Five things to know Friday, Feb. 5:

1. Former state Rep. Tyrone Brooks has to pay $250,000 in restitution for diverting charitable donations to his personal use. [Richard Halicks has more on civil rights leader's sentence]

2. Six arrests, including the a hospital CEO, were made when federal agents raided a north Georgia hospital in a prescription drug bust. [Kimberly James tells you more about what happened]

3. We've lost another great performer. Maurice White, the co-founder of the Earth, Wind & Fire, died Wednesday at age 74. [Our music blogger, Melissa Ruggieri brings you the story]

4. If you haven't already made weekend plans, we have some ideas for you. [Check out our recommendations here]

5. Looks like winter decided to come back to Atlanta. [Get your Friday and weekend Atlanta-area forecast here]

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During February, we're bringing you 29 reasons to celebrate Black History Month. Here are two more: Jefferson Long, the first black man to be elected to the Georgia House; and Atlanta-born Gladys Knight, the legendary singer. See all of our coverage of events and history here.

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University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue said joining neighboring states to form a new accreditation agency will “keep Georgia’s universities among the best in the nation." (Jason Getz/AJC)

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