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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
Athens Orthopedic Clinic Reintroduces Orthopedic Urgent Care Network Under AOC OrthoNow
Athens Orthopedic Clinic is pleased to introduce AOC OrthoNow, urgent care centers in Northeast Georgia that specialize in the treatment of orthopedic injuries. AOC OrthoNow treats complex conditions such as fractures and dislocations with costs significantly below emergency department care. The care addresses injuries from feet to hands and everything in between. Orthopedic injuries rank as the second-highest cost condition in the U.S. behind oncology and ahead of cardiovascular disease, and expensive
Broadway Shows in Athens, GA
The Classic Center Theatre is celebrating 30 years of entertainment in Downtown Athens with its 2026–2027 Broadway Entertainment Series, presented by Akins Ford. Single show tickets are now available at ClassicCenter.com. This season, Classic Entertainment is offering an unforgettable mix of beloved favorites and new storytelling that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. From high-energy hits to beloved classics and imaginative adventures, every production promises a night filled with excitement,
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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