5 things to know: Former Tech player injured in shooting

Here are five things you should know Tuesday, October 27:

1. A police report indicates that former Georgia Tech and NBA player Glen Rice Jr., son of NBA great Glen Rice Sr., was injured in a shooting at a restaurant owned by rapper T.I. [Jennifer Brett has more on the story, including the charges Rice faces]

2. Another Atlanta comfort food classic is closing after about 70 years in business. [Read Bob Townsend's restaurants blog to find out which one]

3. A new report says processed meats, including bacon and hot dogs, pose the same cancer risks as cigarettes. [Ligaya Figueras has more on this story here]

4. Charles Barkley thinks the Hawks are not a top five team in the East. [Read more on Chris Vivlamore's Hawks blog here]

5. We don't need to tell you it's going to rain today. But when will it stop? [Get your full forecast here]

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