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Renovated Memorial Park dog park set to open July 9
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department announced that the Memorial Park dog park will open Tuesday, July 9 after undergoing...

Classic City News
Jul 6, 20241 min read
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Sunset over Athens City Hall
That’s the view tonight, July 5, 2024, on College Avenue by City Hall as seen by Classic City News photographer Mandy King. Hotel Indigo...

Classic City News
Jul 5, 20241 min read
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Story time with Mr. Evan at Avid Bookshop
Saturday, July 27, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:15am Avid Bookshop is excited to announce the return of Storytime with Mr. Evan. PLEASE NOTE...

Classic City News
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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Help the city of Winder celebrate its 131st birthday
The city of Winder on Friday will be throwing a birthday party for itself and is inviting everyone to help celebrate. The party will...

Classic City News
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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Athens theater group holding auditions for “Anastasia”
Auditions for Athens Creative Theatre's production of "Anastasia" are currently open. Audition DetailsDates/Times: August 12th and 13th,...

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Jul 2, 20241 min read
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Exploring Sandy Creek Nature Center at night
Explore Sandy Creek Nature Center at night to learn more about the insects that appear after the sun sets. Participants will go on a...

Classic City News
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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Where’s Waldo in the ATH?
WHERE'S WALDO? In Athens of course. The famous children's book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 15...

Classic City News
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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Firefly Trail “Discovery” bike ride upcoming
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department will host the Firefly Discovery Rideon Saturday, July 13 from 10:00 a.m. - noon. If...

Classic City News
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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New playground at Sandy Creek Park to be dedicated
The Leisure Services Department will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for a newly completed playground at Sandy Creek Park located at 400...

Classic City News
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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In the Summer Sky @ Sandy Creek
Join Sandy Creek Nature Center staff for a planetarium program in the Sky Center and journey through the night sky, exploring the great...

Classic City News
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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"Traditions Highway" Exhibition Opens at the Lyndon House Arts Center
Lyndon House Arts Center announces Traditions Highway featuring photographs by Irina Rozovsky on June 13 - August 31, 2024. Artist...

Classic City News
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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Athens Leisure Services: make your voice heard
The Leisure Services Department has begun the process of developing a new comprehensive master plan. A huge part of the process is...

Classic City News
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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Lyndon House announces its summer series with “Entropy Plan for the Western Fam”
The Lyndon House Arts Center is pleased to announce the Summer Series featuring Entropy Plan for the Western Fam, by Steven L....

Classic City News
May 31, 20242 min read
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Get Ready To Celebrate Mud!
Celebrate Mud Day at Sandy Creek Nature Center! There is nothing more fun than making mud pies and playing mud tag. Come play in the mud...

Classic City News
May 30, 20241 min read
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Enjoy the Family Fun Ride on the Firefly Trail!
Curious about the North Oconee River Greenway and Firefly Trail? Want to get the family out on bikes for a fun ride? If the answer is...

Classic City News
May 30, 20241 min read
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Family Fun Day coming to Athens-Clarke County Library
The Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library will host the library’s annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 1, from 10 AM to 1 PM, to...

Classic City News
May 24, 20241 min read
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Public pools in Athens set to open this weekend!
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department announces its pool season for the upcoming summer. Pools open this Saturday, May 25...

Classic City News
May 20, 20241 min read
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Star Spangled Classic coming to Southeast Clarke Park
Save the Date! 2024 Star Spangled Classic is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Southeast Clarke Park. Celebrate 248 years of...

Classic City News
May 20, 20241 min read
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Uncover the past with Historic Athens History Hour
Step back in time with the Athens-Area Humane Society as they host an enthralling session of the Historic Athens History Hour. This...

Classic City News
May 20, 20241 min read
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"Secret Creek Adventure" at Sandy Creek Nature Center
Take the path less traveled to a special creek. Splash in the cooling waters of a little stream on a guided creek walk at Sandy Creek...

Classic City News
May 16, 20241 min read
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