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5 things to know: Julio, Viola and Julio all 'rise up'

Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons makes a first down reception in the fourth quarter Sunday. The Falcons defeated the New York Giants 24-20. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

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Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons makes a first down reception in the fourth quarter Sunday. The Falcons defeated the New York Giants 24-20. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
By Staff reports
Sept 21, 2015

Five things you should know Monday, September 21:

1. Who "rose up" yesterday, in addition to the Falcons? [Julio Jones makes even opponents gasp | Viola Davis brings home an Emmy | Julio Teheran is perfect for six innings]

2. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the wrong-way crash that killed a woman on Ga. 400. [Read the full story here]

3. Reruns, be gone! The fall season kicks off tonight with new episodes of your favorite shows. [Read Rodney Ho's blog here]

4. One of the two freed American hostages is an Atlanta native. [Read our story on Scott Darden here]

5. The good news: It won't be hot today. The bad news: There is a 20 percent chance of rain [Get your full forecast here]

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