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Athens Arena Renamed, Fans Choose New Football Team | Athens News
Athens, Georgia, just got a major sports and music upgrade: the Classic Center Arena is now the Akins Ford Arena, set to host the new Athens Rock Lobsters hockey team and big-name concerts starting December. But that’s not all — a brand-new indoor football team is coming, letting fans vote on their name from June 29 to July 8. Four local-themed options are up for grabs: Athens Bullfrogs, Athens Crush, Athens Hedgehawgs, and Athens Panic. The winner, logo, colors, and gear will be revealed July 29 — all thanks to a fan-powered naming contest that’s already impressing the team president. Listen…
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