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5 things to know: Black students removed from Trump rally in Valdosta

VALDOSTA, GA- FEBRUARY 29: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters after a rally at Valdosta State University February 29, 2016 in Valdosta, Georgia. On the eve of the Super Tuesday primaries, Trump is enjoying his best national polling numbers of the election cycle, increasing his lead over rivals Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ted Cruz (R-TX). (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)
VALDOSTA, GA- FEBRUARY 29: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters after a rally at Valdosta State University February 29, 2016 in Valdosta, Georgia. On the eve of the Super Tuesday primaries, Trump is enjoying his best national polling numbers of the election cycle, increasing his lead over rivals Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ted Cruz (R-TX). (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)
By Staff reports
March 1, 2016

Five things to know Tuesday, March 1:

1. Protesters are often removed from rallies. At GOP candidate Donald Trump's rally in Valdosta yesterday, it was about two dozen black Valdosta State students who were removed. [Tamar Hallerman tells you how the students were protesting]

2. After you vote today, let us know what brought you out to the polls via the hashtag #WhyIvoted. Post a photo to Instagram to show us the reason you took to the polls. Or, take to Twitter to tell us what brought you out on Tuesday via the same hashtag. [the polls are open, and here's what to watch fordo's and don'ts of voting | what you need to know on Super Tuesday | which candidate gets the most support in Gwinnett]

3. Comedian Katt Williams was arrested Monday on a battery charge in Georgia on Monday. [Jennifer Brett has the story]

4. Today marks the beginning of Women's History Month. [today we celebrate Ladda Tammy Duckworth]

5. Storms are heading to Georgia. [Lauren Foreman has details | your Atlanta weather forecast]

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