5 things to know: Wanda Smith confronts Amanda Davis over DUIs

Five things to know Friday, May 20:

1. V-103's Wanda Smith is known for keeping it real, and she did just that with Amanda Davis. [Rodney Ho tells you what the radio personality said to the former Fox 5 anchor]

2. Fredi Gonzalez begins his life after the Braves. [What does the former manager have planned?]

3. The Republican unrest over Gov. Nathan Deal's vetoes of the two most controversial bills this session has manifested itself in vows to oppose his plan to revive failing schools. [Greg Bluestein has the details]

4. Next month you can explore Georgia on two wheels. [Find out more about this seven-day bike tour]

5. Today will be pretty ugly outside, but the weekend should improve. [Get your Atlanta weather forecast here]

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