Classic City Magazine

Stories

People, places, and creative work from across Athens.

Sajaad seated outdoors in a red and black jacket, wearing sunglasses with his palms together. — Sajaad. Credit: Riley Russil

Music

Sajaad, 808 Mafia Ash and the making of “Sic Em”

Sajaad wanted an anthem for Athens. He made it with a producer signed to Southside’s 808 Mafia.

By Team CCOctober 18, 2026

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Georgia Theatre's illuminated marquee above passing traffic in downtown Athens at night. — Georgia Theatre, August 23, 2012. Archive photograph. Credit: ESBProfessional / Envato Elements

Music

AthFest 2025, beyond the headliners

AthFest’s 2025 program connects stages, clubs and the Art Book Fair—a map for discovering Athens artists through the venues and organizations that presented them.

By Team CCOctober 16, 2026

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Illustration of an open artist book, folded zines and loose abstract prints arranged on a wooden table. — Books, zines and works on paper. Illustration. Credit: Classic City Magazine

Art

Athens, one page at a time

Athens Art Book Fair connects artists, presses and readers around work on paper. Its 2025 program placed that exchange alongside AthFest’s music weekend.

By Team CCOctober 14, 2026

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Illustration of a coffee cup beside a window overlooking brick buildings, trees and a curving road. — A view beyond the diner window. Illustration. Credit: Classic City Magazine

Art

The view beyond the Waffle House window

Micah Cash's Georgia Museum of Art exhibition invited another look at a familiar restaurant—and at the landscapes beyond it.

By Team CCOctober 12, 2026

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