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The Flagpole Guide to Athens
An extensive annual guide covering arts & entertainment, restaurants, lodging, parks, transportation, neighborhoods, and more.

Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau
The CVB website provides information on attractions, events, tours, arts and entertainment, dining, lodging, and many other aspects of Athens.

Athens Welcome Center
Located in the historic 1820 Church-Waddel-Brumby House, the Welcome Center features a gift shop, maps and visitors guides, and friendly and knowledgeable staff eager to assist you. Classic City Tours depart daily from the Welcome Center for guided tours of local landmarks.

Quick Facts About Athens
The Chamber of Commerce provides an overview of the Athens community.

Athens Quality of Life Guide
An in-depth guide to the Athens community for newcomers and long time residents alike from the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce.

Athens Georgia
A look at Athens past and present from the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

The Broad Collective
A culture and lifestyle website covering the Athens community with an emphasis on the small business and creative community.

My Athens
My Athens creatively celebrates Athens GA through art and photography.

Aerial Athens
Aerial photos and videos taken from an airborne drone provide a new perspective on the Classic City.

Hip Green Scene: A Travel Guide
Explores the diverse attractions of Athens in the downtown, Five Points, Normaltown, and Prince Avenue - Boulevard areas of town.

Athens GA City Guide
An extensive guide to uniquely Athens places to eat, drink, shop, and play.

Athens Sweet Spots
A guide to 50 restaurants, shops, and hangouts in Athens GA.

Visit South - Athens GA
The distinctive sights of Athens including food, shopping, and things to do.

See the Sophisticated Side of Athens
New York Magazine says "The quaint college town that birthed R.E.M. has an increasingly cosmopolitan side, with world-class restaurants, a lively arts community, and an invigorating DIY spirit."

Take 5: The Essential Athens GA
Paste Magazine describes Athens as "small by city standards, but it’s loaded with the big cultural offerings of a metropolis."

Athens in the News
Recent news articles and profiles featuring Athens Georgia.

What They're Saying About Athens
Check out Athens' latest press coverage, rankings, and accolades.

Athens-Clarke County by the Numbers
A compilation of information and statistics on demographics, geography, employment, government, and history.

ACC from A to Z :: A Guide to Athens-Clarke County Services
A guide providing descriptions and contact information for government and community services covering everything from Absentee Ballots to the Zoo.

Staying on the Right Side of the Law
A handy flyer summarizing some local ordinances that you should know while visiting or living in the Athens community.