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1. Explore more in Athens

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     Sanford Stadium

     Arena & Stadium
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     State Botanical Garden of Georgia

     Botanical Garden
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     Bear Hollow Zoo

     Zoo
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     Georgia Museum of Art

     Art Museum
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     Creature Comforts Brewing

     Brewery
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     Sandy Creek Nature Center

     Park
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     Downtown Athens

     Landmark
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     The Georgia Theater

     Theater
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     Double Barreled Cannon

     Landmark
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     Sandy Creek Park

     Park
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     Tree That Owns Itself

     Historical Monument
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     Lyndon House Arts Center

     Art Gallery

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     Mama's Boy

     Southern Restaurant
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     Cali N Tito's

     Mexican Restaurant
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     The Place

     Southern Restaurant
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     Seabear Oyster Bar

     Seafood Restaurant
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     Dawg Gone Good BBQ

     Barbecue Restaurant
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     The National

     Mediterranean Restaurant
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     Last Resort Grill

     Southern Restaurant
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     White Tiger Gourmet

     Barbecue Restaurant
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     Clocked

     Diner
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     Brett's Restaurant

     American Restaurant
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     Kelly's Jamaican Foods

     Jamaican Restaurant
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     South Kitchen + Bar

     Cocktail Bar

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     Hyatt Place Athens Downtown

     Hotel
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     Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - University Area, an IHG Hotel

     Hotel
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     SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

     Hotel
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     UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

     Hotel
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     Hotel Abacus - Formerly Graduate Athens

     Hotel
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     Springhill Suites Athens Downtown / University Area

     Hotel
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     Hampton Inn Athens

     Hotel
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     Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA

     Hotel
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     Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area

     Hotel
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     Best Western Athens

     Hotel
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     Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens-University Area

     Hotel
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     Wingate by Wyndham Athens Near Downtown

     Hotel

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2. Events

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     Penn Foster Group Graduation 2024

     Gas South Arena

     2:00 PM
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     Music

     Interstellar Echoes: A Tribute to Pink Floyd

     Gas South Theater

     8:00 PM
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     Music

     Phil Wickham & Brandon Lake Summer Worship Nights Tour

     Gas South Arena

     7:00 PM
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     Music

     The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra

     Gas South Theater

     8:00 PM
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     Arts & Theatre

     Nick Di Paolo - LIVE

     Gas South Theater

     8:00 PM
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     Arts & Theatre

     Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo

     Gas South Arena

     7:00 PM
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     Arts & Theatre

     K-Classic Concert 2024

     Gas South Theater

     7:00 PM
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     Miscellaneous

     Knox

     Georgia Theater

     7:30 PM
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     Sports

     Monster Jam

     Gas South Arena

     1:00 PM
     SEP

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     Sports

     Georgia Bulldogs Football Vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Football

     Sanford Stadium

     2:00 PM
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     Miscellaneous

     Alberto Pedraza

     Atlanta Coliseum

     9:00 PM
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     5

     
     Sports

     Georgia Bulldogs Football Vs. Auburn Tigers Football

     Sanford Stadium

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3. People also ask

   Where is Athens Georgia located?

   • Athens is a consolidated city-county in the U.S. state of Georgia. Downtown Athens lies about 70 miles (110 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta. The University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university and an R1 research institution, is in Athens and contributed to its initial growth.

   Athens, Georgia - Wikipedia

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   What is Athens Georgia known for?

   • The Taylor-Grady House in Athens, Georgia. Main Library at the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. The city’s industrial activities include poultry processing and the manufacture of electronics and electrical components, apparel, industrial machinery, transportation equipment, and textiles; tourism is also important.

   Athens | Music, Attractions, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   How big is Athens?

   • According to the United States Census Bureau, the balance has a total area of 118.2 square miles (306.1 km 2 ), of which 117.8 square miles (305.1 km 2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km 2) (0.41%) is water. Athens lies within the humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild to moderately cold winters.

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   When did Athens become a city?

   • Completed in 1806 and named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, Franklin College was the first permanent structure of the University of Georgia and the city of Athens. This brick building is now known as Old College. Athens officially became a town in December 1806 with a government made up of a three-member commission.

   Athens, Georgia - Wikipedia

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Athens,_GeorgiaAthens, Georgia - Wikipedia

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   21 hours ago · Athens is a consolidated city-county in the U.S. state of Georgia. Downtown Athens lies about 70 miles (110 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta. The University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university and an R1 research institution, is in Athens and contributed to its initial growth.

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   Jul 11, 2024 · Athens, city, seat (1871) of Clarke county (with which it was consolidated in 1990), northeastern Georgia, U.S., situated on the Oconee River. Founded in 1801 as the seat of the University of Georgia (chartered 1785), it was probably named for Athens, Greece.

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   13 hours ago · Athens, recently recognized as one of the world's top 30 underrated cities, is known for its music scene, rich history, and local culture.

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   Jul 15, 2024 · The Classic City is bustling with great bars, phenomenal eateries and breathtaking natural wonders that entice adventurers. Plan a vacation in this charming city and customise your itinerary with this list of the best short-term rentals in Athens, Georgia. Take me to Vrbo.

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   2 days ago · Athens attractions will take over the The Plaza at Avalon from 11am to 8pm. The event includes a combination of the food, drink, art, music and other attractions that make Athens so special. Here’s a rundown of the types of activities you can expect at Amp It Up Athens.

10. www.thestar.com › news › worldAttorneys for man charged with killing Georgia nursing ...

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    21 hours ago · Aug. 2, 2024. 1 min read. By Sudhin Thanawala The Associated Press. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Attorneys for a man accused of killing a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia ...

11. www.redandblack.com › sports › former-georgia-soccerFormer Georgia soccer standout Croix Bethune makes Olympic ...

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    21 hours ago · Athens, GA (30605) Today. Partly cloudy. Hot and humid. High 96F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.. ... The United States will face Japan on Aug. 3 with elimination and gold medal contention on the line.