About Athens

Athens is located about 57 miles Northeast of Atlanta, Georgia and is the home of the University of Georgia. Athens was the site of the 1996 Summer Olympic Volleyball, Soccer and Rhythmic Gymnastic competion. In addition the the Georgia Bulldogs, Athens has a tree that owns itself and the world's only double barrel cannon. If you would like more information on our city, click on one of the links below.
Athens Daily News/Banner Herald
Athens Flagpole Magazine
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia Weather (from the UGA Climatology Research Lab)

Athens, Ga.