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Hockey Takes Center Stage at Akins Ford Arena This October
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Ivy Ramage, Ivy@ClassicCenter.com 706.357.4414 Hockey Takes Center Stage at Akins Ford Arena This October ATHENS, GA – October 7, 2026– Hockey is back in Athens, with a new season, a new professional league, and a major milestone all hitting the ice at Akins Ford Arena in Downtown Athens, GA, this October. The Athens Rock Lobsters will open their third season in Athens with a pre-season matchup at Akins Ford Arena on October 10, against
The Rivus Fan Experience Offers a New Way to Spend Game Day in Athens, GA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Ivy Ramage, ivy@classiccenter.com The Rivus Fan Experience Offers a New Way to Spend Game Day in Athens, GA ATHENS, GA – October 13, 2026– College Football fans can enjoy the excitement of game day, rain or shine, with the Rivus Fan Experience at Akins Ford Arena this Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. The all-day tailgate watch party experience goes beyond the UGA game, giving fans a fun and exciting place to catch all the
The Classic Center Theatre Celebrates 30 Years of Broadway with The Music Man
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Ivy Ramage, Ivy@ClassicCenter.com 706.357.4414 The Classic Center Theatre Celebrates 30 Years of Broadway this month with The Music Man ATHENS, GA – October 9, 2026 — The Classic Center Theatre is kicking off its 30th year of entertainment in Athens, GA, with Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, on October 20-21 as part ofthe 2026–2027 Broadway Entertainment Series. With two nights to choose from, there’s more opportunity to experience the Broadway
ATHENS CRUSH SIGN REIGNING IFL MOST VALUABLE PLAYER LIAM THOMPSON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATHENS CRUSH SIGN REIGNING IFL MOST VALUABLE PLAYER LIAM THOMPSON Accomplished Quarterback Joins Athens For Inaugural 2027 Season ATHENS, Ga. — October 13, 2026 — The Athens Crush have made a major addition to their inaugural roster, signing quarterback Liam Thompson, the reigning Indoor Football League Most Valuable Player, the organization announced today. Thompson joins the Crush following a spectacular 2026 season with the Green Bay Blizzard in which he established
READY TO CRUSH IT? ATHENS CRUSH ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL DANCE TEAM AUDITIONS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE READY TO CRUSH IT? ATHENS CRUSH ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL DANCE TEAM AUDITIONS ATHENS, GA — September 30, 2026 — The Athens Crush are turning up the volume - and they’re looking for dancers ready to bring the energy to the field. The new Indoor Football League (IFL) franchise has announced auditions for the team’s inaugural Athens Crush Dance Team, which will perform at all eight home games during the Crush’s inaugural 2027 season. Running from March through July, the 2027 season
St. Mary’s Medical Group to open new office building in Oconee
Watkinsville, Ga. – September 30, 2026 – St. Mary’s Medical Group will open a modern new medical office building on Oct. 6 on Hog Mountain Road near U.S. 441 and Presbyterian Village. The new location at 1077 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville,will provide comfortable new space, modern amenities,and room to add additional providers and services for three St. Mary’s Medical Group practices: Endocrine Specialists of Athens, Georgia Family Medicine and St. Mary’s Neurological Specialists. “As part of St.
Making Place Exhibition and Programs Bring Southern Craft and Tradition to Athens
MEDIA CONTACT Cindy Lou FarleyEvent Marketing Coordinatorinfo@artfulhands.org678-699-3585 --------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Making Place Exhibition and Programs Bring Southern Craft and Tradition to Athens Exhibition runs November 2-12, 2026, at the Athens Cotton Press ATHENS, Ga. - Southern pottery, hand-forged ironwork, and the people who carry these traditions forward will take center stage at Making Place, an exhibition and series of
Emmanuel University Announces Athens Orthopedic Clinic as Exclusive Sports Medicine Partner.
EMMANUEL UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC AS EXCLUSIVE SPORTS MEDICINE PARTNERDefining the New Standard for Sports Medicine Care in College AthleticsFRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga.––Sept. 25, 2026––Emmanuel University Athletics<https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/bd6a759a44694b82b726345e840cb01e/1/840f1b7f15b372a932b9a601fac7300e96f3da7f20c88d4a265bc5e8c9616038?cache_buster=1790350324> has announced a new partnership with Athens Orthopedic Clinic
41st Annual North Georgia Folk Festival
The Athens Folk Music and Dance Society will present the 41st Annual North Georgia Folk Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Sandy Creek Park in Athens, Georgia. The day-long program will showcase musicians, artists and craftspeople from North Georgia and surrounding areas. Admission to the festival is $17 for adults, $10 for students and free for kids under 14. The festival ticket price includes admission to the park. Full information is available at www.athensfolk.org and on Facebook at
Hands ON History Symposium 2026
MEDIA CONTACT Cindy Lou Farley Event Marketing Coordinator info@artfulhands.org 678-699-3585 --------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hands ON History Symposium 2026 Brings Preservation and Decorative Arts to Athens ATHENS, GA — Hands ON History Symposium 2026 will take place November 6–7, 2026, bringing together those who share a passion for preserving historic places, understanding the past, and celebrating traditional craftsmanship. Sponsored by
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 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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