Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum…read more This museum is really a hidden gem. it's on the same property as the Botanical Gardens and it is incredible. great afternoon place to spend an hour or two seeing some of the most beautiful artwork you will see. some new. some hundreds of years old. this museum is to the left of the gardens and I thought it was an event space.

Headed out for a group hike and was NOT disappointed. We opted for the Red Oak and Black Gum Loop…read more This hike was relatively easy, well marked with just a few inclines and gorgeous views along the trail. The highlight was finishing near the tulips at the end of our hike. Gorgeous morning out and perfect location for a spring kick-off in nature.

Live Wire Athens did not disappoint! Daniel and staff worked hard to create the upscale nightclub…read moreambiance we were after for our Dead Beat Club event. Everything about Live Wire is top-notch: Beautiful venue, superb sound and lighting, and a cocktail lounge that rivals any in our area. Add the courtyard with elevated deck area and it offers a cozy place for all. So many of our guests commented on the fact that they had never been there, and that it was now on their radar screen. So the next time you don't know what to do on a Tuesday summer evening, drop in to experience all that is Live Wire Athens. Tiki Taco Tuesday is coming up every week and you can enjoy Don Carne tacos and a beautifully crafted cocktail at this local family-owned and operated venue. Check their calendar for more public events, or talk to them about your wedding, graduation party, or family reunion. See you Tuesday!

LIVE WIRE FILTERS OUT THEIR GOOGLE REVIEWS, SO YOU CAN NOT LEAVE AN HONEST REVIEW THERE…read more We are writing to express our profound disappointment with the event coordination for our 20-year reunion. The experience was incredibly unprofessional, and the Class of '04 Reunion Committee felt disrespected after having paid for your services. Initially, we selected Live Wire based on the positive reviews on your social media platforms. However, after checking other review sites like Yelp, it became clear that our negative experience was not unique. We encountered significant issues with conflicting information about the services provided by your staff. Despite multiple attempts to contact our event coordinator, Erika, we did not receive clear or consistent answers to our questions. During our visit on June 25th, we were given conflicting information yet again, but your general manager, Algy, and other staff were the most pleasant and spoke with us with the level of customer service a paying client expects. Attempts to visit the venue during stated hours of operation were fruitless, as the venue was closed each time. Given the high cost of renting this venue, we expected a much higher level of service and professionalism. After speaking with the owner, Erin, we were told that we were "wasting her time" because she and other members of management had to be involved when our event coordinator, Erika, went unresponsive and we weren't getting our questions answered. Erin also mentioned that she shouldn't be communicating with one of the committee members because they weren't the point of contact, yet she was willing to take an additional $350 from our classmate for an extra hour to set up. This inconsistency was unacceptable. This business is in the hospitality and customer service industry, and Live Wire's conduct was severely lacking. We have never heard of an event coordinator not assisting with coordination. When our class representative was told Erika was not an event planner, we were already aware. However, when we expressed our concerns to Erin and Algy, their responses were contradictory. Live Wire can certainly learn from Algy, who communicated professionally while being informative and addressing our issues. If your event coordinator was unable to fulfill the responsibilities of the role, then it raises questions about the standard of service provided. If this venue could not handle event coordination, it should not have taken on the responsibility. Here's the link to UGA's Event Planning and Meeting Management Certificate. Given that this is a college town, as Erin pointed out, perhaps Live Wire could benefit from this training to better reflect professionalism in its operations. On July 4th, we received an email stating changes to our contract and confirmation that the $350 was received for the additional setup hour. Yet, they weren't the point of contact, but the money was taken. As of July 7th, Erin responded to a message indicating that yet again, misinformation was provided. Erin, you stated in your email that you said the same thing as Erika to our class representative, which you certainly did not do. Our class representative even confirmed with you multiple times prior to leaving regarding the timeline for dropping off tablecloths at 2 pm. It's a good thing that in the state of Georgia, you have the right to record conversations as long as one person is aware, and when they spoke with you, the committee was also on the phone and heard the entire conversation. You also forgot to mention that you said if your staff shared the information regarding tablecloths or any items being dropped off and set up before our arrival, you would have to speak with your team. Sounds like a lack of communication amongst your staff that had nothing to do with the client. The fact that you blatantly lied about your conversation in an email truly shows this venue for what it is. Neither you nor Erika owned up to any customer service lapses, which was mind-blowing. On July 8th, Erika finally reached out to our point of contact by phone and provided direct contact information, less than four days before our event. The simple fact that there was a thread going back and forth between your event coordinator and our point of contact prior to July 8th and your event coordinator went unresponsive is what warranted the call for clarity yet again. And it seems that both you and your event coordinator are on the same page when it comes to telling the customer to make sure we have a great time at the event and not to worry about logistics leading up to it. So, you wanted us to put trust in the fact that everything would work itself out, but your business has made that impossibly hard to do.

At the beginning of the day, I was not even sure that we'd visit here. However, their website noted…read morethat you had to make an advanced reservation to be admitted (per my understanding), so I dutifully made a reservation for 2. As it happened, we were able to make it here around 2:15 p.m. or so on a Saturday. We had visited once before over a decade previously, so I had no real recollection of it. The museum is located within a mile of the loop highway around Athens. We arrived and parked in the covered deck. To access the museum, you then walk down away from where you entered. I found the front desk and offered to show the young woman staffing it our tickets. She said that she did not have a way to actually scan those, so we were waived in... I liked a wall-exhibit as you enter: large letters spelling 'WELCOME' but formed from several types of mounted security cameras (none or some of which may be active...). You ascend a long stairway. to your left is some temporary exhibits. These were more of the 'modern art' variety. A series of rooms about Hiroshima and another room with sensory nausea-inducing video. In the opposite direction are the more static galleries. These are laid out roughly in accordance with art styles or time periods. There is a room devoted to colonial / antebellum Georgia, one devoted to Impressionism, one to 1930's Depression-era works, etc. I enjoyed these more than I did the modern wing. We finihsed up and headed out within an hour. The exhibit is free. Unless there is some travelling exhibit that is of particular interest, I don't think I'll likely be back within another decade, though.

