Thousands Expected at Jorelys' Vigil

What's happening today

• public viewing for slain 7-year-old Jorelys Rivera is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, while a public service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at , according to .
• Between 6 and 9 p.m. today, thousands of mourners are expected to gather at for a candelight vigil organized by residents Jason and Tina Ryan. The Cherokee Area Transportation System will pick up people from the parking lot starting at 5:15 p.m. tonight, Cpl. Stacy Bailey said. "We will have pick up and drop off from the above time to hopefully 11 p.m. to the parking lot area," she said. "The vigil will start with speakers at 6 p.m. in between the and Ingles near Heritage Park. We will release balloons, then light candles in her memory to walk to Darby around 8:30 p.m." For more information, call Bailey at 770-881-2661 or  email her at stacy.bailey@canton-georgia.com.

What happened on Thursday

• Jorelys Rivera murder suspect remains in isolation in the after his attorneys did not ask for bond during his first court appearance Thursday. Click to watch video footage and to read the report recapping Brunn's day in court.
• Meanwhile, an attorney for the father of Jorelys' half-siblings announced Thursday afternoon that . After a "case manager arrived Saturday to see the other children and examine the apartment, neighbors volunteered concerns that the children regularly went unsupervised" and they were removed, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

How you can help

• Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, the employer of Jorelys' mother, has a memorial fund to help the family. "Those wishing to donate may do so by contacting in Canton or any other branch office in the area," Jason and Tina Ryan said on a Facebook page. "The Canton Branch is at 2215 Riverstone Boulevard. Please note that your donation is for the "Jorelys Rivera Memorial Fund." If you know of other memorials, donation funds and more, add them in the comments section.
• Feel free to share your remembrances, photos, videos and more at canton-ga.patch.com.

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