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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Athens, Georgia

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The Tree That Owns Itself

A white oak with property rights.

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The Athens Double Barreled Cannon

After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat.

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Chicken Mull

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Chicken Mull

A buttery Southern specialty inspired by 19th-century seaside cookouts.

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