5 things to know: Atlanta Silverbacks call it quits

Five things to know for Tuesday, Jan. 12:

1. The Atlanta Silverbacks pro soccer team has ceased operations. [Doug Roberson has the details here]

2. In our newest poll, Georgia voters give President Barack Obama and Gov. Nathan Deal pretty much the same approval rating. [Read Greg Bluestein's blog here | today's tip sheet for the Georgia Legislature]

3. Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has announced his engagement to Jerry Hall (Mick Jagger's ex). [Get the full story here]

4. Local rapper's story of profiling incident is disputed by the bank and the police. [Rosalind Bentley has the story]

5. There is zero percent chance of rain today. There is also zero percent chance of warmth. [Get your Atlanta area weather forecast here]

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