Five things to know Wednesday, Feb. 17:
1. Bishop Eddie Long admitted during a recent service that he once considered taking his own life. [Shelia Poole has more on this story here]
2. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders had a prediction for the more than 4,800 who packed a Morehouse College arena to hear him speak. [Greg Bluestein tells you what Sanders said | Was Vincent Fort's speech a preview of a mayoral run?]
3. Are the Braves returning to Palm Beach for spring training? [Tim Tucker tells you what the chances are]
4. A former UGA assistant is joining Todd Gurley in Los Angeles. [Find out what he'll be doing for the Rams here]
5. Go outside today. It's going to be as close to perfect as you can get this time of year. [Your Atlanta weather forecast can be found here]
Bonus content
Throughout February, we're bringing you 29 reasons to celebrate Black History Month. Today's reason is No. 17, Alonzo Herndon, Atlanta's first black millionaire.
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