1. Following cancer treatment, Jimmy Carter in Memphis building houses
Former President Jimmy Carter has completed four treatments for brain cancer, but is still keeping busy. When the 91-year-old Georgia native had some free time Monday morning, he went out and built a house in Memphis, Tenn. with Habitat for Humanity. "As long as I feel good and I'm able, I want to continue like I always have," he said. Read more.
Developers of Avatron Park announced a deal with the film company to bring attractions based on films like the "Hunger Games." The first phase of the $625-million theme park is expected to open in January 2019, according to partners and siblings Jo and James Ram. Read more.
3. Weather forecast: El Nino is in the house
Channel 2 Action News Meteorologist Glenn Burns said this winter is going be much like the dreary, rainy weather Atlantans are experiencing this week. The cause? An irregularly occurring climate pattern, El Nino. Read more.
4. U.S. Supreme Court: Race not a factor in Ga. death case? Really?
On Monday, a majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared ready to say race was a primary factor in the Georgia death penalty case involving Timothy Tyrone Foster. At least six of the nine justices reacted with skepticism to arguments from Floyd County prosecutors who claimed all four of the eligible black jurors were not struck primarily for their race. Read more.
5. Sefolosha ruled out versus Heat
Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha will not play in Tuesday's game against the Heat due to ankle rehabilitation. Other probables: Jeff Teague, Mike Muscala and Kyle Korver. Read more.
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