Athens-Clarke County, GA has been receiving positive reviews from locals and tourists alike. This area is known for its vibrant music scene, with many live music venues and events. There are also a variety of cultural activities available such as the Classic Center which hosts musicals, plays, and special events. The University of Georgia in Athens offers students a wide array of educational opportunities. Downtown Athens has several bars and restaurants where visitors can enjoy good food and drinks as well as lively entertainment. Outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, and more can be found in the local parks or nature preserves nearby. Overall, Athens-Clarke County is an ideal destination for those looking for a unique cultural experience combined with outdoor recreation.
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young family in athens, ga - 5/7/2007
my husband and i are seriously considering moving to athens, ga. however most of the literature i have read describes athens as either a college town with lots of wild singles 18-25 OR a great place to retire 65+. our kids are 5, 3, and 1. we are a "reg" family. we are not party animals, we dont go clubbing. we enjoy a lot of family activities, movies, eating out, cultural events and of the sort. i am a stay at home mom and would like to go to a place where i would find other stay at home mothers. please write to me if the culture in athens is family oriented or more wild party type. i would like to hear from anyone who lives or has visited athens.
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Re: "Look elsewhere" - 4/27/2007
I was just looking around cityviews at where nice places might be to visit when I saw Joe's posting. Joe, I agree that to lump "white" versus "nonwhite" culture into gross categories and say a place is limitted because it is mainly of "white" people is limitted in itself. But to lump Notheasterners as you do seems awefully similar to what you're trying to discredit doesn't it? I agree that there are many shades in the South and the South has some real appeal. At the same time there are some commonalities in the people of the South, and then again in particular cities of the South (as can be the case elsewhere) as there are some commonalities in people from the North, or the mountain west, or the midwest, or Italy, ... . Where we're from shapes us, and where we go can shape us, too. And it's no secret that a person's experience in the South, and the history of the South, and the weather and landscapes of the South, can all be part of what makes the overall culture of the South
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I am wondering... - 2/28/2007
How a flaming liberal would do here? I read the comments about the person from New York and I wonder...I am extremely liberal and love all people of all kinds, all colors, all sexual preferences, all things uniquely expressed by people. I am not from the NE but from the NW. We love everybody. I am also an acupuncturist. What do you think? How would I like it there? How would people like
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Look Elsewhere - 1/4/2007
I lived in Athens for 11 years and now live nearby in Atlanta. I have fond memories and would happy to move back, but for the New Yorker asking about diversity, I say look elsewhere. There's a lot in Athens, but not the kind you're talking about.
Athens has strengths all its own--music, restaurants, arts, different kinds of people--but they are things that have little or nothing to do with what people from the northeast often ascribe to "cultural diversity."
Many of the New Yorker-types I've met in Athens and Atlanta don't celebrate the diversity a place like Athens offers because they tend to lump all "white" culture together and see just two relevant culture categories: white and non-white.
The fact is, though, it's not that simple. Just moving to the South could involve interesting cultural diversity issues for anyone from outside the area.
But the "white" culture they think they know because they watched "Forrest Gump," "My
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I'm curious to know about diversity and interracti - 11/7/2006
I am a native New Yorker - I've lived in NY all of my life (32 yo) And I am tired of the snow and ice. I am ready for sun and warth for most if not all of the year. I am also wondering how diversity plays in role in this town. I am used to being surrounded by a healthy mix of different cultures, and a safe happy place. What are the chances that Athens, GA will be able to offer me what I am looking for? (I'm not sure how accurate this charts are on the
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Jewel of the South - 5/9/2006
Athens is home to the University of Georgia and brings in all the accompanying cultural diversity that you would usually find only in a large city. Athens remains a smaller town in NE Georgia. It is also a musical center, where many young bands get their start in the local clubs and go on to stardom (sometimes). Athens has spawned R.E.M., the B52s, Indigo Girls, to name a few. All types of music is popular here, from classical to bluegrass to old-time
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