As regular readers will have noted by now, I like occasionally to spotlight some of the fabulous small cities and towns across America, places that offer all the conveniences for a modern lifestyle, but that haven't lost the small-town sense of community.

Today's spotlight falls on Athens, Georgia, a small city of some 100,000 locatd about an hour from Atlanta, and home to the University of Georgia.  With a total of over 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students, the university insures that Athens has a thriving intellectual and cultural life. Rolling Stone magazine considers Athens to be the "#1 College Music Scene in America," and the New York Times named Athens "Live Music Central." Athfest, in late June, attracts over 100 bands that play on indoor and outdoor stages throughout the weekend.

Athens has a vibrant sense of history as well, with a beautifull resotred downtown area boasting several historic districts, where visitors can venture back in time to ante-bellum homes and Victorian mansions. Athens lies on one of the Heartlands of the Confederacy Trails. There are loads of parks, golf courses, and other recreational opportunities as well.

Find out "All About Athens, GA" any time, conveniently, online. This Internet resources is provided by Michelle DeRepentigny, a broker with Success Realty in Athens, to help those who have never visited Athens see just why they should, as well as to help keep locals updated about community information.

Athens has some fantastic property values, too!

Take a look at the property at right. This brand new, 4 BR, 2 BA home on an acre in Athens, GA is offered for just $199,900! This sure makes Athens seem attractive to all of us living in much more expensive real estate markets! Lest you think this property is just an exception, go ahead: search Athens homes for sale yourself. Michelle's website provides that ability as well, and you can even see how much home you qualify to buy right away online, too.