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GOOD NEWS! Most Exciting Cities, IB Diplomas, Public Safety Award, School Spirit + Lottery Winners
Plus, Gwinnett teachers honored, business openings and expansions, and students fighting drugs were among this week's uplifting stories.
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Uplifting stories of the week include some of Georgia’s most exciting cities, the best parks, winning lottery tickets, school spirit, and new business openings.
- Which DeKalb City Ranked Most Exciting Town in Georgia?
- Top 10: Athens Named One of Georgia’s Most Exciting Cities
- Campbell High School’s IB Diploma Programme Pass Rate Beats Global Average
- Report: Roswell Named 10th Most Exciting Place in Georgia
- Alpharetta Public Safety Director Receives Egon Bittner Award
- Roswell Area Park Named to ‘Best of the Best’ List
- Counseling Group Honors Gwinnett Teaching Pros
- Burger King Unveils Newly Renovated Restaurant in Peachtree Corners
- Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $260K Sold in Athens
- Seen on Facebook: Students Can Win Prizes with Anti-Drugs Video
- 17 Promoted By Douglas County Fire Departrment
- Partnership Between Ga. Highlands, West Georgia Give Students More Options
- Cartersville School Board Approves Raises For Employees
- Some Buckhead Atlanta Stores Opening Next Month
- Three Seats Remain Open for Smyrna Citizens Police Academy
- Foodstock 2014 to Package Meals for Hungry
- Paulding County Man Wins $225K in Fantasy 5 With Free Ticket
- Douglas Chamber Goes Door to Door to Say Thanks
- New Georgia Gwinnett Students Get a Feel for the Place on Path to Success Day
- Decatur ArtHouse Adds to Cultural Scene
- It’s Official, These Gwinnett Schools Have Spirit, Yes They Do
- Forsyth Sheriff’s Office Announces Openings for Teen Driving Seminars
- Atlanta Ranked Second-Most Exciting City in Georgia
- Phipps Plaza to Add Build-A-Bear Workshop
- Atlanta Wants to Host Soccer Tournament Semifinals
- Youth Football League Endorses Helmet Sensors
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