Athens One Of Best In U.S. To Live

There is more national recognition for a northeast Georgia city. Athens has been rated as the 5th-best place to live in the U.S. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine compiled the list, noting that while southern charm clings to the streets, the air is charged with change. The magazine also points to the city’s relatively low unemployment rate of 6.3 percent in this tough economy. Last month Athens took a ranking of #7 nationally by Forbes magazine as one of the best cities for jobs.