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Happy Birthday Paula Deen

Here are the five things you need to know today.

1. Today’s high is predicted to be around 50 degrees with a low around 32, according to the National Weather Service. We hate to say it, but tomorrow’s Five things might include the s word.

2. Elementary schools will be serving reduced fat nachos or turkey corn dog, seasoned rice, seasoned corn, lettuce and tomato, locally grown citrus, and peaches. Middle schools will be serving beef ravioli, garlic breadsticks, steamed vegetables and a garden salad. High schools will be serving Italian meat sauce and meatballs, pasta, garlic breadstick, steamed broccoli, and a garden Salad.

3. We’re gearing up for the  Jan. 20 school board meeting to decide the future of graduations in Cherokee County. If you feel strongly about this issue, feel free to write a letter to the editor and email it to us at Jessie.gable@patch.com.

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4. Speaking of snow, there are a few other family members who might needs bundling up with the next cold snap. Check back with Patch for a story on how to keep your dog warm this weekend. And no, they don’t all involve doggie clothes.

5. Is today your birthday? If so, you share it with some great names in music, movies, art and pop culture: Edgar Allan Poe (1809), Paul Cezanne (1839), Janis Joplin (1943), Dolly Parton (1946), Paula Deen (1947), and Desi Arnaz Jr. (1953).

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