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Home of the University of Georgia, the "Classic City," Athens is a prospering community, one that reflects the charm of the Old South while continually developing in cultural and industrial areas. Athens is at the heart of a three-county metropolitan area of 166,079 people, and residents here take pleasure in the comforts of seasonal weather.
Just a one-hour drive east of Atlanta, Athens enjoys the serenity of a small town without the hustle and bustle of city life. Strategically located, Athens is nestled at the foothills of the Northeast Georgia mountains, and a drive to the beaches of the Georgia coast is just a few short hours away. Uncomplicated and quick access to major cities, mountain escapes and ocean breezes makes Athens a great place to call home.
Athens, in the past two years, has received several prominent designations, among them:
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America's Number 1 College Music Scene by Rolling Stone magazine |
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One of America's Great College Towns by Princeton Review |
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America's Number 1 Bachelor Town by Men's Health Magazine |
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Top 10 Retirement Communities by 100 Best Places to Retire |
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America's Number 1 Small Metro Area by the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council |
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Top 25 Arts Destination by American Style Magazine |
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34th Nationally in Quality-of-Life by Cities Ranked & Rated |
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Top "Knowledge-worker" destination by Expansion Management magazine |
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Voted Money Magazines Top Five Retirement Towns in the US |
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