5 things to know: Latest twist in story of 'hero' cop

Five things to know Friday, November 6:

1. Not only did he stage his suicide to look like he'd been killed in the line of duty — subjecting his community to an expensive and fruitless manhunt — but it looks like an Illinois cop also tried to hire a hit man. [Read about the latest twist in this strange story here]

2. Will LaVista Hills be a city after all? The GBI has opened an investigation in to Tuesday's election after allegations of voting irregularities. [Mark Niesse has the full story here]

3. A faux-fur pet jacket is on it. But what is No. 1 on Oprah's list of "Favorite Thing"? [You can find out here]

4. You can't stop at any of them this morning, but Dunkin' Donuts will open 46 more locations in Georgia. [Fiza Pirani has the details here]

5. Is it ever going to stop raining? Probably. But when? [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast here]

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