5 things to know: Optimism seems to fade for Braves' 285 bridge

1. Gary Richrath, the lead guitarist for REO Speedwagon, known for '80s ballad "Can't Fight this Feeling" died at the age of 65. [Read more]

2. Elberton church says woman, 103, can't return "for any reason." [Read more]

3. Building a bridge across I-285 for baseball fans is harder than it looks. Earlier this month, the AJC reported that the state DOT had balked at underwriting the effort. Over the weekend, the Marietta Daily Journal reported that local opposition is raising its head as well. [Read more]

4. MGM Resorts International helped sway Maryland voters in 2012 to expand gambling from slots to full Las Vegas-style casinos and is the behind-the-scenes power player pushing for legalization of up to six casinos in Georgia. [Read more]

5. Tonight's forecast: A clear sky with a low of 56. Winds light and variable. [Get more real-time weather info]

Georgia honors women in uniform amid debate over their roles in combat

Females in uniform like Amy Stevens are being recognized in Atlanta parade, history exhibit and Georgia hall of fame before Veterans Day as combat roles for women are debated.

UPS warns of delivery delays after its plane crash at Louisville hub

The disruption of operations at UPS’ largest hub continues to have some effects, while an investigation and recovery operation continue at the Louisville crash site.

Louisville plane crash response in ‘recovery mode,’ UPS operations disrupted

12 are confirmed dead, believed to include a child, according to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. They do not expect to find survivors at this point, he said.

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