Five things to know Monday, Dec. 28:

1. The Falcons upset the Carolina Panthers yesterday, putting an end to their perfect season. [Jeff Schultz's take on the game | Even with the win, the Falcons are out of the playoffs]

2. A prominent Buckhead author survived an attempted home invasion. [More on how the invasion was thwarted]

3. Longtime Atlanta Braves coach Bobby Dews has died. [More on his legacy]

4.Tired of all the holiday food? Oak Steakhouse has $12 burgers and bourbon available today. [For more on what to do in Atlanta today]

5. What month is it again? Expect another warm, wet day. [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast]

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Austin Walters died from an overdose in 2021 after taking a Xanax pill laced with fentanyl, his father said. A new law named after Austin and aimed at preventing deaths from fentanyl has resulted in its first convictions in Georgia, prosecutors said. (Family photo)

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