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Closed1178-80 Athens Road , Crawford, GA 30630
Area Description
Nicknamed the Classic City, Athens, Georgia is a city with a rich history and vibrant culture. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Athens is home to a diverse population and a thriving arts and music scene. Athens is the county seat of Athens-Clarke County. The University of Georgia, the state’s flagship university, has called Athens home since its founding in 1785. The University has a total enrollment of over 40,000 and employs over 10,000 faculty and staff. UGA is known for its high retention rate among first-year students, and recorded a 95% rate from its most recent class. The school has a strong background in academics and athletics. It is an R1 research institution, and has won multiple NCAA national championships in many of its athletic programs. The fall brings in many alumni and tourists for the UGA football games in Sanford Stadium. With a capacity of 92,746, the stadium is the 10th biggest in the US. Athens is often heralded as one of the best college towns, and was named one of the best 25 college towns by Travel and Leisure. Athens is the sixth most populous city in Georgia. While the University makes up a large portion of the Athens economy, several marquee companies such as Zaxby’s began in Athens. The city is also home to a strong healthcare system including the Piedmont group and St. Mary’s hospital. Culturally, Athens is full of local restaurants, the State Botanical Garden, the Georgia Museum of Art, the Georgia museum of Natural History, and many more. One of the landmarks of Athens is the Georgia Theater, which sheds light on the storied music history of Athens. Groups such as REM, the B-52’s, and Widespread Panic all got their start in Athens, and often played at the Georgia Theater and other venues, such as the 40 Watt Club, around Athens and they came to fame. Athens is also home to a number of festivals and events, including Athfest, an outdoor music festival in and around the downtown district, and Twilight, an evening bike race that takes place every spring in Athens. With rich culture, educational opportunities, numerous hiking and biking trails, and countless more, Athens has something to offer for everyone of all ages. The city is a great place to live or visit.