Luke Combs has surprised Athens by announcing Friday morning that he's playing Georgia Theatre Friday night. The country star will team up with local legend Corey Smith, of Jefferson, for a show ...

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There’s a new push to enhance Georgia’s home field advantage this Saturday at Sanford Stadium. No. 9 Bulldogs will host the ...

ATHENS, Ga. - The Georgia Bulldogs are celebrating back-to-back national championships with fans on Saturday in Athens. Georgia became the first major college football program in a decade to repeat as ...

Several new restaurants have opened in Athens, GA, in 2025, adding to the city's diverse culinary scene. New additions include Swirlee’s Sweet & Frozen Treats, Yossi Kitchen, Three Buddies, and The ...