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  1. Refs didn't help at all. That's BS. In the Auburn game, the SEC reviewed 11 calls, 9 were inaccurate and 4 went against UGA. It wasn't as one sided as our haters try to make it.
  2. I'm a UGA alum and will be there Sat. I sincerely hope a large amount of Longhorns comes and enjoys Athens and our campus. I've had a lot of respect for UT (the real one) for quite some time. The burnt orange jerseys, the horn silhouette on the helmet, Texas Fight, March Grandioso, the famous celebrity alums (Davy Crockett [Fess Parker], McConaghey, Wes Anderson, Dabney Coleman, Renee Zellweger, Glen Powell, the Wilson Bros, etc).... What a phenomenal university and amazing city to be located in. Glad y'all are in the SEC and I sincerely hope you've enjoyed the trips, the fans and the pageantry thus far. That said, I'm a sensitive person about certain things and am hurt after reading some of the comments in this thread about our little "shanty" town and "industrial" school. I've actually never read more inaccurate and insulting things written about our town and campus lol. I'm also very disappointed in our friends from G-Tech and UF that let all of these insults and oversights pass without any corrections and/or admonishment. They hate to admit it, but Athens and UGA are amazing and incredible in so many ways. Without further ado, I've written a bit about the university and city you'll be visiting as well as some suggestions for your trip: -I've never heard of anyone flying into Chattanooga or Greenville to visit Athens or even Atlanta. That's crazy talk. That'd be like flying into Waco to visit Dallas or Austin. -The Atlanta airport is the busiest airport in the world and has also been listed as one of the best. Unless you want to fly direct into Athens on private planes (and I've heard your fans do this in large numbers), you definitely want to fly into ATL. They serve thousands of travelers per day and you'll be in and out quickly. Ubers, Lyfts, limos, SUVs, etc are there and plentiful. -Don't stay in downtown Atlanta, and if you do, take Marta, ubers or rentals elsewhere in the city. It's a huge metro area and there is a lot to do. So many visitors do very little research and end up staying downtown their entire stay, which is frustrating to see. Some advice: Atlanta is a huge metro area. I would stay away from driving through it as much as possible. It is no joke, unless you're driving at 3am. There will be traffic on gameday, so be sure to factor that in if you're driving from metro Atlanta. Nicknames for Atlanta are the Hollywood of the South, the NY of the South and, simply yet famously: The A. We've produced more film productions than any other state or city in the past few years other than LA. We've hosted the Summer Olympics, the Super Bowl several times, the CFB national championship, the Final Four, etc. We will be hosting, I believe, 8 World Cup games next year. CFB HOF, Aquarium and Coke Museum are downtown and can be hit within a half day. Those are the most touristy things to see. Ponce City Market is east of downtown and provides a panoramic view of the city and access to the Beltline, which is a must-do when in Atlanta. At PCM, you can eat at any of the fine dining establishments there, shop or go to the roof and see the skyine. On the Beltline you can walk or take the rental scooter of your choice while walking from neighborhood to neighborhood. There are breweries, restaurants and quite a bit more. Midtown has a Manhattan-like feel with skyscrapers surrounding the street grid and the usual big city activity surrounding it. Nearby is Piedmont Park. It was designed in the late 1800s by one of the Olmsteds. The weather will be sunny and 70 later this week, so it should be nice for a stroll through the park. Whatever you do, don't go west of the Connector in Midtown. Rough crowd over there. Don't do the Varsity thing. It's very overrated and is across the interstate from a place no one really ever wants to go (just kidding, tech fans ). Virginia-Highlands is a nice neighborhood nearby to walk around, take in the local atmosphere and enjoy a casual, yet quality lunch or dinner, a crafted latte or a happy hour cocktail. Buckhead is directly north of Midtown and features some impressive neighborhoods and residential architecture. You can find pretty much any cuisine you are looking for there and the Rodeo Drive of the South for high-end shopping. The Chattahoochee River runs west and north of the city. There are several hiking trails in and around the river for your outdoor pleasure. Enjoy the tall decidupous trees and hilly landscapes overlooking the river and the surrounding area. Truist Park, home of the Braves, on the NW side of the city right next to the river. They are open for tours and the surrounding Battery is a nice place to walk around and shop, etc, and even take in a concert. There are several music venues in the city, from stadium shows at Truist Park and MBS all the way to more than a dozen more intimate spaces of varying sizes. If you're a live music fan, you'll surely find a concert in Atlanta or Athens to your liking. To address the BBQ question, this is the SE, so you're going to find more pork BBQ which is a completely different thing than brisket. I thought y'all knew that. Athens recs: The Classic City has been named one of the best college towns in America for decades. It is known for its dynamic college music scene (REM, B-52's, Widespread Panic, Danger Mouse, Of Montreal and others), expansive bar and restaurant scene as well as being one of the best places to retire. The University is one of the top 50 overall in America per USNWR and a top 10 public per Niche. Downtown is perfectly walkable and features dozens of bars and restaurants. For drinks, try The Globe, Cutters or Allgood. Sit-down restaurants include Last Resort, Tiger, The National, Osteria Athena and Porterhouse Grill. Near downtown are Maepole and White Tiger Gourmet. In nearby Five Points, there are a few restaurants and bars away from the hustle-bustle of downtown. Royal Pheasant is a nice take on an English pub, Marker 7 features local seafood, Fine & Ten is fine dining and Slater's may be the best steakhouse in town. On campus are the Athens Botanical Gardens which is free for visitors. It may not be in the best condition right now due to tonight's sudden freeze, but it is a good place to spend time regardless. The Oconee Greenway is a walking path through the natural area surrounding downtown. It features nice views of the river and the surrounding forests, which also being a stone's throw from campus and downtown Athens. It's a great way to get some exercise while also taking in your surroundings. On the southside of campus, the Georgia Museum of Art also offers free admittance for visitors. They feature a nice variety of artwork from the past 4 centuries. Friday night UGA is playing Georgia Tech on the hardwood in the Coliseum at 9pm if you're in town and looking for something to do after dinner. Friday night (7) and Sunday afternoon (1) the UGA ice hockey team is hosting your Longhorns at the downtown arena. Here is a list of concerts in and around Athens. Who knows, you may stumble upon the next REM or B-52s. You'll notice the plaques on the sidewalk downtown commemorating Athens musicians who made it big, including the two previously mentioned. The 40 Watt and Georgia Theater are fairly well known for hosting several famous acts over the years before and after they made it big. They are located just a few yards away from each other downtown. There are a several other music venues in the area as well. After the game, LIttle Italy (Pizza), the Grill (a classic diner) and Clarke's Standard will still be serving food as will the famous .... Waffle House! For gameday, I'd start downtown and walk through North Campus to the stadium. It's roughly a 20-minute walk, but there are dozens of places to pregame downtown if you don't have a tailgate to attend. North Campus buildings were mostly built in the early 1800s when the University opened its doors at the nation's first state chartered University. Take your time walking through to appreciate the history and significance of where you are when on North Campus. It's a major reason why our campus is consistently listed as one of the best and most beautiful in our great nation. Sanford Stadium was built in 1929 in a natural valley and visitors can still see into it from the nearby bridge that runs almost directly through it. I'd suggest checking out that view. The stadium serves several different types of beers (local and domestic) and also has a variety of concession options. Simply put - you're not in Kansas anymore. This isn't some Big XII truckstop town. Some of the comments in this thread are unacceptable and alarming. For such an impressive university, some of you are really kind of clueless. Regardless, enjoy your trip except for the final score! Hopefully, we'll see each other again in the playoff.
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