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Officer J. Davis, who directed traffic on Wieuca Road on Mon., Feb. 8, 2016, bundled up to protect himself against the cold. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
Officer J. Davis, who directed traffic on Wieuca Road on Mon., Feb. 8, 2016, bundled up to protect himself against the cold. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
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Five things to know Tuesday, Feb. 9:

1. An arctic cold front moved into Georgia overnight and led to flurries expected to continue throughout the day and overnight. [Lauren Foreman has the story | Atlanta-area weather forecast]

2. A college fund has been set up to help provide educational scholarships for the six children of fallen MARTA Officer Jesse Tarplin. [Andria Simmons has the details here]

3. The Falcons have released a linebacker and a safety. [Find out which ones here]

4. Monica Lewinsky has launched a new series of anti-bullying emojis, meant to give people a quick way to lend support to a friend. [Jennifer Brett tells you more in her Buzz blog]