5 things to know: Dozens of Georgia prison guards arrested on federal charges
Five things to know Friday, Feb. 12:
1. Arrests were being made across Georgia, as about four dozen current and former state prison guards were told they face drug and bribery charges. [Bill Rankin has the story on what they're accused of]
2. In last night's debate, Democratic presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders warned of systemic racism. [Greg Bluestein has the story from Milwaukee | top moments from the debate | John Lewis says he never saw Sanders during the fight for civil rights]
3. Today is Georgia Day, marking the date 114 settlers founded our state. [Cailen O'Brien tells you how you can celebrate | test your knowledge of Georgia with our history quiz]
4. A municipal court judge remembers slain Riverdale police Maj. Greg "Lem" Barney as one of the good guys. [Read more here]
5. It's dry now, but that's going to change soon. [Lauren Foreman has the details | get your full Atlanta area weather forecast here]
Bonus content
Throughout February, we're bringing you 29 reasons to celebrate Black History Month. To get you through the weekend, here are No. 12, Booker T. Washington; No. 13, Bessie Coleman; and No. 14, a look at the couples who fought for civil rights — including Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King, and Andrew and Jean Young.
