The 5 things you need to know today in Atlanta

Five things to know Wednesday, Jan. 6:

1. A 2-year-old child is being held hostage by a gunman in a Gwinnett neighborhood. The situation is ongoing. [Read more]

2. Three Georgia entrepreneurs are being honored by Forbes annual '30 Under 30' list. [Read more ]

3. Donald Trump and Samuel L. Jackson are embroiled in a war of words. [Read more]

4. Does the sudden chill have you in the mood for ice skating? There are plenty of rinks still open. [For more on what to do in Atlanta today]

5. Oh, so now it's beginning to feel like Christmas? [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast]

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