The scoop on Monday, Nov. 16: 5 things to know this morning
1. Metro Atlanta mourns for Paris
Atlantans came together Sunday in houses of worship and at a community vigil to mourn the victims of the Paris terror attacks, which took at least 130 lives and wounded more than 350 others. Read more.
2. Georgia officials: KKK using adopt-a-highway program to advance 'Klan Country'
The KKK's attempt to "adopt" a part of a north Georgia highway is headed to the Georgia Supreme Court, where the group's case will be defended by one of the nation's leading civil rights organizations. Read more.
3. Attacks in Paris lead to scrutiny of refugee policy
The debate over whether the U.S. and Georgia should accept more refugees fleeing war-torn country has been reignited after one of the Paris attackers posed as a migrant from Syria. Read more.
There are few ways Atlantans can help Parisians after Friday's terrorist attack. Those who are interested can reach out to aid organizations such as Secures Popular Francais, Solidarities International and more but the money sent to these organizations goes toward general relief efforts. Read more.
5. Victim's father: Suspect in Cobb teen's stabbing death is a relative
A senior at Cobb County's Allatoona Highschool was stabbed to death at her Acworth home and police believe her 18-year-old step-cousin is responsible. Read more.
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