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From The Screen to the Stage: Broadway Goes Hollywood at The Classic Center Theatre
From The Screen to the Stage: Broadway Goes Hollywood at The Classic Center TheatreATHENS, GA – July 22, 2025 The 2025–2026 Broadway Entertainment Series at The Classic Center Theatre, presented by Akins Ford, is almost here! Secure your season subscription as early as Friday, July 25 for the best seats in the house. This season offers an unforgettable mix of beloved favorites reimagined for the stage and bold, new storytelling that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. From laugh-out-loud
Scrappy, Smart, and Digital: Crafting a Lean Marketing Plan That Works
Digital marketing on a tight budget is the modern business equivalent of running a marathon in flip-flops—possible, but only if the strategy is sharp. While large companies pour millions into ad campaigns and influencer deals, small businesses and solo ventures often need to get creative just to stay in the race. That doesn’t mean quality must suffer; it just means each move needs to be deliberate. The difference between waste and return is often in the details, and there are clever, less obvious ways to
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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