1. Hot-car trial: Why potential jurors were cut. As jury selection resumes today in the Justin Ross Harris murder trial, some clues have emerged as to how the court will qualify — and disqualify — people in the large pool of Glynn County citizens summoned for jury duty. Here are three reasons prospective jurors were dismissed. [Read here]
2. Henry County DA candidate surrenders campaign to George Soros. Republican Matt McCord dropped out of the race for Henry County district attorney this week, saying that Democratic mega-donor George Soros forced his hand when he poured money into his Democratic opponent's candidacy. [Read here]
3. Buckhead is getting a posh 21-story apartment tower. Modera by Mill Creek – Buckhead, which will be located directly beside The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, is a mixed-use apartment behemoth which comes with a rooftop dog park and terrace pools. [Read here]
4. 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' news briefs. AJC blogger Rodney Ho interviews Steven Weinstock, the executive producer who is the major reason why Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes are now household names. Also, Cynthia Bailey has purchased a new lakefront home for $960,000 outside of Atlanta. [Read here]
5. Metro Atlanta will get back to the heat Thursday. Atlanta will reach the 90s by 3 p.m, and temperatures will increase to a high of 91 degrees soon after, according to Channel 2 Action News. [Read here]
In case you missed it: Braves blew early 4-1 lead, lost to Marlins as tempers flared. [Read here]
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