Members in the News
Holiday Traditions Return to Downtown Athens, GA.
ATHENS, GA – December 3, 2025 - The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena are preparing for another holiday season filled with community traditions and seasonal experiences. Visitors arriving at The Classic Center will first encounter Tinsel Trail, presented by Women in Construction and The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, where decorated trees from community businesses and organizations brighten the walkway leading to one of Downtown Athens’ most recognizable seasonal experiences, Athens On Ice. As
St. Mary’s signs on as healthcare sponsor of The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena
St. Mary’s Health Care System and The Classic Center Authority have reached a multi-year agreement designating St. Mary’s as the official health care provider of Akins Ford Arena and The Classic Center. “At St. Mary’s, we believe that health and well-being extend beyond hospital walls,” said Stonish Pierce, President and CEO of Trinity Health Georgia, which includes St. Mary’s. “Our partnership with Akins Ford Arena and The Classic Center reflects our deep commitment to creating inclusive, welcoming
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