Five things to know Thursday, April 7:

1. The Department of Justice has indicted the former chief of staff to then-U.S. Rep. Paul Broun in connection with misusing taxpayer money to finance campaign activities and obstructing a congressional investigation into the matter. [Tamar Hallerman gives you the details]

2. How did the Braves do against the Nats last night? [David O'Brien brings you the bad news (if you're a Braves fan)]

3. Interstate 20 is about to get the upgrades it needs, but at the cost of lane closures and delays for commuters. [Andria Simmons tells you when to expect traffic woes]

4. Parents of high school kids don't want their teens on a campus with guns. [Our Get Schooled blog debates the issue]

5. It's supposed to reach 71 today, and that's the last time our high temp starts with a 7 for a few days. [Get your Atlanta weather forecast here]

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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