5 things to know: Georgia State wins bid to buy Turner Field

Five things to know the evening of Monday, Dec. 21:
1. Georgia State University has won the bid to purchase and redevelop Turner Field. [Here is what Georgia State and real estate firm Carter are planning]
2. Steve Harvey has apologized for announcing the wrong winner at last night's Miss Universe pageant. [Read his apology here | Photos of the pageant]
3. Arthur Blank is stepping back from day-to-day operations of his businesses. He has hired the head of Mercedes-Benz USA to assume operations. [Read more on why Blank wants to step back, and more on his new hire here]
4. Former UGA mascot, Uga IX, has died. [More on his history with the team here]
5. Bundle up tonight, and be sure to grab your umbrella. [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast]
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