The 5 things you need to know today

Five things to know Tuesday, Jan. 5:

1. An already bad traffic situation is set to get worse as more construction begins on Windy Hill Road at I-75. [More on the situation]

2. DeKalb police are reporting of an ongoing hostage situation in a hotel. The suspect is reportedly holding a woman and 11 children. [Developments are ongoing ]

3. After 41 years, Cheshire Bridge Road favorite Alfredo's is closing. [What is going to replace the iconic restaurant?]

4. Craving barbecue today? Feeling a little short on change after the holidays? Smokebelly BBQ will be featuring half-price tapas today at 4 p.m. [For more on what to do in Atlanta today]

5. Missing the warm temps yet? [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast]

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