Five things you should know on Wednesday, November 18:

1. For 18 months, Christy Dahlhauser — wife, mother, teacher and coach — fought the brain tumors. She fought until her death early Tuesday. [Read Alexis Stevens' story here | sign the guest book here]

2. Gov. Nathan Deal expanded the state Court of Appeals from 12 to 15 judges, appointing the three new judges himself. A new lawsuit says that's unconstitutional. [Read Greg Bluestein's Political Insider blog here]

3. Paris went on the offensive this morning, conducting a raid that killed two people suspected of being part of Friday's attacks. [We have more on this story here]

4. Wondering which wine to serve with Thanksgiving dinner? You can attend a wine tasting this evening that help you decide. [More about that and three other things to do today]

5. Rain. It's back, and it comes with a weather alert. [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast here]