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Events ServicesGeorgia, United States51-200 Employees

The Classic Center is a multi-venue events facility in downtown Athens, Georgia, combining a convention center, a performing arts theatre, and a covered outdoor pavilion, now including the Akins Ford Arena with a capacity of 8,500. It serves as a cultural, civic, and social hub in Northeast Georgia, offering flexible meeting space and a slate of entertainment options ranging from concerts to family shows and sporting events. The organization emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and servant-style leadership as core values to guide its client service and operations. Its mission is to enhance quality of life in Athens-Clarke County by acting as the region's cultural, civic, and social center and by generating maximum economic impact.

Recent developments show continued community engagement and expansion: in June 2026 it announced partnerships with the Clarke County School District and the International Association of Venue Managers, launching an Entertainment, Sports, and Event Management pathway program with Athens Community Career Academy, with the first class completing the program. The center has also refreshed its exhibit rotation in the Georgia Music Collections at Akins Ford Arena, underscoring its ongoing programming expansion.

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