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Athens, Georgia
Return to Georgia
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east central portion of the state, not too far
from the Blue Ridge Mountains, is leafy Athens,
home to the sprawling University of Georgia and
the State Botanical Gardens. The city is
nicknamed the "Classic City" because
many of its buildings are similar to that of
classic Greek architecture.
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This small city (about 103,000) is a nice
compromise between the urban sprawl of Atlanta
and some smaller towns with less of a cultural
scene. The cost of living is below the
national average, and home prices are downright
affordable, with modest homes beginning under
$150,000. A three bedroom home can
be had for around $190,000.
Athens boasts some
award-winning restaurants and has a lovely
restored downtown area with shops, pubs, art
galleries and lots of live music.
There are wine tastings and a community
orchestra. Fortunately, Athens was spared
during the Civil War and so fourteen
neighborhoods and 35 other structures are listed
on the National Register of Historic Places.
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There are two
excellent hospitals here and three golf courses
just on the outskirts of town. And if you
think this is just a college town, think
again. The University offers free classes,
taught by local professors, to anyone over 62.
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