Five things to know Thursday, May 5:

1. Georgia's top elected GOP officials are closing ranks around presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. [Greg Bluestein tells you what they're saying | MSNBC host heard making comments about Melania Trump]

2. There are losses – and then there are losses of epic proportion. [Chris Vivlamore has the story on the Hawks' epic loss to the Cavs]

3. A three week-closure of a security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is about to begin. [Kelly Yamaouchi tells what that means for security wait times]

4. Among the four dozen alleged Gangster Disciples members charged in indictments unsealed Wednesday, one sticks out: An Atlanta-area police officer. [Get the details on this story here]

5. How long will the lower temperatures last? [Get your Atlanta weather forecast here]