1. Atlanta traffic among worst in the world, study finds. To no Atlanta commuter's surprise, the metro recently ranked among the top most congested cities in the world, according to a new report by transportation analytics firm INRIX. [Read here]

2. Driver sought in deadly hit-and-run. Helen Anderson, 59, was pushing a shopping cart across the street Sunday night at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and Wood Street, when a pickup truck hit her, Atlanta police said. [Read here]

3. A trade Braves may like better than Dansby Swanson deal. If you missed it, John Coppolella's appearance on the Fox Sports South Chopcast from spring training is definitely worth a listen. Here are three takeaways from the Braves GM's conversation with Zach Dillard. [Read here]

4. A GOP newcomer lays a $250K bet on Georgia's 6th District. He's not the only self-styled "outsider" in the ring, nor is he the only wealthy businessman or political newcomer. But David Abroms, one of 18 contenders in Georgia's 6th District race, is determined to rise above the pack. [Read here]

5. Pollen count drops after record spike. You may still have to deal with sniffling and watery eyes, allergy sufferers. But one thing is certain: Things are not as bad today as they were 24 hours ago when unseasonably warm weather pushed pollen levels in metro Atlanta to the highest ever recorded in February. [Read here]

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