1. UGA Olympic swimmer detained in Brazil. An attorney for two American swimmers said they will not be allowed to leave Brazil until they provide testimony about a robbery. [Read here]
2. NTSB: Pilot in deadly I-285 crash had reported issues. Four days before his plane crashed, killing everyone on board, former Asheville police officer Greg Byrd told his mechanic and flight instructor he was having trouble elevating his single-engine aircraft on take off. [Read here]
3. OK Cafe moves controversial Confederate battle flag. A carved wood rendering of the Georgia flag with Rebel emblem was quietly moved to a less prominent spot after calls to take it down. [Read here]
4. Kanye West opens pop-up shop this weekend. The rapper is bringing his "Life of Pablo" merchandise to 21 cities around the globe – and Atlanta is one of them. [Read here]
5. Forecast: More heat and scattered showers. Showers and storms will be widespread throughout metro Atlanta by the time drivers head out for the evening commute. [Read here]
In case you missed it: Dansby Swanson, in his much-anticipated major league debut went 2-for-4, and Freddie Freeman collected his career-high 24th home run, but there was little else to recommend of the Braves' performance Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins. [Read here]
