{"id":134513,"date":"2023-11-09T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=134513"},"modified":"2023-11-08T16:14:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T22:14:04","slug":"athens-georgia-experience-the-best-of-this-legendary-southern-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/athens-georgia-experience-the-best-of-this-legendary-southern-town\/","title":{"rendered":"Athens, Georgia: Experience the Best of this Legendary Southern Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/0\/bc4dd55a4efb86d125a02764c2cc85a905d0f4459a925f85452d99d35fe9baa3\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Athens, Georgia<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 As the back-to-back <strong>College Football National Champions<\/strong> of 2021 and 2022, the <strong>University of Georgia<\/strong>\u2019s <strong>Bulldogs <\/strong>are aiming for a three-peat this year. On game days, Athens lights up with loyalty to support their undefeated team, creating an unmatched tailgating scene and hosting home games at the heart of the campus, <strong>Sanford Stadium<\/strong>. With all this excellence, Athens is the ideal destination for any football fan\u2019s dream weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/2\/eb7a9ac8db7d6ceef10ebf4cf8adb3b163622bd573df1b4ed80bbe7ceb3b417a\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Athens Beer Trail Trolley Tours<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/3\/2d2cb7997c37442d68580d54a9a587c2e9997cf19091a19962ea049f6ee1219c\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Athens Brewery Tours &amp; Transportation<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;bring visitors to one of Athens\u2019s six craft breweries. They can plan ahead to book their favorite spot but be sure to check for special gameday hours!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The vibe and energy that gave birth to <strong>R.E.M., The B-52s<\/strong>, and <strong>Widespread Panic<\/strong> is alive and well today through a variety of events and attractions, like the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/4\/8d19cc2c3ed1813a1f6220ca38af449a9910322f69dee8eddfddb2c078139212\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Athens Music Walk of Fame<\/strong><\/a>. Visitors can also experience shows every night at the renowned&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/5\/3e21ea97eb4474955fc5c463690ed90e79526a2f4ec9ca6fac7938aefdecaa86\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Georgia Theatre<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/6\/998a648e3611defea235640c1b77e9760d216e0cd8fc95f34f188ceff4275482\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>40 Watt Club<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in downtown Athens.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head into town a day early to take part in the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/7\/dfefe2223ee53cbb9f10730de9b9bafbb780c6dd8135d755c41fd68d448fb84f\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>UGA Special Collections Libraries\u2019 Friday Football Tours<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/8\/e1d73717ff58adb7c6131cf283c6f76889f4f92ba0c1a7f8dc18ae0e81fbbbf2\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;houses the <strong>Georgia Bulldog Hall of Fame<\/strong> with a variety of tales and memorabilia that will have Bulldog fans in awe.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure to experience all the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/9\/54c443c73999f32db14c8279688706a7fd43bb4a6f3333bd8d045bed8c753157\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bulldog Traditions<\/strong><\/a>, from <strong>Dawg Walk<\/strong> the morning of a game to calling the dawgs!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the unique boutiques, vintage stores, and locally owned shops in the <strong>Classic City<\/strong>\u2019s walkable downtown area.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where To stay&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/10\/b273231d3bbc7adc857cd4cce013f7a8e4055b55492de77985c8ca380481380a\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hotel Indigo<\/strong>,<\/a>&nbsp;a 9-minute walk from UGA\u2019s campus, is a beautiful boutique hotel offering a farm-to-table breakfast and outdoor patio space, making it the perfect gameday hotel!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/11\/67d869fafa4d9f9414e7cdb1637be9ed72910fdaada1d26a8d95a954e70a4b0e\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Graduate Athens<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is situated near the heart of downtown Athens and UGA\u2019s campus, offering The Foundry, a restaurant with amazing meals and live music and Poindexter, a coffee shop that is a favorite of guests and students alike.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/12\/279f6c47b6db4095aadd3d859386548e90bfcd7d749542164a17ae2b3938733d\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hyatt Place Athens Downtown<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;has a rooftop bar, Hybar, perfect for a midday drink and is within walking distance of all the best tailgating in Athens.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where To Eat &amp; Drink&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cutter\u2019s Pub<\/strong> is a fan favorite for those seeking a place to have a cold beer and catch the day\u2019s games.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/13\/a84bc857974319418219918a14743ff5cc39af146952e92a9333f08cf092bbf5\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Paloma Park<\/strong><\/a>, a restaurant focusing on small plates, has an open beer garden and Jumbotron, offering visitors the ability to watch four games at once.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/14\/a657553de83bc0d299d908f89ab848f9bfdaefa355db928d8565408e5d26b748\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Big City Bread Cafe<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/15\/0788c1da4f0521df0db0ce43a26bbe49336ce347dfc309b42cb912a569c31dd8\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mama&#8217;s Boy<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;are staples for a gameday brunch or as a celebratory meal after a Georgia Bulldog victory!