Blog https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/ Blog Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:07:59 +0000 UGA Football Traditions https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/uga-football-traditions/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/uga-football-traditions/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/uga-football-traditions/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

It is the most wonderful time of the year here in Athens, and we're not talking about Christmas. We're talking about football season! As a current Bulldog, I am proud to say the entire campus, town, and state is filled with excitement as we gear up for home football game weekends. Just the thought

]]> Ultimate Athens Gift Guide for Dad https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/the-ultimate-dad-gift-guide/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/the-ultimate-dad-gift-guide/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/the-ultimate-dad-gift-guide/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Father’s day is quickly approaching, and in Athens, there are options for all the dads. While gifts and activities add to the day, recognizing the love and dedication a father has is at the core of the holiday. Make him feel extra special with a gift or activity that truly encompasses what he enjoys. We know all dads are different so take a look at our variety of Athens ideas below! 

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College football season may be over, but there are still plenty of opportunities to catch UGA sports in action in Athens, Georgia. Athens has been named one of the best college sports towns in America and one visit will show you why!

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Become an Athens, GA expert and explore our city while playing the newest gaming-craze. Since the game was released on July 6th, Pokémon Go has become the most-downloaded mobile game in U.S. history!

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The air is warm, school is in session, and people all over the nation are getting excited for the best season of the year: football season! Saturday in Athens is back this weekend with fans already

]]> Saturday in Athens- Go Dawgs! https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/saturday-in-athens-go-dawgs/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/saturday-in-athens-go-dawgs/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/saturday-in-athens-go-dawgs/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:42:00 -0400 Thank You, Athens https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/thank-you-athens/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/thank-you-athens/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/thank-you-athens/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:56:00 -0400 Thank you, Athens- the Pitchfork Nation

In case you missed it on our Twitter or Facebook page yesterday, an Arizona State Sun Devil shared his fun experiences throughout Athens last weekend (click
]]> What do bulldogs & cars have in common? https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/what-do-bulldogs-cars-have-in-common/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/what-do-bulldogs-cars-have-in-common/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/what-do-bulldogs-cars-have-in-common/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:18:00 -0400 Does this look like anything Athens related?


What about now?


Notice any similarities? If you're a bulldog fan, Nissan expects you to. The new Nissan cube's design was inspired by a bulldog in]]> Get Back Between the Hedges this Saturday https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/get-back-between-the-hedges-this-saturday/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/get-back-between-the-hedges-this-saturday/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/get-back-between-the-hedges-this-saturday/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:21:00 -0400
Football season may seem like an eternity away...a little less than five months to be honest...but this weekend Bulldog fans can at least begin to dust off the Red and Black and the tailgating]]> Spooky Stories? or True Events? Find Out. https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/spooky-stories-or-true-events-find-out/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/spooky-stories-or-true-events-find-out/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/spooky-stories-or-true-events-find-out/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:03:00 -0400
Have you ever wondered if the rumors are true? Is there a haunted sorority house on Milledge? What's the story behind Joe Brown Hall? Find out the truth tomorrow.

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