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5 things to know tonight: Cops intercept ex-school employee with weapon, election results and more

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Sandy Springs was on lockdown Wednesday. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Sandy Springs was on lockdown Wednesday. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
Nov 9, 2016

1. Cops intercept ex-school employee with weapon. Shortly after he was let go from his job at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School in Sandy Springs, a "disgruntled" former employee purchased a weapon and ammunition, officials said. [Read more]

2. The Georgia winners and losers of the presidential election. Donald Trump's stunning upset victory upends the political landscape in Georgia and transforms the debate on the state's top policy divides. Here's a look at some of the top winners and losers from the election. [Read more]

3. Why is there a smoky haze over metro Atlanta? Notice the smoky haze over parts of metro Atlanta? You're not alone. The smoke in Fulton, Cobb and DeKalb counties is not the result of new wildfires, according to authorities. [Read more]

4. Georgia State's plans for Turner Field. In a presentation to the state Board of Regents, Georgia State officials showed off what the stadium could look like as the new home for Panthers football. [Read more]

5. Police ID 16-year-old accused of killing Clayton County student. Clayton County police have identified the 16-year-old accused of killing a Charles Drew High School student. But Wednesday afternoon, the alleged killer was a fugitive, police said. [Read more]

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