Pass the Kleenex

1. It's going to be sad afternoon in households across the globe as Oprah Winfrey ends her highly successful talk show after 25 years. Today's farewell airs locally at 4 p.m. on WSB-TV.

2. RaeAnna Starosciak, a fifth grader, placed second in the Georgia Clean Air Campaign, media specialist Della L. Tucker said. Starosciak's cartoon will be used in campaign promotions, including a calendar. Click for the full announcement or to leave a congratulatory note.

3. After you get the kids off to school, log on to Canton-Sixes Patch at 8 a.m. for our weekly discussion. This week, our Canton-Sixes Moms Council wants to know if you agree with Georgia's new booster seat law. Read what our council members had to say, then add your own comments.

4. Don't forget to check out the array of parenting content on our site today.

• 6 a.m.: , a list of local deals.
• 8 a.m.: discussion.
• 2 p.m.: , local super youths who excel in various arenas.

5. The 14-year-old Woodstock girl who had not been seen since May 11 was located Tuesday night, a Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office spokesman said. Click for details.