins the exclusive Coldwell Banker Luxury® Program which sets the gold standard for luxury real estate marketing. Through her training, she gained access to sophisticated data insights, industry-leading technology, and top-tier multi-marketing
Linnentown - The Musical Returns to The Classic Center Theatre to Educate and Empower the Community
Linnentown - The Musical is set to return to The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, Georgia, in September 2025, bringing with it a powerful message of history, community, and justice. The production will include a special student performance on Thursday, September 11, followed by public performances from Friday, September 12, through Sunday, September 14. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com. Written by Athens native and author Hattie Thomas Whitehead, Linnentown - The
Dr. Christopher Ward named St. Mary's Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Christopher Ward, MD, MBA, FACEP, CPE, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of St. Mary’s Health Care System, including its hospitals in Athens, Lavonia and Greensboro, effective Monday, April 14, 2025. Dr. Ward brings more than 30 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience to his new role with St. Mary’s. Most recently, he served as CMO for several hospitals in the Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio, Texas, a unique joint venture between HCA and Methodist Healthcare
Gavin Adcock to Headline Akins Ford Arena When the Need to Tour Stops in Athens, GA
ATHENS, GA - February 3, 2025: Country music sensation Gavin Adcock is set to bring his electrifying performance to Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA on October 17, 2025, as part of his Need To Tour. A Georgia native from Watkinsville, Adcock transitioned from a promising football career at Georgia Southern University to the country music scene after a knee injury in 2021. Channeling his energy into songwriting and recording during his recovery, he released his debut single, marking the beginning of a
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