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5 things to know: Chipper Jones throws his support behind Mark Richt

AUGUST 8, 2015-ATLANTA: Chipper Jones take batting practice before a softball game with the 1995 Braves team against other Braves alumni at Turner Field in Atlanta on Saturday August 8th, 2015. (Photo by Phil Skinner)

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AUGUST 8, 2015-ATLANTA: Chipper Jones take batting practice before a softball game with the 1995 Braves team against other Braves alumni at Turner Field in Atlanta on Saturday August 8th, 2015. (Photo by Phil Skinner)
By Staff reports
Dec 4, 2015

Five things to know Friday, Dec. 4:

1. Mark Richt is getting support from another legendary Georgia sports figure, former Brave Chipper Jones. [here's what he had to say | Richt won't coach bowl game| Richt to be introduced as Miami coach today]

2. Scott Weiland, former Stone Temple Pilots singer, found dead on tour bus. [For more]

3. A Georgia sheriff's 'politically incorrect' sign is now a t-shirt . [Read what it says]

4. Do you think of roller coasters when Christmas rolls around? Holiday in the Park is now open at Six Flags. Plus three more things to do this weekend. [your weekend guide]

5. Baby, it's cold outside. How cold will it get this weekend? [get your full Atlanta area weather forecast here]

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