Morning Briefing: Did the "Carry in Church" Bill Pass?

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a perfect day for Canton, with a high temperature of 72 degrees. Although there is a 10 percent chance of rain, mostly sunny skies will prevail. Tonight, expect a low temperature of 44 degrees.

2. In Case You Missed It: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey is planning to make a run at the Senate in 2014. Following Gingrey's announcement, former U.S. Rep. Bob Barr threw his hat into the ring to contest the seat Gingrey leaves behind in the House of Representatives.

3. Happening Now: Cherokee County District 1 Commissioner Harry Johnston will be holding a town hall meeting at the Cherokee Conference Center at 7 p.m. Topics on the agenda include Ball Ground Recycling, county taxation, and the possible consolidation of fire services between the City of Canton and Cherokee County.

4. Looking Ahead: Come back at noon to learn whether or not Senate Bill 101, , survived the Georgia General Assembly's hectic final session last Thursday.

5. On This Date in History: On April 1, 1826, inventor Samuel Morey is issued a patent for a "vapor engine," the grandfather of the internal combustion engine. Morey's design proved to be more complex and less efficient than other engines in development, and he never received any financial backing for a machine that would revolutionize the world. Internal combustion engines would not be mass produced until the 1860s.