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GA Good News: Teens Thank Workers, Stores Reopen, 2020 Grads
There is still good news in Georgia, including teens thanking healthcare workers, many stores opening and honoring high school graduates.
GEORGIA — Among the bad news about the coronavirus, there is still some good news to be shared. This includes how to honor your 2020 high school graduate, teens thanking healthcare workers and stores reopening.
Teens Leave 250 Signs Thanking Healthcare Workers At Northside
Inspired by a family friend working at Northside Hospital, one Atlanta teen organized her classmates to deliver 250 signs of thanks.
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Marietta Grandmother Transforms Driveway Into Canvas
A Marietta woman started using her driveway to draw interactive art for people during the coronavirus pandemic.
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GA Makes Coronavirus Testing Available To All Who Request It
More than 108,000 tests were processed since Commissioner Kathleen E. Toomey set the Department of Public Health goal last week.
The NFL is moving forward as if the 2020 season will play as scheduled. Here's what the Falcons' season will look like if it does.
Tyler Perry Will Reopen Studios With Temporary Housing For Crews
Tyler Perry says he will reopen his studios offering production crews temporary housing.
LifeLine Animal Project's Pet For Life Program Sees Higher Demand
The Pet for Life program has served its 20,000th pet. Due to the coronavirus pandemic they asked for help on Giving Tuesday.
GA Father Captures Son's First Home Run In Heartwarming Video
After a month of practicing during Georgia's stay-at-home order, a local father captured a remarkable moment in his young son's life.
Honoring local graduates:
- Patch Honors Alpharetta, Milton Grads: Congrats, Class Of 2020
- Patch Honors Johns Creek Graduates: Congrats, Class Of 2020
- Patch Honors Roswell Graduates: Congrats, Class Of 2020
- Patch Honors Sandy Springs Graduates: Congrats, Class Of 2020
- Patch Honors Forsyth County Graduates: Congrats, Class Of 2020
- Patch Honors Alpharetta, Milton Grads: Class Of 2020 Part 2
- Patch Honors Johns Creek Graduates: Class Of 2020 Part 2
- Patch Honors Roswell Grads: Congrats, Class Of 2020 Part 2
- Patch Honors Sandy Springs Grads: Class Of 2020 Part 2
- Patch Honors Forsyth County Graduates: Class Of 2020 Part 2
- Patch Honors Cherokee High Graduates: Congrats, Class Of 2020
- Patch Honors Creekview High Graduates: Congrats, Class Of 2020
- Patch Honors Etowah High Graduates: Congrats, Class Of 2020
- Patch Honors Atlanta, Buckhead Grads: Congrats, Class Of 2020
- Patch Honors Smyrna, Marietta Grads: Congrats, Class Of 2020
Here are more uplifting stories from Georgia this week:
- Woodstock Announces Summer Concert Series Updates
- Restaurants Unite To Create Cookbook Benefiting Local Nonprofits
- Gov. Kemp: Focus On Moving Forward, Not On Political Differences
- All Parks Will Reopen In Cobb County Monday
- Cobb Senior Services Delivering Meals on Wheels
- DeKalb Summer Jobs Program Transforms Into Virtual Career Academy
- Gwinnett Dog Parks Reopen May 5: Here's What To Know
- Select Starbucks In GA Will Begin Reopening With Grab And Go
- Kemp Touts Lowest Day Of Ventilator Use
- Decatur Small Businesses Eligible For New Loan Program Says City
- Masks And Hand Sanitizer Will Be Passed Out In DeKalb County
- Forsyth Library Book Drops Now Open, Curbside Pickup To Begin
- Riverwood International Charter Students Feed Frontline Workers
- As Metro Atlanta Malls Reopen, Here's What To Expect
- Chick-fil-A Says It's Bringing Back The Takeout Option
- DeKalb to Distribute 4K Additional COVID-19 Care Kits This Week
- Goodwill Of North Georgia Reopens Select Stores, Career Centers
- Alpharetta CVB Keeping Updated List Of Open Businesses
- Roswell North Garden Provides Food To Table & Aid Meal Program
- GA Distributes Largest Shipment Of PPE As Cases Pass 30K
- Chick-fil-A Donates Gift Boxes To Cherokee Firefighters
- Lt. Gov First GA Official To Take Paycut During Coronavirus
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