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Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Oct. 26

Timi Conley

Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who’s hot? Who’s not? Find out below.

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Timi Conley

1. Timi Conley

The Wild Rumpus‘ master of ceremonies says this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever. See this week’s Halloween-themed Flagpole for a lot more.

2a. Cameron Wagenbrenner

2b. Breanna Ragsdale

They’re tied for second place in the APR, but Sunday’s AthHalf champs led the pack, coming in first in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively.

4. Adam Rainville

Speaking of coming in first: The local writer’s short piece took home the grand prize in this year’s Flagpole Halloween Story Contest. Read it in this week’s paper.

5. Widespread Panic

The hometown heroes will play the Classic Center in February. Get your clickin’ finger ready: Tickets are on sale soon.

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