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5 things to know: Is your car on Toyota's massive recall list?

By Staff reports
Oct 21, 2015

Five things you should know Wednesday, October 21:

1. Toyota has announced it is recalling 6.5 million vehicles around the world over a safety issue with the power window switch. [Find out here if your car is on the list]

2. Rick Pitino is in trouble. And he shouldn't be the only one concerned about his employment at Louisville. [Read Jeff Schultz's column here]

3. Georgia law says it's illegal to operate "any moving vehicle" while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. [That includes motorized wheelchairs, a Conyers man finds out]

4. ICYMI: Buckhead speculator Rick Warren was sentenced to 30 days in jail for housing code violations. [Get the details here]

5. Grab a sweater on your way out. You can ditch it later. [See your full weather forecast here]

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