🏅 How Mayor Girtz got in the Hall of Fame

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Our sixth Dinner Club was amazing! Thank you to the 42 people who came this Tuesday.

If you have no idea what the event I’m talking about is:

We pair tables of 6 strangers together at a great local restaurant as a way to meet new people in the city specifically tailored to your vibe.

How it works:

• Take a short personality quiz

• Get matched with 5 compatible guests

• We pick the restaurant, handle the details, and provide conversation starters

You just show up.

NEXT DATE: Tuesday, August 4th at 7:00 PM

If you've been craving conversations with substance (the kind that remind you why community matters) then this is for you. If you want to reserve your limited spot (or read about it more), just click below. 16 seats are already taken:

“I would definitely go again and will highly recommend to my friends!” - Sydney Burd

“I’m looking forward to the next outing!! So fun!!” - Joy Hoyt

Any questions? Just hit reply. See you there.

🤿 How Athenians of All Ages are Learning Scuba Diving this Summer

If you’ve ever thought scuba looked fun but never knew where to start, contacting Dolphin Dive Center is the local Athens shop that helps beginners get certified.

Since 1999, they’ve helped Athenians start diving with beginner certification, equipment sales and service, continuing education, and dive trips.

Their beginner Open Water course is made for first-timers: no prior scuba certification required, minimum age 12, online learning, classroom time, pool practice, and instructor-led checkout dives.

You don’t need to be young, ultra-fit, or the adventure-sports type to ask about it, just comfortable in the water and healthy enough to dive.

It works for adults, teens, parents, couples, empty nesters, retirees, and friend groups who want to do something more memorable this summer than the usual dinner plans.

Classes run every month, so now is the right time to get your questions answered and see which upcoming class fits your schedule.

Fill out the Contact Form and Dolphin Dive Center will help you figure out the right first step.

Thank you to our local sponsors who help make this publication possible 🙏

Presented by Team Bernstein:

🍴 Athens' Biggest Restaurant Week Yet

Athens Restaurant Week is back July 13–19, bringing its biggest lineup yet with more than 70 local restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and dessert spots participating across the city. Athens Restaurant Week is bigger than ever this year with some amazing deals!

Why It Matters: Restaurant Week is one of the best opportunities of the year to support local businesses while taking advantage of special offers you won't find year-round.

Read more here.

🏅 Mayor Kelly Girtz Inducted into State Hall of Fame

Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz has been inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame, an honor recognizing local leaders who have made lasting contributions to communities across the state. He is recognized for his leadership in areas including affordable housing, economic development, transportation and sustainability.

Why It Matters: The recognition highlights the impact of local leadership and puts Athens in the statewide spotlight by honoring one of its longtime public officials.

Read more here.

If you have a flight out of Atlanta this summer, Andy’s Transport Services is a local Athens ride service that helps you skip the parking, traffic, and pickup stress.

Andy has been a professional driver for more than 40 years and started ATS to offer transportation that feels more personal, reliable, and respectful.

They handle airport rides, long-distance trips, event transportation, senior transportation, wedding shuttles, and more.

If your next trip is already on the calendar, this is one of those things worth booking before the week gets busy. Call 762-400-2141.

Thank you to our local sponsors who help make this publication possible 🙏

🎭 ACT Teen Performance | Morton Theatre | Athens | 7/10 | More
Delightful production performed by the talented young actors of their Teen Performance Camp.

🐶 Paws On The Patio | Hotel Indigo | Athens | 7/12 | More Partnering with Athens Pets, come enjoy a cocktail while finding your forever furry friend.

📚 Free Author Talk & Reading | Historic Athens Welcome Center | Athens | 7/19 | More

Hear local author and retired UGA professor Dr. Ron Balthazor read from A Book of Seasons, followed by an author talk, light refreshments, and a tour of Athens’ oldest surviving house.

🎵 Live Music: Interstellar Echoes | Georgia Theatre | Athens | 7/10 | More A tribute performance to Pink Floyd!

🎸 Live Music: Los Cantares and More | 40 Watt Club | Athens | 7/10 | More Enjoy a night of live music, featuring four different bands

🦈 Shark Night | Athentic Brewing Co. | Athens | 7/10 | More Catch Kinky Waikiki before a 9 p.m. screening of the classic film Jaws.

🎶 Live Music: Amy Ray Band - Grassland | 40 Watt Club | Athens | 7/11 | More Enjoy a night of live music in one of Athens' favorite venues.

🎤 R&B Karaoke Experience | Morton Theatre | Athens | 7/11 | More This is your night to pay homage to the greatest hits in R&B history.

If you want to read any of our previous issues, check them out HERE on our website.