5 things to know today: Prince, politics at BET Awards

Prince and politics. The BET Awards — or "The Prince Tribute Show" — featured emotional and energetic performances from Sheila E., Stevie Wonder and Jennifer Hudson honoring the Purple One, along with plenty of political statements.

The Bud and Bartolo show. Bud Norris, Freddie Freeman and Adonis Garcia fueled the Braves to a win over the Mets and Bartolo Colon Sunday afternoon at Turner Field.

Summitt family asks for prayers. Amid reports of former Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt's failing health, her family has issued a statement that the 64-year-old Summitt is surrounded by the people who mean the most to her.

Tragedy in Texas. A mother and gun advocate who was killed by police after fatally shooting her two daughters had a history of mental illness, one report says.

It's muggy out there. Scattered showers and storms will help cool temperatures Monday, but they won't suppress humidity in the metro area.

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PSC won’t delay key Georgia Power vote after Democrats’ election wins

The Georgia Public Service Commission has rejected a bid to delay a key vote on whether to allow Georgia Power to execute a historic expansion of its generation fleet.

Clapping out the paper: A farewell to ink, deadlines and the print AJC

Beginning on Jan. 1, this 157-year-old institution will become a fully digital news operation. No more paper. No more ink-stained fingers. No more paper in your driveway.