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5 things to know: Sefolosha was giving money to homeless when cops jumped, he says

Oct 8, 2015

Here are five things you need to know tonight:

1. Tyler Perry's $25 million estate, on the market as the entertainment mogul reportedly considers new digs on a 1,000-acre tract of land he owns OTP, is as private and secure as a dwelling can possibly be. [Take a video tour]

2. A man released from state prison in April is now accused of raping and assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Coweta County, according to police. [Read more]

3. Cobb County firefighters credited a customer at a gas station with potentially saving the life of a middle-age man who caught fire when his motorcycle ignited at the pump Thursday. [Read more]

4. Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha spoke up for himself Wednesday, taking the stand in his own defense as his trial neared a conclusion. Beyond denying that he had ignored or refused to follow police orders, Sefolosha painted the officers involved as profane and violent in their interactions with him. [Read more]

5. Tonight won't be as cool as it has been. How low will the low go?

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