Kids & Family
GOOD NEWS! Kitten's Miraculous Survival, Christmas Fundraiser, Hunger Challenge, Scout's Lifesaver Award
Plus, Santa replies to kids' letters, bank feeds hungry, NFL quarterback donates to cops, and United Way support brightened the week.
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From business openings and anniversaries to ways to help others enjoy the holidays, here are some good news stories from Georgia’s Patch sites.
»Image Credit: FOX 5 Atlanta A kitten in Kennesaw fell 50 feet from a tree, but survived.
- Kitten Tumbles 50 Feet from Kennesaw Tree, Survives Unscathed
- Bank Donates Gift Cards To Feed Sandy Springs Residents
- Ben Roethlisberger Awards Grant To Roswell Police For New K-9
- Clarke Schools’ Lanoue Named GA Superintendent of the Year
- Former Norcross Blue Devil Named to SEC All-Freshman Team
- Blue Santa: Duluth PD Shops for 29 Kids in Need
- Sunshine With Santa Teaches Children About Giving Back To Community
- Forsyth County Schools Unveils Updated Phone App
- Santa Will Reply to Letters from Children
- Fill Your Gift List at Douglas Art Guild Christmas Bazaar
- Dacula Scout To Be Honored with Lifesaving Medal of Merit
- Grayson Vs. Snellville: ‘Give Hunger the Boot’ Challenge
- Emory-Adventist Hospital Could be Reborn as VA Clinic
- Deck Your Decatur Home, Business for Holiday Contest
- Lithia Springs Elementary Honored for United Way Support
- Christmas Fundraiser for OK Cafe Employees Nears $40,000 in Donations in Less Than a Week
- Custom Plastics and More Celebrates 10 Years in Douglasville
- Clarke County Schools Named District of Distinction
- Georgia Highlands Recognized For Reducing Energy
- UPS To Donate Funds For Woodland Elementary Food Garden
- River Ridge Students Place Second in Statewide Video Contest
- Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant To Combat Drunk Driving
- Time to Vote is Now: Help Former Dallas Star Win Award
- Douglas RideShare Manager Wins Ga. Transit Award
- Felix Family Christmas Display in Dallas a Must-See
- New Alpharetta City Hall Grand Opening Set For Monday
- Johns Creek Waives Non-Resident Fees For Youth Girls’ Softball
- Douglas County Board of Education Achieves 2014 GSBA Quality School Board Status
- South City Kitchen May Expand to Buckhead Business District
- LongHorn Steakhouse Celebrates 30 Years Feeding Sandy Springs Residents
- 29 Children Go Christmas Shopping With Roswell Police Officers
- River Ridge Student Nominated To Attend U.S. Naval Academy
- Forsyth County Schools Teacher of the Year Semifinalists Announced
- Smyrna Nonprofit Asking for Building Supplies for Disabled Veteran’s Home
- Georgia Highlands Medical Service Receives Funding Boost Through Affordable Care Act
- Stars and Strikes Hosts Annual Holiday Event for Foster Children
- Underwear Ride to Benefit Underprivileged Youth in Forsyth
- Fire Department Collecting Food, Coats for Decatur’s Needy
- Adairsville JROTC Unit Dominates National Raider Competition
- County to Unveil Concept Plans For Cherokee Veterans Park
- Douglasville Schools: 100K Book Initiative Seeks Donations
- Sandy Springs Extends MLK Humanitarian Award Nomination Deadline
- Women Entrepreneurs To Host Holiday Shopping Expo in Cartersville
- 36th Annual Duluth Tree Lighting Lights Up Town Green
- Forsyth Sheriff’s Office Introduces New K-9 Deputy
- Forsyth County Fire Department’s Toy Collection Drive Underway
- Chamber News: POSolutions Celebrates 10 Years in Douglasville
- Check Out Former Hiram High Hornets on ESPN
- Ground Set for New Store to Replace Kmart in Snellville
- Johns Creek Still Accepting Toys For Tots Donations
- CMANS Honors Retiring Police Chief, Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy
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