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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens%2C_GA Athens] is a vibrant [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_town college town] in the northeast section of the state [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_%28U.S._state%29 Georgia]. Athens is known for its prolific music scene, for its nightlife and bar scene, and for being the home of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Georgia University of Georgia]. Athens is also known as a highly transient town, and, as such, hitchhikers and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_hopping trainhoppers] alike frequently visit.
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'''Athens''' is a vibrant [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_town college town] in the northeast section of the state [[Georgia (United States)|Georgia]]. Athens is known for its prolific music scene, for its nightlife and bar scene, and for being the home of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Georgia University of Georgia]. Athens is also known as a highly transient town, and, as such, hitchhikers and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_hopping trainhoppers] alike frequently visit.
  
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In terms of the best roads to hitchhike in and around Athens, a few stand above the rest.  U.S. Highway 78 spans from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta Atlanta] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusta%2C_Georgia Augusta], passing directly through Athens, where it becomes Broad Street for a small stretch.  Hitching between Athens and Atlanta is easily accomplished on US-78, although it is much more difficult around Augusta due to heavy police presence.  Highway 316 provides easy access to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrenceville%2C_Georgia Lawrenceville], where it then turns into Interstate 85.  Hitchhikers who prefer standing on entrance ramps may find Highway 316 faster than US 78 when traveling to Atlanta.  U.S. Highway 441 leaves Athens to the south, taking travelers to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milledgeville%2C_GA Milledgeville] and, eventually, to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gainesville%2C_FL Gainesville, Florida].  There are also a number of quieter rural roads leading into and out of Athens which some hitchhikers may prefer.
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== Hitchhiking out ==
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In terms of the best roads to hitchhike in and around Athens, a few stand above the rest.
  
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Like many college towns, Athens contains a number of free resources to aid travelers. The University Library and Student Learning Center (SLC) both offer free computer use and internet access to the public. For those who enjoy dumpster diving, Earthfare (large, regional organic grocer), Papa John's (pizza), and Dunkin' Donuts throw away an enormous amount of edible food. These stores can be found at 1689 South Lumpkin Street, 489 Baxter Street, and 771 Prince Avenue, respectively. Athens Food Not Bombs also currently serves free food three days a week: Monday and Wednesday at 7pm, and Saturday at 2pm. Servings take place in front of The Grill in College Square, downtown. [[User:Diyforlife|Zander]] currently maintains a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squatting squat] at 136 Elizabeth Street, which is always open to responsible, respectful travelers who need a place to rest.
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=== West toward [[Atlanta]], [[Lawrenceville]] ===
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U.S. Highway 78 spans from [[Atlanta]] to [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], passing directly through '''Athens''', where it becomes Broad Street for a small stretch. Hitching between '''Athens''' and [[Atlanta]] is easily accomplished on US-78, although it is much more difficult around [[Augusta]] due to heavy police presence. Highway 316 provides easy access to [[Lawrenceville]], where it then turns into Interstate 85. Hitchhikers who prefer standing on entrance ramps may find Highway 316 faster than US 78 when traveling to [[Atlanta]].
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=== East towards [[Augusta]], [[South Carolina]] ===
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U.S. 78 leaves '''Athens''' to the east. A good spot for hitchhiking in this direction is on the eastern edge of town by WalMart. From there hitch a ride towards Washington, GA. From Washington hitch a ride to I-20 in Thomson. At the Thomson exit is a truck stop and fast food. You can ride on I-20 towards Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC.
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=== North towards [[Commerce]], [[Greenville]] ===
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U.S. Highway 441 heads north out of '''Athens''' towards Commerce, GA, where it intersects with Interstate 85. You can usually catch a north bound ride towards Greenville/Charlotte pretty easily at this entrance ramp.  
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=== South towards [[Milledgeville]], [[Florida]] ===
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U.S. Highway 441 leaves '''Athens''' to the south, taking travelers to [[Milledgeville]] and, eventually, to [[Gainesville (Florida)]].
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There are also a number of quieter rural roads leading into and out of '''Athens''' which some hitchhikers may prefer.
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== Nomadwiki & Trashwiki ==
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Latest revision as of 15:50, 2 October 2020

Athens is a vibrant college town in the northeast section of the state Georgia. Athens is known for its prolific music scene, for its nightlife and bar scene, and for being the home of the University of Georgia. Athens is also known as a highly transient town, and, as such, hitchhikers and trainhoppers alike frequently visit.

Hitchhiking out

<map lat='33.95133445208435' lng='-83.39309692382812' zoom='11' view='0' float='right' /> In terms of the best roads to hitchhike in and around Athens, a few stand above the rest.

West toward Atlanta, Lawrenceville

U.S. Highway 78 spans from Atlanta to Augusta, passing directly through Athens, where it becomes Broad Street for a small stretch. Hitching between Athens and Atlanta is easily accomplished on US-78, although it is much more difficult around Augusta due to heavy police presence. Highway 316 provides easy access to Lawrenceville, where it then turns into Interstate 85. Hitchhikers who prefer standing on entrance ramps may find Highway 316 faster than US 78 when traveling to Atlanta.

East towards Augusta, South Carolina

U.S. 78 leaves Athens to the east. A good spot for hitchhiking in this direction is on the eastern edge of town by WalMart. From there hitch a ride towards Washington, GA. From Washington hitch a ride to I-20 in Thomson. At the Thomson exit is a truck stop and fast food. You can ride on I-20 towards Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC.

North towards Commerce, Greenville

U.S. Highway 441 heads north out of Athens towards Commerce, GA, where it intersects with Interstate 85. You can usually catch a north bound ride towards Greenville/Charlotte pretty easily at this entrance ramp.

South towards Milledgeville, Florida

U.S. Highway 441 leaves Athens to the south, taking travelers to Milledgeville and, eventually, to Gainesville (Florida).

There are also a number of quieter rural roads leading into and out of Athens which some hitchhikers may prefer.

Nomadwiki & Trashwiki

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