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5 things to know today: Top Georgia Republican warns of Trump-ian policies

Feb. 29, 2016 - Atlanta - Rep. Allen Peake, R - Macon, the sponsor of HB 722, which adds a number of conditions authorized for treatment with medical cannabis, reacts as it passed the house. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM
Feb. 29, 2016 - Atlanta - Rep. Allen Peake, R - Macon, the sponsor of HB 722, which adds a number of conditions authorized for treatment with medical cannabis, reacts as it passed the house. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM
Aug 22, 2016

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]

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