Members in the News

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Opening of Applications for LEAD Athens Program 2025-2026

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that applications for the 2025-2026 LEAD Athens program are now open! LEAD Athens is designed to develop effective leaders committed to building a vibrant community by providing a personal and professional development opportunity for local leaders. This intense, year-long program covers a wide range of topics including economic development, local industry, health care, government, secondary and higher education, the arts, and more. Participants

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Celebrate the impact of the Athens Tech Foundation at the Illuminate Gala

The Athens Tech Foundation is thrilled to announce its third annual Illuminate Gala, a vibrant celebration of Athens Technical College's profound impact on workforce development. This year’s event will be held on April 17, 2025, at The Classic Center and promises to build upon the previous year's success, which raised more than $150,000. The evening will spotlight our students and their commitment to education. Since 1988, the Foundation’s mission has been to partner with Athens Technical College and with

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Local Partners Team Up to Provide Rescue Dogs a Second Chance During Upcoming Broadway Show in The Classic Center Theatre

ATHENS, GA – February 27, 2025— The sun will come out for both patrons and local rescue dogs thanks to a special partnership between The Classic Center Theatre and Athenspets. During the Broadway performance of Annie on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at The Classic Center Theatre, Athens rescue dogs will have a chance to find their forever homes. For decades, Annie has inspired audiences with its tale of hope, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between Annie and her loyal dog, Sandy. This year’s tour stars

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The Great Gatsby Ballet Comes to Athens

World Ballet Company - one of the country’s leading touring ballet companies - has announced its new production. The company presents the world premiere of its latest ballet, “The Great Gatsby” - a Broadway-style take on the iconic story. It will tour to more than 140 cities across the United States from February 6 - November 24. World Ballet Company prides itself on making ballet accessible, and producing Broadway-style ballets. This year, we’re doing that with one of the most important stories of the 20

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is Set to Bring Epic Rock & Metal Experience to The Classic Center Theatre

ATHENS, GA – March 11, 2025— The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight will take the stage at The Classic Center Theatre on November 14 at 8:00 p.m., delivering an epic 90-minute concert that infuses legendary Rock & Metal with a beautifully dark energy. After enchanting audiences throughout Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is ready to ignite the stage in the United States once again. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal.Performing the music of iconic bands