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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Burgers, beers, bliss: When you just need a no-fuss spot for juicy burgers, saucy wings, and all the fried comfort hits, Blind Pig Tavern delivers with a solid beer lineup and plenty of local vibes across Downtown, Westside, and Watkinsville.
Shuck yeah, Athens: Seabear Oyster Bar keeps it chic and lively with briny, beautifully shucked oysters, creative seafood plates, and cocktails that don’t phone it in.
Rolls, grills, and karaoke: Shokitini nails the inspired Japanese fusion thing with creative sushi, hibachi from the grill, and a contemporary lounge built for lingering over sake or inventive cocktails.
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The five stories Athens readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Ghavi's The Steak Place opened at the corner of Prince and Hawthorne avenues in Athens, under owner Bahman “Dr.
Full story at flagpole.com ↗
US News has named five Georgia hospitals among the best in the US, according to its 2026-2027 rankings.
Full story at savannahnow.com ↗
Georgia Square Mall in Athens, Georgia, is facing uncertainty as developer Mark Jennings, co-founder of the Leaven Group, has stalled his efforts to transform the property.
Full story at feeds.ajc.com ↗
JMU women's soccer lost 6-0 to No. 25 Georgia in front of an NCAA record crowd at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.
Full story at rocktownnow.com ↗
Ted's Montana Grill opened its first Athens location on August 24 at 196 Alps Road in the Beechwood Shopping Center.
Full story at onlineathens.com ↗
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