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.
1. UGA students
Move-in day at the dorms isn’t until next Tuesday, but the U-Hauls are already trickling into town.
2. Jody Hice
Ladies and gentlemen, your next congressman. Be proud.
3. Andy Herod
The Athens-Clarke County commissioner has been put in charge of sprucing up the Eastside.
4. Josh Murray
Although former teammate Michael Bennett isn’t a fan, “The Bachelorette” nonetheless captured the hearts of Athenians, just like Murray captured the heart of Andi Dorfman.
5. Peter Dale
People are stoked about the Dale brothers’ Five Points chocolate shop.
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