The scoop on Monday, Sept. 14: 5 things to know this morning
1. Miss Georgia is now Miss America
Betty Cantrell of Georgia was named Miss America during the contest Sunday night on a platform of "healthy children, strong America." Read more.
2. Big Brothers Big Sisters honors community leaders
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta held the Legacy Awards Gala this weekend at the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead. Three civic and business leaders who symbolize the nonprofit organization's ideals were honored including former Atlanta Falcons player Warrick Dunn, founder of Warrick Dunn Charities; Dennis P. Lockhart, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and more. Read more.
3. Braves blow late lead in franchise-record 12th straight home loss
The Braves have lost 24 of 27 games. Sunday's loss to the New York Mets marks a 12-game home skid — the longest in franchise history since accurate records were first kept in 1914. The Atlanta team is tied for last-place with Philadelphia at 56-88. Read more.
After adopting tough new standards in reading and math five years ago, the public got to see scores on the new tests aligned to the new standards for the first time. The scores may shock many, but there's an explanation. Read more.
5. Remembering Moses Malone: Great player, unforgettable man
NBA Hall-of-Famer Moses Malone died Sunday at age 60. Malone is one of just four players in NBA History with 25,000 points and 15,000 rebounds — in good company with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain and Elvin Hayes. Read more.
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