Athens, Georgia. City and Business guide.

Welcome to Athens, Georgia.

Athens is a city in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, 65 miles from Atlanta and approximately the same to the mountains. As of the 2000 census, the consolidated city-county (including all unincorporated areas in Clarke County except Winterville) had a total population of 100,266. Athens is a vibrant city that defines sophisticated Southern culture. This university city offers visitors a unique blend of Southern heritage and contemporary entertainment. A wide range of award-winning restaurants offers distinctive dining. Take time to stroll through our inviting, restored downtown or take a drive through historic districts, featuring antebellum, Victorian, and other period homes. View the state's official art collection, a traveling art exhibition, or one of our many local galleries.

Athens offers visitors a unique blend of Southern heritage and contemporary entertainment, with attractions and activities to excite every member of the family. Stroll through our inviting, restored downtown or take a drive through our other historic districts. View the state's official art collection, a traveling art exhibit, or one of our many local galleries. Treat yourself to a Broadway production without metropolitan hassles, and experience the bustling nightlife of Athens' famed music scene. Cheer on one of the Georgia Bulldogs' top-ranked collegiate sports teams, or commune with nature at one of our major horticulture nurseries and lovely gardens. Best of All, Athens is affordable, with most of our major attractions charging no admission fee!

Athens was named after the famous Athens, Greece because of its lush greenery, and wonderful climate. It has become a Mecca for those looking for art and culture in the south - it is truly an "Athens of America"!

Student Learning Center and Memorial Gardens at the University of Georgia in Athens by Pruddle
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If you are looking for a Hotel in Athens, simply click on the category at the bottom part of this screen i.e. Hotels, and you will find a list of accommodations to suit your budget and style. In this section and others, you can make an online reservation by clicking on the hotel to get further information. Alternatively, you can click on the alphabet and locate many listings. If you need to find an Insurance Broker - click on the letter I, and for a Barber - click on the letter B.

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