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5 things to know: Citizen journalist to sue after being roughed up at GOP rally

Brian Pritchchard with FetchYourNews.com captured these images of citizen journalist Nydia Tisdale being arrested by a Dawson County sheriff's captain for filming a political rally. He photographed Tisdale with Attorney General Sam Olens, who spoke out against the way Tisdale was treated, before the 2014 event.
Brian Pritchchard with FetchYourNews.com captured these images of citizen journalist Nydia Tisdale being arrested by a Dawson County sheriff's captain for filming a political rally. He photographed Tisdale with Attorney General Sam Olens, who spoke out against the way Tisdale was treated, before the 2014 event.
By Staff reports
May 10, 2016

Five things to know Tuesday, May 10:

1. Nydia Tisdale, the citizen journalist from Roswell who was roughed up at a Dawsonville GOP rally, plans to file a federal lawsuit today. [Greg Bluestein has the story | watch the video of the incident]

2. A Mother's Day brawl at a local restaurant was caught on cellphone video. [Raisa Habersham tells you what happened]

3. Going to Shaky Knees 2016? We have everything you need to know. [Melissa Ruggieri has the schedule, parking, tickets and more]

4. Pollen ... [how to reduce allergens in your home]

5. There is a very slight chance of rain today. How hot will it be? [Get your Atlanta weather forecast here]

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