1. 4 people found, 1 still missing in Chattahoochee rescue
According to Channel 2 Action News, authorities executed a water rescue Monday evening after five people were stranded on an island in the Chattahoochee River near Johns Creek. Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Roswell and Johns Creek officials are searching for the fifth. Read more.
Chanel Inc. is suing Eric Williams, a Lithonia entrepreneur, for at least $2 million. The luxury chain is claiming Williams is infringing on the company's trademark logo and products through his Haus of Ebon accessories store. Chanel, which has been successful in the past in going after businesses that they feel have violated its trademark, is concerned that the fake products cause confusion and "deceive customers." Read more.
3. Bill Hemmer celebrates a decade with Fox News
Bill Hemmer worked at CNN from 1996 to 2003 and is now celebrating a decade at rival Fox News in New York as a midmorning anchor. It's possible that Hemmer is the first on-air broadcaster to work a decade or more at both cable news networks. Read more.
4. Braves first baseman Freeman leaves game with injury
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman left Monday's game with what could be a right oblique injury. While playing against the Giants, Freeman winced after fouling off a pitch in the third inning and took some time to get back in the batter's box. His status is listed as day-to-day. Read more.
5. Jimmy Carter undergoes surgery at Emory
According to The Carter Center in Atlanta, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter underwent an elective procedure Monday to remove a small mass in his liver. The operation, which was held at Emory University Hospital, proceeded without issues with a prognosis for a full recovery. Read more.
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