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]

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