News for Press Release

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Fellowship-Trained Surgeons Colt Crymes, MD, and Charles "Cody" While IV, MD, Elevate Specialized Care in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Medicine, Shuolder Reconstruction   Athens Orthopedic Clinic is expanding access to specialty orthopedic care across Northeast Georgia with the addition of two fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, Colt Crymes, MD, and Charles “Cody” White IV, MD. ...read more
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
September 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATHENS CRUSH INVITE ATHLETES TO EARN A SHOT AT THE INDOOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE Open tryout set for October 24 at Oconee County High School; players will be evaluated by championship-winning coaching staff   ATHENS, Ga. — The road to the Athens Crush’s inaugural season starts with an opportunity. The Athens Crush of the Indoor Football League (IFL) will ...read more
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Artist2Artist Presents “Monterey Pop Music Festival — Athens Style” to Benefit Athens Area Homeless Shelter Athens, Georgia — September 14, 2026 — Artist2Artist is bringing the spirit of the legendary Monterey Pop Music Festival to Athens with an unforgettable day of music, art, and community on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Terrapin Beer Co. from 11:30 am - 7:00 ...read more
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Matthew Loscialo is a student at the University of Georgia pursuing a Hospitality Degree and entrepreneurship certification.  Matthew owns and operates Vacation Trip Guides, a business that specializes in ocean and river cruises, resorts and bus tours, setting sail from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean and everywhere in between.Matthew helps clients book excursions at their port of call, ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release
Friday, September 11, 2026
ARCADE, Ga. — (September 11, 2026) — HillWood Realty, an independently owned real estate firm focused on new home communities and serving builder clients throughout North Georgia, is excited to announce that Windy Lake Manor, a new Right Choice Homes community by Tipton Homebuilders, is now selling from the high $400,000s in Jefferson within the City of Arcade. Featuring modern farmhouse-inspired ...read more
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact:  Ivy Ramage, Ivy@ClassicCenter.com 706.357.4414  Comedy Stars Set to Bring Multiple Nights of Laughter to The Classic Center Theatre in  Athens, GA ATHENS, GA – September 8, 2026— Prepare for multiple nights of laughter as a classic comedy lineup takes the stage at The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA. This highly anticipated ...read more
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
St. Mary’s Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain-Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2026. St. Mary’s is one of only 71 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes St. Mary’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that St. Mary’s has ...read more
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Friday, September 04, 2026
A new breakfast option is heading to Normaltown, as Brian and Gina Bedell plan to open Nosh Cafe on September 21st! Nosh Cafe will feature locally sourced coffee, as well as breakfast items ranging from baked goods to warm breakfast specials that are a perfect start to your morning, whether you’re on-the-go or looking for a place to sit and work for a while. “We’re thrilled to be offering ...read more
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Friday, September 04, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Ivy Ramage, Ivy@ClassicCenter.com 706.357.4414 AEW: Rebel Heart Dynamite Comes to Akins Ford Arena Next Week  A Donation from This Special Event will be made to I AM ALS and Team Gleason  ATHENS, GA – September 2, 2026– All Elite Wrestling, I AM ALS and Team Gleason will host AEW: Rebel Heart Dynamite at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA, on ...read more
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Tuesday, September 01, 2026
St. Mary’s Hospital breaks ground for Center for Heart, Vascular & Neurosciences FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Athens, Ga. – August 28, 2026 – St. Mary’s Health Care System celebrated the start of construction on its new $35 million Center for Heart, Vascular and Neurosciences (CHVN) on Aug. 21 as leaders, physicians and community supporters took up shovels for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the ...read more
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
The wait is over. Athens’ newest professional sports franchise has a name. The city’s new Indoor Football League (IFL) team will officially be known as the ATHENS CRUSH, with the team unveiling its name and new logo today as it prepares for its inaugural season at Akins Ford Arena in March 2027. The announcement marks another major milestone for the franchise, which was awarded an IFL ...read more
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Monday, August 24, 2026
The Classic Center’s HCA program helps Georgia students land jobs and build industry connectionsATHENS, GA – August 21, 2026- The Classic Center continues to invest in the future of Georgia's hospitality industry through its annual Hospitality Careers Academy (HCA), which recently welcomed six high school students for an immersive week of learning, networking, and career development. The ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Education
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Stillwell Athens Expands Mental Health Services with Young Adult Intensive Outpatient Program Stillwell Athens is expanding access to mental health care in the Athens community through comprehensive counseling services and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) designed specifically for young adults ages 18–30. Located in Athens, Stillwell provides individual, couples and family therapy, ...read more
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Athens Orthopedic Clinic is pleased to introduce AOC OrthoNow, urgent care centers in Northeast Georgia that specialize in the treatment of orthopedic injuries. AOC OrthoNow treats complex conditions such as fractures and dislocations with costs significantly below emergency department care. The care addresses injuries from feet to hands and everything in between.   Orthopedic injuries rank as ...read more
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Classic Center Theatre is celebrating 30 years of entertainment in Downtown Athens with its 2026–2027 Broadway Entertainment Series, presented by Akins Ford. Single show tickets are now available at ClassicCenter.com. This season, Classic Entertainment is offering an unforgettable mix of beloved favorites and new storytelling that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. From high-energy ...read more
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Monday, July 27, 2026
BUFORD, Ga. — (July 27, 2026) — HillWood Realty, an independently owned real estate firm serving buyers, sellers, investors and communities throughout North Georgia, is pleased to announce that Ryland Park, a new 55+ active adult community by Heritage Group Homes, is now selling from the mid-$300,000s. Located just minutes from Athens, Ryland Park offers thoughtfully designed ranch-style homes, ...read more
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