You may head to Athens because of UGA sports. (Go Dawgs!) Perhaps you have kids attending the…read moreuniversity. Possibly you take the drive to eat at chef Hugh Atcheson's acclaimed "Five & Ten" restaurant. But are you familiar with the Georgia Museum of Art? Reason in itself to visit Athens. With a diversity of exhibits in galleries filling the second floor, you're bound to view something -- perhaps many things -- that stops you in your tracks. Representation by the de Koonings, Renoir, Cassatt, Okeefe and other acclaimed artists, you will also be turned on to talent you likely haven't heard of. I was captivated by the photography of Jim Fiscus as well as the gallery featuring work of black artists. Regarding logistics: the museum is open every day except Monday. Check their website for hours. Parking is free, as is the museum. But if you can, consider putting a few dollars in the kitty to help defray expenses.

Glad to have a nice clean theater nearby with comfortable adjustable seating. All seats have good…read moreviews of theaters. You can get tickets online to reserve your seats. There is a party room for special occasions. Plenty of free parking. Disability accessible. Large clean restrooms.

GTC is my fav spot to enjoy a movie! My kiddo absolutely loves the reclining seats and will not go…read moreto a movie anywhere else. You also get to pick your seats before you arrive which is so nice! I'm also a sucker for their popcorn always fresh! We even had one of my kiddo's birthday celebrations here and it was fantastic. I love party planning and they let me do it up in their spacious party room. Including letting me bring all table linens, feather vase centerpieces, a cake, table decor, a welcome sign for outside, two paparazzi cardboard cutouts I made that had flashing camera bulbs, a full red carpet (inside the room) and two 10ft Oscar balloon statues that I made. The only downside was that the movie she chose (The Goonies) wasn't available due to licensing but we had a backup and she had a wonderful time watching one of her favorite movies in an entire theater with all of her friends! They even offer snack packages that include drink popcorn and small candy which was great! It was a great Hollywood style affair and we had an absolute blast!! The theater planner and staff we worked with was great very friendly and helpful. Would 100% plan a party here again or rent out one of their comfy and extremely clean theaters. We recently saw The Sheep Detectives there so have to include that as well such a cute and funny film! If you haven't seen a movie here you're missing out go treat yourself!!

I took a group of 25 seniors to the museum for a Daytrip recently. Sarah at the Visitor center was…read moremy contact and was waiting for us on arrival. Super tour guide Jeff was so informative and passionate and we all enjoyed getting a history lesson of Watkinsville. Definitely worth a trip!

A cool old historic museum. I'm glad it's still kept up and has beautiful grounds. I wanted to go…read morethrough but it's closed on Sunday. I'll edit this review when that day comes. You should check it out.

We love this fair go every year. Great entertainment, great rides, very clean…read more Have so many rides for the kids. We loved the free circus, and the Bee transformer. Just had an all-out great time. We went the night of the Mullet contest that was so fun to watch. Definitely going this year again.

I moved to Elbert county in 2020 and have enjoyed the fair each year. They have new owners (2023) I…read morehave seen some good changes.

The owners are great folks! We go there often and the service is great as well as their wine…read moreofferings! We leave with a case of wine every time we visit their winery.

We bought a bottle of "Let the Big Dawg Drink", a cabernet/merlot blend that they make here and it…read morewas the worst bottle of wine we have ever purchased, and we've been to 30+ wineries in Georgia alone over the last 25 years. The wine was CARBONATED and bore no resemblance to the sample we tried at the winery. We reached out to Victor, the owner/winemaker, to question him and ask for a resolution, and were completely ignored. Take your business elsewhere unless you like ZERO customer service and a winery that doesn't know how to properly bottle or age its wines. Just look at the FIZZ in the attached pictures.

Over the decades, Sanford Stadium has undergone multiple expansions, growing to a current capacity…read moreof 93,033, making it the fifth-largest stadium in the SEC and ninth-largest in the NCAA. The playing surface remains natural grass - Tifton 419 Bermuda - unlike many stadiums that have switched to artificial turf. Sanford Stadium opened in 1929 with a modest capacity of 30,000. It is named after Steadman Vincent Sanford, a key figure in UGA athletics and administration. Its signature feature is the privet hedges surrounding the field. These were part of the original design and remains a beloved symbol of Georgia football. The stadium sits in a natural valley between North and South Campus in Athens, Georgia, giving it a bowl-like feel that enhances crowd noise and intimacy. I haven't seen a game here yet. I visited the campus on a quiet day when there were no classes and found the gateway to the stadium open. Even completely empty, it's intimidating. I don't know if I can loudly say "Go Dawgs" because my daughter is a University of Arkansas graduate. "Wooo Pig Sooie! Razorbacks!" [Review 1393 of 2025 - 865 in Georgia - 24945 overall]

Overall a great facility. They need to work a little better on their customer service from the 3rd…read moreparty event company they contract as many we interacted with had minimal knowledge on how to trouble ticket issues and security was very cold. Games are fun here no matter where you sit!