1. Johnny Isakson: Georgia should leave 'religious liberty' up to feds. Sen. Johnny Isakson didn't outright call on Gov. Nathan Deal to veto the controversial "religious liberty" legislation waiting on his desk. But the two-term Georgia Republican left little to the imagination in remarks Monday criticizing the measure. [Read more]

2. Florida teen helps stop robbery during job interview, gets hired. A man who attempted to rob a Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken restaurant in New Orleans on Saturday was arrested after police said a man who was interviewing for a job at the eatery intervened and stopped the robbery. [Read more]

3. Man who killed alleged car thief was headed to visit sick mom. He may have just been trying to keep a thief from stealing his car. But that didn't give the Atlanta man the right to fire shots, killing the would-be suspect, a gun rights advocate said Monday. [Read more]

4. This retailer plans to turn 50 locations into outlet stores.  We've been hearing a lot about the retail industry lately — in particular, how it's being forced to adjust to new and changing consumer demands. [Read more]

5. Georgia Gwinnett College: Buildup of methane gas may have caused blast. Investigators believe an unknown spark or flame may have triggered an explosion of built-up gases in a sewer line at Georgia Gwinnett College, where a food service worker was injured Monday, the school's president said. [Read more]

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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