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Jumping outside the city limits for a moment…

Robert writes in to report that “the Georgia Theatre in Athens has burned to the ground this morning.”

The news of the fire is all over Twitter this morning and the AJC has eyewitness reports.  As Paste Magazine notes, “The Georgia Theatre has been home to countless shows from notable Athens acts such as R.E.M., Pylon, The B-52s and Drive-By Truckers, as well as myriad national touring acts. The venue was set to host several bands at next weekend’s AthFest.”

There are no reports of injuries.

This tragedy will undoubtably affect many.  Musicians, preservationists, Athens-lovers, Georgians.  A sad day.