Fire Engulfs Landmark Georgia Theatre In Athens

Fire Music 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.
by Associated Press
Published: Fri, June 19, 2009 - 3:15 pm CST Last Updated: Fri, June 19, 2009 - 3:28 pm CST
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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