Members in the News

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Friday, May 30, 2025
Athens, GA- May 29, 2025 – In a landmark moment for vocal music fans across the globe, all-vocal country sensations HOME FREE and viral sea shanty powerhouse THE LONGEST JOHNS are joining forces for a once-in-a-lifetime co-headline tour that will be visiting The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Blending heartland harmony with maritime melody, they will soon set ...read more
Categories: Community
Friday, May 23, 2025
Downtown Athens will shine even brighter this season as The Classic Center Theatre announces its 2025–2026 Broadway Entertainment Series presented by Akins Ford, now featuring two-night performances to give theatre lovers more opportunities to enjoy the magic. Presented by Classic Entertainment, this season offers an unforgettable mix of beloved favorites and bold, new storytelling that promises ...read more
Categories: Community
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Twelve Local Students Receive Scholarships from The Classic Center Cultural FoundationTwelve Local Students Receive Scholarships from The Classic Center Cultural FoundationATHENS, GA – May 15, 2025—The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is proud to announce its 2025 scholarship recipients. This year, twelve exceptional local students from high school to college have been ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
May 2025 (Athens, GA). Realtor® Bonnie Hannah at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty earns nationally recognized Global Luxury designation after successfully completing Coldwell Banker’s rigorous luxury training program.  As a Luxury Property Specialist, Hannah joins the exclusive Coldwell Banker Luxury® Program which sets the gold standard for luxury real estate marketing. Through her training, she ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Linnentown - The Musical is set to return to The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, Georgia, in September 2025, bringing with it a powerful message of history, community, and justice. The production will include a special student performance on Thursday, September 11, followed by public performances from Friday, September 12, through Sunday, September 14. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 16, at ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Friday, May 09, 2025
  Athens, GA – 5/7/2025 – The Board of Directors of Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School is proud to announce a significant new chapter in the life of our school: beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year, we will be known as Donovan Catholic School, serving students in grades 7 through 12. This name change reflects our growing mission and the exciting expansion of our campus to include ...read more
Categories: Community, Education
Monday, May 05, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Kevin Price Construction  announces a reorganization and is pleased to announce Ben Price as President. Ben brings a visionary approach centered on innovation, enhancing company culture, and expanding our impact within the community — positioning KPC for a strong and purposeful future. Ben’s career with KPC began at just 15 years old, working as a field laborer. From ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Dr. Christopher Ward, MD, MBA, FACEP, CPE, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of St. Mary’s Health Care System, including its hospitals in Athens, Lavonia and Greensboro, effective Monday, April 14, 2025. Dr. Ward brings more than 30 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience to his new role with St. Mary’s. Most recently, he served as CMO for several hospitals in the ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, April 24, 2025
ATHENS, GA – April 15, 2025—Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top will bring their 2025 Elevation Tour, presented by CHMF Entertainment to The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com. “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century, delivering rock, blues and boogie on ...read more
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
COLE SWINDELL Happy Hour Sad Tour with special guests: Priscilla Block & Logan Crosby Akins Ford Arena Friday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 11, at 10:00 a.m.  ATHENS, GA – April 7, 2025-- Multi-Platinum selling and award-winning superstar Cole Swindell will bring his 2025 headlining Happy Hour Sad Tour to Akins Ford Arena on Friday, September 19, produced by ...read more
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
ATHENS, GA – March 17, 2025— The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit organization under The Classic Center Authority, has been dedicated to supporting the community with scholarships and grants, now totaling over $60,000 annually, for nearly 25 years. Established on April 21, 2001, the Cultural Foundation has flourished through its annual fundraising events, scholarship awards, and ...read more
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
ATHENS, GA – February 4, 2025—Tom Segura, announced additional 2025 dates for his global stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Come Together, hitting The Classic Center Theatre on Friday, August 29. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7, at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com Segura’s highly anticipated new hour of comedy kicked off last year and has been selling out with stops across Asia and North ...read more
Thursday, February 06, 2025
ATLANTA – GeorgiaForward has selected 49 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia ...read more
Tuesday, February 04, 2025
 ATHENS, GA - February 3, 2025: Country music sensation Gavin Adcock is set to bring his electrifying performance to Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA on October 17, 2025, as part of his Need To Tour. A Georgia native from Watkinsville, Adcock transitioned from a promising football career at Georgia Southern University to the country music scene after a knee injury in 2021. Channeling his energy ...read more
Categories: Press Release