1. NAACP, SCLC urge Gov. Deal to take down "symbols of hate" at Stone Mountain Park: At a news conference, Richard Rose, president of the Atlanta chapter of the in NAACP, and SCLC national President Charles Steele also hinted they may call for an economic boycott of the state if progress isn't made on the issue. [Read more]
2. It was not a happy Friday for some Clayton school employees who learned they did not get paid because of a direct-deposit glitch. Clayton school district spokesman Charles White said school officials were working to wire money directly to employee accounts and hope to get them paid today. [Read more]
3. What we know about Bobbi Kristina Brown's funeral Saturday: It will be private and will be reportedly held at 11 a.m. in Alpharetta. Reports of tension between the Brown and Houston families has created some uncertainty in the funeral planning. [Read more]
4. Atlanta chefs reflect on AJC food writer John Kessler's legacy: Chefs and food critics often have a love-hate relationship, but several local culinary stars who have worked with — and been reviewed by — Kessler are feeling nothing but love for the man. [Read what they had to say]
5. Tonight's forecast: Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 70F. Winds Nat 5 to 10 mph. [Read more]
