ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Police say a major fire has erupted at the
landmark Georgia Theatre in Athens that has been a venue for
Georgia bands including REM., Widespread Panic and the B-52s.
Witnesses said the fire began around 7 a.m. Friday and was a
major blaze. They said the converted movie theater would likely
suffer major damage.
In 2008 national touring acts such as the North Mississippi
All-Stars, Galactic, Robert Earl Keen, Sister Hazel and Ghostface
Killah played at the Georgia Theater.
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Fire Engulfs Landmark Georgia Theatre In Athens
Police say a major fire has erupted at thelandmark Georgia Theatre in Athens that has been a venue forGeorgia bands including REM., Widespread Panic and the B-52s.
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Published: June 19, 2009
Published: June 19, 2009
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