1. Toddler dies 11 days after Gwinnett crash that killed his father. A toddler injured in a nearly head-on collision that earlier killed his 29-year-old father has died, Gwinnett County police said Thursday. [Read more]

2. Papa John's promises 106 jobs, $60k-plus pay at new hub. Pizza chain Papa John's is establishing a regional supply hub in southwest Cherokee County, with plans for 106 jobs and average pay over $60,000 a year, according to the county's economic development office. [Read more]

3. Local groups need volunteers to cuddle, care for babies. Nationwide, agencies are looking for volunteers to cuddle with newborn babies awaiting adoption. Atlanta has several programs where you can volunteer with babies. [Read more]

4. House panel backs casino gambling in Ga. Georgia could see up to four casino resorts under legislation approved by a state House committee on Thursday. [Read more]

5. Atlanta Pastafarian told she can't have license photo with colander. An Atlanta woman who claimed her religion required her to take her driver's license photo with a colander on her head has been told by the state Department of Driver Services that she must retake the photo. [Read more]