5 things you need to know today

Five things to know Monday, January 4:

1. Donald Trump has set his sights on the South. [How vital is Georgia to his nomination?]

2. Cherokee County sheriff's deputies have arrested a 21-year-old in connection to the stabbing death of his 54-year-old mother. [More on why the suspect is claiming he killed his mother ]

3. Armed protesters continue to illegally occupy a federal building in Oregon. [This is the latest on long simmering tension over Western land]

4. With the holidays behind us, it's easy to go into hibernation mode. Resist the urge and hit up one of these can't-miss events in Atlanta this week. [For more on what to do in Atlanta this week]

5. Well, it looks like Winter finally showed up. [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast]

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