5 things to know: iPhone hackers hit quarter-million accounts

Five things to know for Wednesday, September 2:

1. Beware, iPhone users: Hackers reportedly have swiped nearly a quarter million Apple accounts. [Read the full story here]

2. Investigators are hopeful a new tip will lead them to the body of Justin Gaines, who was last seen alive outside a Gwinnett County nightclub eight years ago. [Read the full story here]

3. On the anniversary of V-J Day, we honor those who fought. [gallery of Atlanta area veterans]

4. Hello, college football. We've missed you. [Read Jeff Schultz's thoughts on UGA, Georgia Tech and more]

5. In case you forgot it's still summer, today's temps will remind you. [See the full forecast here]

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