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5 things to know: Obama visits Atlanta today

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 31: U.S. President Barack Obama walks back to the White House after returning from Camp David on July 31, 2016 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 31: U.S. President Barack Obama walks back to the White House after returning from Camp David on July 31, 2016 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)
Aug 1, 2016

1. Expect some traffic snarls.  Barack Obama will visit the metro area today to address a conference of disabled veterans, meet with party leaders and headline a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton. [Read here]

2. Welcome, Matt Kemp.  Over the weekend, the Braves traded Hector Olivera to the Padres for Kemp, and Braves boss John Hart sees him as the 'first piece' in the 2017 roster build. [Read here]

3. School days return.  Scattered showers are forecast as summer vacation ends today for thousands of metro-area students. [Read here]

4. Who's the 'Food Network Star' champ?  Lithonia's Tregaye Fraser and Grayson's Jernard Wells both rode strong personalities and Southern fare to the finals. [Read here]

5. Tragedy for reality TV star. Toya Wright's twin brothers were gunned down in New Orleans early Sunday morning. Her fans were quick to offer condolences. [Read here]

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