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A spring visit to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia

March 20, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A weekend getaway to Athens, Georgia, provided the perfect time to visit the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, on the University of Georgia’s campus.

Athens’ Bear Hollow Zoo to temporarily close for repairs

March 8, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park, located at 293 Gran Ellen Dr., will temporarily close for tree removal.

New Year’s Eve Sunday alcohol sales in Athens, Georgia, bars authorized

December 11, 2023 Official News Releases

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission adopted a resolution in December 2022 that allows the extended sale of alcoholic beverages on New Year’s Eve in 2023 from Sunday, December 31, 2023, until 2:30 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Intersection honors late UGA football coach Vince Dooley

August 29, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

State and local officials have dedicated the Vince Dooley Memorial Intersection at the intersection of Broad and Lumpkin streets in downtown Athens.

Five reasons why Athens, Georgia is the perfect post-pandemic vacation spot

May 25, 2021 Howard Scott

States are loosening up pandemic restrictions just as the days are getting longer, and that means many of us are keen on adventuring after having been cooped up for so long. But, where do you go if you want a safe, out-of-the-way destination that’s also a lot of fun? There is no better place than my hometown, Athens, Georgia.

University of Georgia planning to add memorial honoring slaves buried at Baldwin Hall

August 25, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The University of Georgia has finalized the design for a memorial honoring slaves buried at Baldwin Hall on its Athens, Ga., campus.

Reps. Gonzalez and Wallace Issue Joint Statement on Clarke County Sheriff’s Office ICE Policy Change

January 20, 2018 State of Georgia

State Representatives Deborah Gonzalez (D-Athens) and Jonathan Wallace (D-Watkinsville) today issued the following joint statement regarding a recent policy change made by the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office.

Five interesting statues to see in Georgia

July 25, 2016 Todd DeFeo

They can be found on street corners, in town squares, in front of major buildings and on major town greens. They are often great ways to learn a little but about the history of a particular city or state.

Festivals galore coming to Athens, Ga., in March and April

March 11, 2015 The Travel Trolley

During March and April Athens, Ga., is offering a number of festivals.

Weaver D’s, iconic Athens restaurant, to close

November 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Athens, Georgia, restaurant known for coining the phrase “automatic for the people,” is expected to close in the next two to three weeks. Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods has been an Athens’ institution for more than two decades.