5 Things You Need to Know Today

1) Happy Friday ya’ll.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely today, with a high near 90 and a low of 72. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent, according to the National Weather Service.

2) “Horrible Bosses” hits theaters nationwide today.

 Cliff notes: For Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Day), the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses (Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Aniston) into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con (Jamie Foxx), the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective bosses.

3) If you missed it Thursday, here’s a great list of what’s going on this weekend.

4) If you are heading out this weekend, the cheapest gas is $3.45 at the Marathon at Fairburn Road and County Line Road, and at the Petro on Bankhead Highway near Riley Road.

5) On this day in 1951, Paris, the capital city of France, celebrated turning 2,000 years old. In fact, a few more candles would've technically been required on the birthday cake, as the City of Lights was most likely founded around 250 B.C.