Blog https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/ Blog Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:49:47 +0000 Fall Isn't Just for Football! https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/fall-isnt-just-for-football/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/fall-isnt-just-for-football/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/fall-isnt-just-for-football/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Fall is in full swing and football fans have lots to celebrate with the Dawgs' exciting start to the season! Sports fanatics just can't get enough of the hype and fortunately they don't have to--fall isn't just for football! Plenty teams are kicking off their seasons in Athens, and there are tons of

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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

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The game may be over, but there’s still tons of fun to be had in Athens! This city boasts a stellar food scene and has more bars in one square mile than any other city in the country. Needless to say, there are plenty of spots to hang out with friends and fellow Dawg fans to celebrate after the game!

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Saturdays in Athens aren't just for fall! The Georgia Spring Football G-Day Game is the first taste of Georgia Bulldog football between the hedges, where fans can get a look at the future of the team.

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The city of Athens is about to be packed once again and the streets will be overflowing with fans sporting the infamous UGA red and black. This could only mean one thing; the UGA Bulldogs football

]]> A Guide to Game Day: UGA vs. Clemson https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-game-day-uga-vs-clemson/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-game-day-uga-vs-clemson/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-game-day-uga-vs-clemson/ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:10:00 -0400

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

]]> Plantapalooza: Three major plant sales in Athens GA April 6 https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/plantapalooza-three-major-plant-sales-in-athens-ga-april-6/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/plantapalooza-three-major-plant-sales-in-athens-ga-april-6/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/plantapalooza-three-major-plant-sales-in-athens-ga-april-6/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:31:00 -0400 Springtime in Athens, Georgia is simply unbeatable! With luscious gardens all around and colorful flowers in full bloom, it's no surprise that the city's annual gardening events are always a major hit. In fact, the Piedmont Gardeners Garden Tour and Plantapalooza are two upcoming gardening events

]]> Plant & Garden Events in Athens,GA https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/plant-garden-events-in-athensga/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/plant-garden-events-in-athensga/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/plant-garden-events-in-athensga/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:30:00 -0400 Spring is a wonderful time of year to visit Athens, especially for garden enthusiasts. You can enjoy the blooms at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, the gardens of Athens' four historic]]> Georgia Gameday https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/georgia-gameday/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/georgia-gameday/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/georgia-gameday/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:21:00 -0400

The first home football game is almost here! UGA will take on the University of South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 12. Keep up with the Dawgs with these great events leading up to & throughout the]]> 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]]>