5 things to know: Missing man found safe at home
Here are five things you should know Tuesday, August 4:
1. The search has ended for a missing man who was stranded on an island in the Chattahoochee River near Johns Creek. The man, who disappeared while swimming in the river Monday night, was found safe early Tuesday – at home. [Click here to stay up-to-date on the story]
2. Someone needs a hug today. Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman left Monday's game against the Giants with what the same said was a right oblique injury. The Braves said his status is day-to-day. [Read more here]
3. Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's baby girl, Bobbi Kristina Brown, was buried yesterday. [See photos here]
4. The third time was definitely the charm for Marietta truck driver William Cheeks, won $1 million after playing the lottery three times in one day. [Read more here]
5. Today's high temperature is expected to be 96. There is zero percent chance of rain, and very little wind. [See the full forecast here]
About the Author
Nancy Clanton is a lead producer for The AJC's platforms team, but also writes stories about health, travel, events and entertainment. A native of Knoxville and graduate of the University of Tennessee, she has worked at the AJC for 24 years.
