CLASSIC CITY NEWS

Since the founding of the Athens branch in 2019, Concrete Jungle Athens is a nonprofit organization that tackles food security and food waste within the Athens-Clarke County area. It works through organizing volunteers to help glean unwanted produce from farms and partnering with local grocery stores and organizations to pick up produce that isn’t likely to be sold. It is on track to exceed last year’s donations by 20% through new partnerships like the recent connection with

Church-Waddel-Brumby House The Historic Athens Welcome Center will host its popular “Death & Mourning Tours” Fridays at 5:30 PM through October which share the mourning customs of the early 19th century. New additions to the program this year include a photography exhibit of funerary art by Jennifer Keane and Caitlin Short as well as mourning custom artifacts on display. Tours are $20 and take place at the c. 1820 Church-Waddel-Brumby house, where the welcome center operates.

The following was released by Morgan Theatre The inaugural Athens African American Film Festival (AAAFF), presented by the Morton Theatre Corporation, will take place April 3-4, 2026, at the historic Morton Theatre in downtown Athens. The two-day festival celebrates Black storytelling through film, music, and conversation, bringing together local artists, scholars, and the broader community. The festival opens Friday evening with Frames & Flows: Athens Hip-Hop Video Showcase

Looking for a fun way to escape the sweltering Georgia sun? For four days only, Akins Ford Arena is transforming into a frosty summer...

Athens, GA – The Classic City is set to shine on Saturday, July 6th AKA 7/06 as the community comes together for the highly anticipated...

The Brass Quintet of the United States Air Force (USAF) Band of the West will give a free concert Wednesday, July 2, 7 p.m., at First...

The following was released by the Athens-Clarke County Regional Library System: ATHENS, Ga. — The Athens Regional Library System (ARLS)...

Don't miss your chance to see Monster Jam® for Stadium Championship Series East as it comes to Akins Ford Arena for the first time as...

From the Athens Regional Library System: Join us for a fun-filled morning as Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto makes a special...

From the Athens Regional Library System: Join us for a fun-filled morning as Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto makes a special...

From the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department: Candlelight Concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical...

From the Athens Regional Library System: ATHENS, Ga. — Step back in time and experience Athens History at the Athens-Clarke County...

Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services has announced the following Easter events: Heard Park's Annual Easter Egg Hunt Come join us for a...

Released by the ACC Leisure Services Department: The Lyndon House Arts Center (LHAC) is pleased to announce the opening of the 50th...

From the ACC Leisure Services Department: Sandy Creek Nature Center will host “Storybook Trail Story Debut” on Saturday, March 8 at 2:30...

Released by Georgia Options, Inc.: Athens, GA – Georgia Options, Inc. invites the community to experience a night of high-stakes fun and...

The following was released by the ACC Leisure Services Department: Need to plan a family night or fun date?! Register for "Paint...

The following was released by the Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library: ATHENS, Ga. – Score amazing deals on over 20,000 books, games,...

Just released by the ACC Department of Leisure Services: The Leisure Services Department is now hiring more than 100 summer positions....

2025 Summer Camp registration begins Saturday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m. for Athens-Clarke County residents. Non-county residents may...