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Monday, September 08, 2025
Athens, Ga. – To better meet Northeast Georgia’s growing need for gastroenterology care, St. Mary’s Medical Group and Dr. Lance McLeroy are creating a new gastroenterology practice, St. Mary’s Gastroenterology Associates (SMGA), which will begin providing patient care on Monday, Sept. 15, at 658 N. Chase St., Suite 201 in Athens.Dr. McLeroy is a board-certified gastroenterologist who comes to St. ...read more
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Monday, September 08, 2025
Athens, Georgia, September 8— Country Star Clint Black is bringing his Back On The Blacktop Tour to The Classic Center Theatre on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12, at 12 p.m.About Clint Black A true triple threat singer/guitarist/songwriter, Black has sold more than twenty million records, written and recorded twenty-two #1 singles, and has been awarded nearly ...read more
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Monday, September 08, 2025
Celebrated contemporary dance company performs September 19 at The Classic Center Theatre The University of Georgia Performing Arts Center is proud to present the Paul Taylor Dance Company, one of the world’s most renowned contemporary dance ensembles, Friday, September 19, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at The Classic Center Theatre. Founded in 1954 by legendary choreographer Paul Taylor, the company has ...read more
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Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Athens, Ga. – August 25, 2025 – Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC) is proud to announce that Dr. Clayton Wing has joined the practice specializing in hip and knee replacement through various techniques tailored to each patient’s needs. His expertise includes the industry’s best practice muscle-sparing, direct anterior approach, as well as the use of robotic-assisted technology which makes surgery ...read more
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Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Athens, Ga. – Dr. Roop Dutta, a board-certified specialist in cardiac electrophysiology, is joining St. Mary’s Medical Group and Oconee Heart and Vascular Center (OHVC), effective Sept. 8, 2025. In partnership with longtime OHVC electrophysiologist Dr. Amit Shah, he will expand the electrophysiology services of OHVC and St. Mary’s Hospital. Cardiac electrophysiology – known as “EP” – is a ...read more
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC) will open its new Joint and Spine Surgery Center on August 18, the latest capital project from the region's largest provider of orthopedics and sports medicine. Located on its Athens Health Campus at 1765 Old West Broad Street, the 10,000 square-foot facility, designed for expansion, is modeled after a hospital environment with two operating rooms and personalized ...read more
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Thursday, August 07, 2025
Trade shows still work. But the game has changed — it's no longer just about who shows up or how polished your booth looks. It’s about how fluently you use digital tools to stretch your message across time, space, and channels. From pre-show buzz to post-show data loops, what used to be a three-day hustle is now a month-long choreography. Get that rhythm right, and your booth becomes more than a ...read more
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
From The Screen to the Stage: Broadway Goes Hollywood at The Classic Center TheatreATHENS, GA – July 22, 2025 The 2025–2026 Broadway Entertainment Series at The Classic Center Theatre, presented by Akins Ford, is almost here! Secure your season subscription as early as Friday, July 25 for the best seats in the house. This season offers an unforgettable mix of beloved favorites reimagined for ...read more
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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
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