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5 things to know: Fiery crash kills driver at Georgia Tech

The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash and fire at Georgia Tech’s ROTC building. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash and fire at Georgia Tech’s ROTC building. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
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Oct 15, 2015

5 things to know on Thursday, October 15:

1. A driver died early this morning while a Georgia State Patrol car pursued him. After losing sight of the car, the patrolmen discontinued the pursuit. 40 minutes later, the car was found burning, with the driver dead. [Read more here]

2. The morning host of NewsRadio 106.7 is off the air, pending an investigation into an interview with Donald Trump. Steve McCoy claimed that the Trump campaign asked him to not ask any policy questions, a claim that the campaign denies. [Read more here]

3. A University of Georgia student accused of rape has been banned from Athens-Clarke County while the case is pending. [Read more here]

4. The Falcons will take on rivals the New Orleans Saints tonight on the road. Michael Cunningham has 5 reasons why they will come away with a victory. [Read more here]

5. Tonight's temperatures will dip into the upper 50s. [Not a drop of rain ahead]

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