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5 things to know: Deal gets unlikely backup on 'religious liberty' veto

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is getting unlikely support for his veto of a "religious liberty" bill -- Democrats.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is getting unlikely support for his veto of a "religious liberty" bill -- Democrats.
By Staff reports
March 29, 2016

Five things to know Tuesday, March 29:

1. Gov. Nathan Deal is getting unlikely (and probably unwanted) support after his decision to veto the "religious liberty" bill. [Greg Bluestein tells you who supports the governor]

2. President Barack Obama will visit downtown Atlanta today, likely leading to some traffic tie-ups during the afternoon commute. [Andria Simmons keeps you updated]

3. Jeff Francoeur learns today if he'll be an Atlanta Brave when the season starts. [David O'Brien has the story]

4. An EgyptAir passenger plane flying from Alexandria to Cairo was hijacked early Tuesday. [Here's what we know now]

5. There's a chill in the air this morning. Will it last? [Get your Atlanta weather forecast here]

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