GA Good News: Best Places To Live, Free Pet Adoptions, And Top Baby Names

GEORGIA — Not all news is sad or serious. There’s more happening in the world which is why
Patch wanted to take the opportunity to point out some of the lighter good news that has taken place over the past week throughout our Georgia Patch sites.

Those stories include three Georgia cities ranked among the best places to live in the nation; Georgia State Golf Association is bringing a hole in one event to Alpharetta; North Italia will debut its first Atlanta locations this year; and Cobb Schools dominated the 6A baseball Final Four.

Also, adoption fees are waived this weekend at Paulding Animal Shelter; Cherokee Schools has named a ‘Coach Of The Year’ From Woodstock High; a list of top baby names for babies born in Georgia in 2021; and more in our roundup of good news stories from Georgia's Patch sites this week.

Here are some of this week's good news headlines:

3 GA Cities Rank Among Best Places To Live: U.S. News

Three Georgia cities are named to the nation's 150 Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report. Augusta is one of three Georgia cities named to the nation’s 150 Best Places to Live, according to the report.

Georgia State Golf Association Brings Hole In One Event To Alpharetta

Female amateur golfers are invited to take to the green in the Georgia State Golf Association 2022 Women's Four-Ball Championship.

Cobb Schools Dominated 6A Baseball Final Four Causing All Cobb Championship

Cobb Schools had a heavy presence in the semifinal round of the 6A state tournament, and will now have a Cobb championship.

North Italia To Debut First Atlanta Locations

The favored Italian concept will open two locations in Buckhead and Perimeter this summer. There will be hiring opportunities available.

Adoption Fees Waived This Weekend at Paulding Animal Shelter

As part of National Adoption Weekend, the maker of Bounty paper towels is paying all adoption fees this weekend.

Cherokee Schools Names Coach Of The Year From Woodstock High

Woodstock High School's Jeff Brown was named the 2022 Coach of the Year for Cherokee Schools.

These Are 2021’s Most Popular Baby Names In Georgia

The Social Security Administration has revealed the top names for babies born in Georgia in 2021. See which names topped the list.

More good news stories:

• Skilled Professions Signing Day Elevates High-Demand, High-Growth Careers
• Milton Reveals Name Of Former Milton Country Club Property
• Family Fun Nights Return Thursday To Downtown Woodstock
• Smyrna Post Office To Host Job Fair May 25
• Public Meetings Set As Part Of Forsyth County's Comprehensive Plan
• Cherokee County Educational Foundation Awards $50K In Grants
• Douglas County 911 Head Named Director Of GA Communications Authority
• Sole Finalist Announced For Next City Of Alpharetta Administrator
• Paulding, Douglas Teens Tapped By GreyStone For Washington Youth Tour
• Centennial Olympic Park Fireworks Show In Atlanta Set To Return July 3
• A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band To Perform In Loganville Friday
• Roswell Reveals New Crosswalk Downtown
• Kenny Chesney Tour Bus Stopping At Halcyon On Friday
• North Fulton Community Charities Announces New Board Members
• GA Weekend Events: 'Soulful' Sunday Brunch, Painting, Alpaca Farm
• DeKalb's Food Distribution Event Saturday Will Combat High Food Prices
• Halcyon Hosts May Day On The Greenway On Sunday
• Community Invited To City Of Milton's Memorial Day Ceremony On May 30
• 13 Georgia Colleges Offer Best Value For Money
• Taste Of Douglasville Returns Saturday To Downtown