1. Top Ga. Republican warns Trump-ian policies will lead to GOP 'extinction'. State Rep. Allen Peake is among the influential conservatives torn over Donald Trump's rise – and teetering toward disavowing the party's nominee. [Read here]
2. Toll rates for I-85 HOT lanes increase. The State Road and Tollway Authority announced earlier this month that toll rates for several parts of I-85's HOT lanes—which run 16 miles from northern Gwinnett to DeKalb counties—will increase. [Read here]
3. Is Freaknik, the former spring break bash known for its traffic tie-ups, coming back? Promoters are using the name to publicize a party scheduled for Labor Day weekend in Stone Mountain. [Read here]
4. Friends, family remember teen killed in crash. Summer Lee, 18, was on her way to a babysitting job when she was caught in a nine-car deadly wreck in Henry County. [Read here]
5. Dry, warm day ahead. A cold front is expected to bring down humidity and keep highs below the 90-degree mark, according to Channel 2 Action News. [Read here]