Welcome to Thursday. Here are five things to know about the day.
All new laser show at the park: Stone Mountain Park is showing its all new, 3-D laser show tonight to its Facebook fans. It's also offering $1 parking coupons for the evening on the page. The show will open to the general public on Saturday, May 28. Click here to see what all the hubbub is about.
The weather: There's a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, possibly severe, mainly after 2 p.m. Otherwise, partly sunny and a high of about 87 degrees.
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How to help Joplin, MO: This United Way Facebook page plans to publish today a list of things still needed as the city tries to cope with the tornado's aftermath. The donations have been overwhelming, according to the United Way.
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Today in history: In 1959, the word Frisbee was registered as a trademark. In 1961, the civil rights group Freedom Ride Coordinating Committee formed in Atlanta.
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