1. Feds sending $10 million for emergency repairs after I-85 collapse. The funding, which is being administered by the Federal Highway Administration, is aimed at restoring short-term access to the site, as well as initiating the most pressing repairs to the bridge and damaged roadways after Thursday's devastating fire. [Read more]

2. Mystery surrounds construction materials under I-85. The surplus construction material under the I-85 overpass that collapsed Thursday in Buckhead had been stored there for many years, GDOT Commissioner Russell R. McMurry said Friday. It "is not uncommon for any other state to store things under their bridges," he said. [Read more]

3. Answers to your questions about the I-85 bridge collapse. Why did it happen, was anyone hurt and when will it be fixed? [Read more]

4. Braves ready for first game at SunTrust Park. The Braves will host the N.Y. Yankees in an exhibition game tonight at their new home. [See photos]

5. Last day for 'Big Sexy' at V-103. Jim Basile, traffic reporter on the Ryan Cameron Morning Show with Wanda Smith, had his final day on air today. He is the longest-running traffic reporter in town. [Read more]

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