Five things to know Friday, October 23:

1. A woman was shot and killed early Friday when she resisted a group of would-be carjackers at a DeKalb County convenience store. [Read the story here and check back for updates throughout the day]

2. The Georgia Tech student who was found beaten and bloodied in a ditch was not on MARTA when he was attacked, the transit agency stated Thursday. [Find out the latest on the student's situation here]

3. One of the first beluga whales at Georgia Aquarium died Thursday afternoon. [Get the details on what happened here]

4. Falcons win, Jackets lose. At least that's what Jeff Schultz predicts. [Find out who else Schultz thinks will come out on top this weekend]

5. If you are at all able, you really should go outside today and this weekend. [Check out the Atlanta weather forecast here]

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