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5 things to know: Someone turned out the lights on Trump, and he liked it

Republican front-runner Donald Trump brought his campaign to Atlanta on Sunday, where he addressed a crowd at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Republican front-runner Donald Trump brought his campaign to Atlanta on Sunday, where he addressed a crowd at the Georgia World Congress Center.
By Staff reports
Feb 22, 2016

Five things to know Monday, Feb. 22:

1. Donald Trump brought his "cult of personality" to Atlanta and blew out the lights at GWCC. [Jim Galloway has the story in the Political Insider blog | how the SEC primary could redefine the race]

2. Almost immediately after the Senate passed "religious liberty" legislation, the executives of 373K decided it was time to leave Georgia. [Greg Bluestein has more on what this means]

3. One Braves prospect just couldn't wait until Wednesday to report for spring training. [David O'Brien has the story from Florida]

4. Police are investigating a shooting overnight that killed a 43-year-old man in Gwinnett County. [Lauren Foreman has more on this story here]

5. Leave the sweater at home, but don't forget the umbrella. [Get your Atlanta weather forecast here]

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Throughout February, we're bringing you coverage of Black History Month with 29 reasons why you should celebrate. Two reasons today: No. 21 Malcolm X and No. 22 Pullman Porters.

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