5 Things to Know Today: July 12, 2012

Good morning, Decatur and Avondale Estates. Here are 5 Things to know today.

1. Weather. High around 87 and a low around 71. Sixty percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Should be about the same tomorrow.

2. Twilight Concert at Emory. The  Emory Summer Band performs popular classics at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at the Jenkins Courtyard of the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, 1300 Clifton Road, Atlanta. There's free parking in the Fishburne Parking Deck.

. Remember that it's not as easy as it used to be. As of July 1, you have to do it in person and provide photo identification, a Social Security card and proof of residence in the state.

4. On this date: In 1984, Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale named New York Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro his running mate. She became the first woman to run on a major party ticket.

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