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Morning Briefing: Woman Held for Allegedly Killing Father

Here's what's happening in Canton this Friday.

1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a 20 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms for the Canton area after 9 a.m. Friday. Look for a high temperature today of roughly 81 degrees, followed tonight by a low temperature of about 63 degrees.

2. In Case You Missed It: A woman in Ball Ground has been charged with the murder of her father. .

3. Happening Now: Our friends at Indian Knoll Elementary School in Holly Springs need your help to earn a visit from an NFL player! Learn more about the contest they are involved in and how you can vote for them. The voting ends today, so don't wait to cast your ballot!

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4. Looking Ahead: Come back at noon to discuss the recent decision by Angelina Jolie to undergo a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer. Would you consider the same operation if you were in her shoes?Β 

5. On This Date in History: On May 17, 1954, the United States Supreme Court hands down its landmark decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education. The Supreme Court rules that "seperate but equal" facilities for white and black people, including schools, were unequal by their very existence.

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