5 things to know today: How Donald Trump won Georgia

President-elect Donald Trump pumps his fist after giving his acceptance speech as his wife Melania Trump, right, and their son Barron Trump follow him during his election night rally, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Nov 9, 2016

1. How Trump won Georgia and other takeaways from a stunning night. Donald Trump scored an epic upset victory over Hillary Clinton early Wednesday, notching victories in most battleground states while keeping Georgia firmly in the Republican column. [Read here]

2. What role will Gingrich have in a Trump administration? He was a short-lister for Donald Trump's vice president. He was one of the mogul's few defenders among the Republican Party's elder statesmen. So what will be Newt Gingrich's reward for his loyalty? We're about to find out. [Read here]

3. One Falcon's view of Election Night was worth following. On Election Day, Jacob Tamme, a tight end for the Falcons, kept us entertained with his view of the events and his fascination with a bust cake of Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States. [Read here]

4. Opportunity School District rejected. Georgia voters rejected the ballot question to amend the state constitution and allow a state takeover of the worst performing schools. [Read here]

5. Johnny Isakson cruises to third term in U.S. Senate. Johnny Isakson, a towering figure in Georgia's Republican Party after more than four decades in elected office, easily secured a third term in the U.S. Senate Tuesday. [Read here]

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