Blog https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/ Blog Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:49:23 +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

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As a freshman, there's nothing more exciting than finally being able to take part in all that the University of Georgia has to offer. Along with being the first state-chartered college in the country and being located in the city of Athens, UGA is booming with countless numbers of customs, traditions, and fun activities to do around every corner. With so many things to see and do, the opportunities are endless as one begins their first official year as a Bulldog. To make things easier, here are the top 10 things to do during your freshman year at UGA. 

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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

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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]]> Are You Ready for some UGA Football? Kickoff is just 33 days away! https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/are-you-ready-for-some-uga-football-kickoff-is-just-33-days-away/ https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/are-you-ready-for-some-uga-football-kickoff-is-just-33-days-away/#comments https://www.visitathensga.com/blog/post/are-you-ready-for-some-uga-football-kickoff-is-just-33-days-away/ Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:44:00 -0400


Make the most of your UGA football weekend in Athens GA. Want to know where to tailgate before the Georgia Bulldogs football game? Which Athens hotels still have rooms available on football weekends?
]]> 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]]>