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For those looking for a more upscale dining experience,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/16\/7a41202fb598cc75a340a676bfc6c2280d4c522681295ec1de54773d4e16364e\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Expat<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/15\/bexojtxntdo3j2x00uuw3iolq\/17\/649e1a49d9cac4149b68ed4ead4c6b6106b79b5f41c62f148ad90dee60da2f23\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The National<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;are a must-try for delicious pasta dishes or Mediterranean-inspired favorites.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To experience Athens like a local, visitors can enjoy delicious breakfast options, burgers, milkshakes and more at ADD Drug. This lunch counter spot and full-service pharmacy has been serving Athens since 1961.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun Fact&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sanford Stadium\u2019s seating capacity of 92,476 is the tenth-largest stadium in the <strong>National Collegiate Athletic Association<\/strong> (NCAA). It is renowned for the English Privet hedges that encompass the field.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/TheLocalVoiceLigature-25web.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/TheLocalVoiceLigature-25web.jpg?resize=25%2C16\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14544\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-downtown-blooms-visitathensga-dot-com-jake-gee-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-downtown-blooms-visitathensga-dot-com-jake-gee-750.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-downtown-blooms-visitathensga-dot-com-jake-gee-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-downtown-blooms-visitathensga-dot-com-jake-gee-750.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-music-walk-fame-40watt-parker-allen-credit-visitathensga-dot-com-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-music-walk-fame-40watt-parker-allen-credit-visitathensga-dot-com-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-music-walk-fame-40watt-parker-allen-credit-visitathensga-dot-com-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-music-walk-fame-40watt-parker-allen-credit-visitathensga-dot-com-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-wuxtry-scooter-smile-visitathensgadotcom-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-wuxtry-scooter-smile-visitathensgadotcom-jason-thrasher-750-683x1024.jpg?resize=640%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-wuxtry-scooter-smile-visitathensgadotcom-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-wuxtry-scooter-smile-visitathensgadotcom-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/athens-wuxtry-scooter-smile-visitathensgadotcom-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/creature-comforts-ext-dawg-credit-explore-georgia-geoff-l-johnson-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/creature-comforts-ext-dawg-credit-explore-georgia-geoff-l-johnson-750-681x1024.jpg?resize=640%2C962&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/creature-comforts-ext-dawg-credit-explore-georgia-geoff-l-johnson-750.jpg?resize=681%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 681w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/creature-comforts-ext-dawg-credit-explore-georgia-geoff-l-johnson-750.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/creature-comforts-ext-dawg-credit-explore-georgia-geoff-l-johnson-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creature Comforts Brewing Co. &#8211; Athens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-marquee-1-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-marquee-1-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?resize=640%2C422&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-marquee-1-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-marquee-1-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-rooftop-sky-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-rooftop-sky-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-rooftop-sky-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-rooftop-sky-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-show-ghostland-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-show-ghostland-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?resize=640%2C425&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-show-ghostland-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ga-theatre-athens-show-ghostland-credit-elliott-anderson-750.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/greetings-from-athens-mural-credit-visitathensga-dot-com-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/greetings-from-athens-mural-credit-visitathensga-dot-com-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/greetings-from-athens-mural-credit-visitathensga-dot-com-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/greetings-from-athens-mural-credit-visitathensga-dot-com-jason-thrasher-750.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sanford-Stadium-2060-credit-UGA-sports-communications-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sanford-Stadium-2060-credit-UGA-sports-communications-750.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sanford-Stadium-2060-credit-UGA-sports-communications-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sanford-Stadium-2060-credit-UGA-sports-communications-750.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sanford Stadium Aerials during Football Game Date of Photo: 9\/29\/2012 Credit: Peter Frey, University of Georgia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Connells-AthFest-2018-by-Jamie-deRevere-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Connells-AthFest-2018-by-Jamie-deRevere-750.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Connells-AthFest-2018-by-Jamie-deRevere-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Connells-AthFest-2018-by-Jamie-deRevere-750.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/uga-runout-hi-credit-uga-sports-comms-chamberlain-smith-750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/uga-runout-hi-credit-uga-sports-comms-chamberlain-smith-750.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/uga-runout-hi-credit-uga-sports-comms-chamberlain-smith-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/uga-runout-hi-credit-uga-sports-comms-chamberlain-smith-750.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Georgia runs out before the Bulldogs\u2019 home opener against Auburn on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. 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