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1. Donald Trump says Atlanta was 'devastated' by his RedState ban: Trump seized upon reports of dissatisfaction among some of his backers at his RedState ban, and once again went after WSB-Radio host Erick Erickson. [Read more]

2. Airline offers public apology after inebriated crew delays flight: After having to delay a flight due to most of the crew being intoxicated, airBaltic's PR team swung into high gear. Not only did they issue a press release, a company rep apologized in a video posted on is YouTube channel and Facebook page. [Read more]

3. Those former Braves aren't yet loving L.A.: Meanwhile, Hector Olivera hasn't made an out as an Atlanta Brave. (OK, so he hasn't yet been activated. Details, details.) [Read more from Mark Bradley]

4. The story of the investigation that found DeKalb 'rotten': After a week in which the investigators described the county as "rotten to the core" and officials accused investigators of padding their bills through an unending inquisition, everything seems on the verge of a spectacular implosion. [Read more]

5. Tonight's forecast: Thunderstorms likely with rainfall will be locally heavy at times and a low around 70. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent and rainfall possibly over one inch. [Get more weather info]

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