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5 things to know tonight: Johnny Isakson’s ‘no apologies’ approach to Trump

JUNE 13, 2016 DUNWOODY U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson talks during an interview with the Atlanta Journal Constitution editorial board, Monday, June 13, 2016. KENT D. JOHNSON/ KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM
JUNE 13, 2016 DUNWOODY U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson talks during an interview with the Atlanta Journal Constitution editorial board, Monday, June 13, 2016. KENT D. JOHNSON/ KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM
By Staff and wire reports
Aug 11, 2016

1. Johnny Isakson's 'no apologies' approach to Donald Trump.  As polls tighten and a growing list of national Republican figures flee Trump, Isakson is under more pressure to distance himself from the party's standard-bearer.  [Read more]

2. Michael Phelps says he considered taking his life.  The Olympics champion was at a low point after getting his second DUI arrest and suffering through a failed relationship. [Read more]

3.  Macy's plans to close 100 U.S. stores. Locations weren't announced, and it is unclear if any Georgia stores are slated for the chopping block.  [Read more]

4. Woman sexually assaulted behind church.  The man, who is still at large, forced the woman to walk behind the church  on Memorial Drive, "sexually assaulted her and drove off, " police said. [Read more]

5.  3-foot gator spotted in Forsyth County.  The reptile was located in a retention pond in the Stonehaven Pointe subdivision, which is off Piney Grove Road near Cumming.  [Read more]

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