1. Braves go 0-for-Washington, 12-game skid is longest since '77
The Braves added to their painful losing streak Sunday with a 8-4 loss against the Washington Nationals. It leaves the Atlanta team with their longest single-season losing streak in 38 years. Read more.
2. Motive unclear in Gwinnett brothers' alleged attack on parents
A possible motive behind the two Gwinnett brothers who were charged with viciously attacking their parents and trying to set their house on fire has yet to be discovered. The two brothers were reportedly cooperative during police interviews and the detectives say they have "several theories." Read more.
3. Atlanta schools head speaks out after shooting near Grady stadium
APS superintendent Meria Carstarphen wrote on her official blog that events of Friday night's shooting near a Grady High School football game proved the need for "dramatic and immediate change" for a safer city. Nearly two dozen shots were fired Friday and left one teenager in critical condition and another passerby wounded. Read more.
4. Georgia boating accidents down, 'BUI's' up heading into Labor Day
This is the last big boating weekend of the year and though tougher laws have likely led to fewer boating accidents, state officials have cautioned that they would take no chances with this Labor Day weekend. The decline in accidents has to do with the increase of Georgians cited for boating under the influence. Read more.
5. Race for Georgia governor takes shape three years out
The campaign for state governor is well under way as at least a half-dozen influential Republicans and three high-profile Democrats are already making a run for the state's top job in 2018. Read more about some of the candidates you can expect to hear more about in the upcoming years.
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