Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. HAWKS TO ANNOUNCE NEW COACH
Mike Budenholzer will be the Hawks new head coach. The Spurs top assistant coach was hired Tuesday to replace Larry Drew. News of the hiring was first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and later announced by the team. Budenholzer will be introduced at an 11 a.m. press conference Wednesday at Philips Arena.
2. ATLANTA HOME PRICES UP, BUT ONLY TO 1999 LEVELS
Though the region's home values jumped a whopping 19.1 percent in March compared to a year earlier, according to a monthly index released Tuesday, the gaudy growth rate reflects just how far values had tumbled in early 2012. Metro values hit rock bottom in March 2012, forced by foreclosures and other factors to a level not seen since 1995. But home prices are only one factor boosting the U.S. economy.
3. WHO'S THE FAMILY BREADWINNER?
A record number of American women — 40 percent — are the only or main earner in households with children, up from 11 percent in 1960.
4. EAST ATLANTA SHOOTINGS POSSIBLY LINKED, POLICE SAY
Police say at least five shooting incidents — each involving two male suspects — dating back to May 17, when Grant Park resident Saman Balkhanian, 22, was shot in the head and robbed while walking home from a Braves game, may be linked.
5. BACHMANN TO MAKE THIS TERM HER LAST
The tea party favorite from Minnesota says she will not run again in the U.S. House in 2014, saying inquiries into her presidential campaign's finances didn't affect her decision.
The U.S. Department of Justice has postponed elections for the new Macon-Bibb County consolidated government. Authorities want answers on whether the summer election would have unequal racial impacts on voter participation.
7. $1.68 MILLION IN DONATIONS STOLEN
Six people working at agency stole checks intended for artists who’ve lost the use of their arms and hands, police say.
8. WHO PUT CHINESE NEWBORN IN SEWER PIPE?
A 22-year-old woman who raised the initial alarm about the trapped newborn later told police she was the baby's mother and delivered him in a toilet.
9. REALITY TV STAR ACCUSED OF RUNNING DRUG BUSINESS
Ryan Garrett, who has appeared on VH1's "Making Mr. Right," has been charged with manufacturing marijuana, possession of various drugs, tampering with evidence and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, Doraville police say.
10. IRS SCANDAL COULD LEAD TO SWEEPING TAX LAW CHANGES
At nearly 4 million words, current federal tax code is "10 times the size of the Bible with none of the good news," says lawmaker pushing reforms.
The Associated Press and George Mathis contributed to this report.
