1. Death toll rises in South Georgia storms. Power was out, schools were closed and cleanup was underway Monday after deadly storms and possible tornadoes ripped through South Georgia over the weekend. The storms killed at least 19 people in the Deep South, according to the Associated Press. [Read here]
2. Trump health plan to shift Medicaid funding to block grants. A top aide to Donald Trump said the Republican's healthcare policy would dole out funding for Medicaid in the form of block grants rather than an open-ended entitlement program. [Read here]
3. 'Fantastic' Dome crowd bothered Packers. For weeks, Falcons coach Dan Quinn implored the team's fans to help create an intimidating atmosphere at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons ambushed the Packers and never let up and the wire-to-wire demolition sent their supporters into a frenzy. Packers coach Mike McCarthy said the noise affected his team's performance. [Read here]
4. GOP state senator called out for wife's part in pink-hat march. On Saturday night, tea partyer and grassroots activist Debbie Dooley called out state Sen. Jesse Stone, R-Waynesboro, because his wife had donned a pink hat and marched in a protest with her daughter in Augusta, which in part was regarding concerns about Donald Trump as president. [Read here]
5. Luke Bryan will sing national anthem at Atlanta Falcons/New England Patriots Super Bowl. The Atlanta Falcons will have an extra touch of home at Super Bowl LI with Luke Bryan handling the national anthem. [Read here]
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