5 things to know today: Atlanta protests continue

1. Protesters take to the street for fourth straight night: A fourth consecutive night of protests grew tense Sunday as demonstrators shouted obscenities at police officers and again marched through downtown Atlanta.

2. Hero Dallas mom recounts ambush horror: The first thing Shetamia Taylor remembers was the pops.

The unmistakable, yet unfamiliar, sound of gunshots.

ExploreHundreds of them.

3. Hawks agree to deal with Jarrett Jack: The Hawks have agreed to a one-year, veteran-minimum contract with Jarrett Jack, according to a person familiar with the situation.

4. Second arrest in four months for UGA football player: Jonathan Ledbetter, the Georgia defensive lineman who had alcohol charges dismissed earlier this year, was arrested again on Sunday morning.

5. Strong winds and scattered storms ahead: The morning will be dry for the most part before showers begin about 4 p.m., hitting some southwest and north metro areas.

Heavier downpours will pickup by 6 p.m.

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