GOOD NEWS! Helping Others at Holidays, Cop Saves Life, Hero in Classroom, Business Openings

From plans to honor a classmate with a school name to new business openings and hirings, here are some good news stories from Georgia’s Patch sites.

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• Johns Creek Officer Recognized For Saving Heart Attack Victim’s Life
• 2014 Holiday TV Schedule: When to Tune in to Watch Holiday Classics
• Avery Teacher Awarded ‘Hero in the Classroom’ Honor
• Douglasville-Area Business Community Becomes ‘Principal 4 a Day’
• 86-Year-Old Atlanta Woman Wins $250,000 Lottery Jackpot
• Best Black Friday Deals: JCPenney, Macy’s, and ... Rite Aid?
• Canton Students Honor Late Classmate With Pavilion
• Dunwoody Jewish Center Collects Over 1,000 Books for Children
• Woodstock Student Wins Educational Foundation T-Shirt Contest
• City Schools of Decatur Honors Teacher of the Year
• Dunwoody Jewish Center Presents Family Musical
• The Weber School To Change Name To Honor Late Co-Founder
• Former East Paulding Star Named College Player of Week
• Ten Days Left of Free Adoptions and LifeLine’s DeKalb Animal Services Pets of the Week
• Douglasville Welcomes New Business: ‘Uniqueness of It All’
• Fundraiser in Buckhead Monday for Vulnerable Children
• Tesla’s Buckhead Store Opens Today
• Alpharetta Teams Up With Company To Highlight Local Shopping
• Small Business Saturday Allows Residents To Keep Money in Community
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Coming to Sandy Springs
• Gwinnett Teacher of the Year Surprised with Proclamation at School
• Construction Underway for New Tractor Supply Store in Douglasville
• Suwanee Youth Leaders: Leadership in Community and Beyond Classroom
• Christmas in the Corners Parade Just Around the Corner
• Spacemaker Cots and Sheets USA Opens Manufacturing Facility in Dallas
• Second Medication Disposal Box Available for Cumming Residents
• Atlantic Station Tower May Be New Home of WorldPay Regional Headquarters
• Grand Opening Events for Phase I of PATH400 Trail Planned for Early January
• East Cobb Educator Receives Award
• Supermarket of Veterans Benefits Comes To Canton
• Tennis Match Helps Bartow Children Have a Merrier Christmas
• Ginger Root Spa Brings Tropics to Downtown Douglasville
• Corporate Headquarters Coming to Buckhead, Creating New Jobs; Second Headquarters May Follow
• Hiram Police Officers Equipped With AEDs to Save Lives
• Goodwill Store and Career Center Coming to Decatur Site
• Douglas Economic Development Authority Wins Award for Keurig Deal
• Holiday Lights of Hope Bring Christmas Joy To Hobgood Park
• Tour of Homes Raises Funds for Canton’s Less Fortunate Seniors
• Roswell Water Utility Named Distribution System of the Year
• Nearby: Teenager Indicted for West Cobb Double Murder +
• Cobb Police Again Look at NBA Star Over Child Abuse Allegations +
• Whiskey Distillery Opening in Buckhead Next Year +
• IT Firm Bringing Jobs to Cumberland Area
• Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Celebrates World Toilet Day ++
• Part of Berlin Wall Coming to Buckhead School +
• Souper Jenny Opening New Location in West Midtown
• Forsyth Sheriff’s Office Offering Online Safety Course for Parents Next Month in Cumming
• MUST Ministries, Offering Christmas Shopping for Underprivileged Cobb Families, Needs Your Help
• Peachtree Road Corridor Adds Nearly $90 Billion to Area Economy
• Johns Creek Students Design Holiday Cards For Military Service Members
• Woodstock Recognizes Student Athletes For Committing To Colleges
• Douglasville Schools: Eastside Elementary Says ‘Thank You’
• Riverwood Athletes Commit To College Teams
• District Students Bring ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ To Residents
• Canton Officer Earns Crime Prevention Through Design Certification
• UGA Receiver Conley, a Dallas Native, Finalist for CLASS Award
• WellStar Launches Pediatric Orthopedic Services in East Cobb
• Phase 1 of PATH400 Trail Nearing Completion
• French Bistro Opening Soon in Buckhead Atlanta

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