5 things to know: Amanda Davis discusses alcoholism, depression

Five things to know Wednesday, May 18:

1. Veteran TV anchor Amanda Davis returned on air for the first time in three years on CBS 46 Tuesday night to discuss her struggles with alcohol and depression. [Rodney Ho brings you this story]

2. Delta Air Lines will not renew its sponsorship of the Fox Theatre, citing a private concert by Jennifer Lopez for rival Qatar Airways. [Kelly Yamanouchi has more on this story]

3. A sheriff's deputy was charged with sexual assault after he allegedly took inappropriate photos of a woman while on duty. [Raisa Habersham has the details]

4. By late morning yesterday, Braves players knew their coach had been fired. [David O'Brien has their reactions to the news]

5. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Sound familiar? [Get your Atlanta weather forecast here]

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