Athens Area Community Links

Athens is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, just
an hour away from Atlanta. It is centered among beautiful surroundings,
friendly neighborhoods, rural landscapes, a vibrant nightlife, local
art, music, literature, theatre, annual festivals and sporting events.
Click on the links below to learn more of what Athens area has to offer you
and your family.

Community Information

State of Georgia
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
Online Athens Local Web Guide
Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation
Athens Banner Herald/Online Athens
Athens-Clarke County
Historic Madison, Georgia
The Red & Black
Flagpole
Athens Regional Library System

Arts and Entertainment

Athens Area Arts Council
The Classic Center
U.G.A. Performing Arts Center
Georgia Museum of Art
Lyndon House Art Center
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center
Town and Gown Players
Athens Creative Theatre
Athens Little Playhouse
The Morton Theater
The Georgia Theater
Athens Symphony
Athens Youth Symphony
AthFest Music and Arts Festival

Sports and Recreation

U.G.A. Athletic Association
State Botanical Garden
Georgia State Parks
YMCA
Bike Athens

Colleges and Universities

The University of Georgia
Georgia Center for Continuing Education
Athens Technical College
Piedmont College Athens Center
Gainesville College Athens Center
Truett-McConnell College

Public School Districts

Clarke County
Oconee County
Oglethorpe County
Jackson County
Madison County
Barrow County
Morgan County
Banks County

Private Schools

Athens Montessori School
Athens Academy
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Prince Avenue Christian School
Emmanuel Episcopal Day School
Athens Christian School

Hospitals

Athens Regional Medical Center
St. Mary’s Health Care System