This page covers popular culture, the arts, media and live events in Athens. Reporting takes in cultural happenings, the local creative sector and the business of entertainment across the city.
The Athens-Clarke County Transit Department celebrates its 50th anniversary with a free public event on November 12.
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Athens Symphony Orchestra covered costs so more than 60 Cedar Shoals High School students could attend a live-score screening of the 1931 film.
The Athens family festival offered food, pet adoptions, music and activities for all ages on Sunday.
Coverage takes in ticketed performances, gallery openings, media trends and the industry developments that impact the local scene. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever art and culture intersect with public interest. The schedule of local festivals and the availability of performance venues dictate the intensity of the entertainment cycle throughout the year. Changes in ticket demand and the growth of streaming platforms are the factors that most frequently shape the landscape.
