5 things to know tonight: Liposuction patient screamed, died, but Cobb doctor won’t face charges; security tight for Falcons game and more

1. Liposuction patient screamed, died, but Cobb doctor won't face charges. April Jenkins lay on the operating table, her hands physically restrained, medical board records state. She already had been given the maximum doses of sedatives. It wouldn't be safe to give her more. [Read more]

2. Atlanta Falcons announce strict security measures for NFL playoff game. The Atlanta Falcons have announced strict security measures for the NFC Playoff game Saturday afternoon at Georgia Dome. Fans heading to the 4:35 p.m. game are encouraged not to bring any type of bag [Read more]

3. Gwinnett woman found in storage bin had been missing since New Year's Day. A Lawrenceville woman found dead inside a storage bin on a homeowner's lawn was reported missing by her husband Jan. 1, Gwinnett County police spokesman Cpl. Deon Washington said Friday. [Read more]

4. 7 accused of running prostitution business next to Dunwoody police station. Seven people were arrested after Dunwoody police busted a high-end escort service conducted in an apartment across the street from the police station. [Read more]

5. John Lewis: Donald Trump not 'a legitimate president.' U.S. Rep. John Lewis had strong words Friday on the coming inauguration of Donald Trump as president. [Read more]

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Unemployment in Georgia is down, but so is the labor force. Why?

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Georgia appeals court rules election boards must certify results

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that election board members are required to certify election results even when they have concerns about fraud or errors.

Atlanta crypto biz owner caught up in fraud says it’s ‘like living in a James Bond movie’

Prosecutors say North Korean IT specialists are 'infiltrating' tech companies in the U.S. as remote workers to steal money from businesses and funnel it back to North Korea.