GA Good News: Best Public Schools, Education Bills, Six Flags Hiring

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 Georgia schools making the 2022 Best Public High Schools list; Gov. Brian Kemp signed a package of education bills; Six Flags is hiring on the spot during National Hiring Week; a Cobb County school earned a Library Learning Commons Certificate; and a Cherokee County School Board Chair was recently honored with a top award for community service.

Also, more than 60 dogs were rescued from an “overwhelmed” pet owner; the City of Decatur has announced its opening city buildings to the public May 2; 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:

Georgia's Best Public High Schools: 2022 Rankings Released

Niche.com released its 2022 rankings of the best public high schools in the country, and Georgia is on the list. See the best in the state.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Package Of Education Bills

GA laws act on conservative hot-button issues regarding teaching of racism, transgendered people in sports and banning books in schools.

Six Flags Will Hire On The Spot At National Hiring Week: GA

Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water are seeking to hire 1,000 new team members this season. The daily walk-in event ends May 1.

Compton Elementary Earns Library Learning Commons Certification

Compton Elementary is one of 15 schools in Cobb County to earn the Library Learning Commons Certification.

School Board Chair Honored With Community Service Award

Kyla Cromer, who has served on the School Board since 2014, received the Jean Harris "Service Above Self" Award.

More Than 60 Dogs Rescued From 'Overwhelmed' Pet Owner In Georgia

The Atlanta Humane Society said many of the 60 dogs rescued will require medical and behavioral care, and the shelter could use donations.

Decatur City Buildings Scheduled to Open to Public May 2

The City of Decatur will move to Phase IV of the reopening plan, which consists of a full city reopening with conditions.

More Good News Stories:

• New Hair Salon In Milton Celebrates Grand Opening
• Milton PD To Take Part In 'National Prescription Drug Take Back Day'
• Marietta Student Awarded With Delta Community Credit Union Scholarship
• Forsyth Student Awarded With Delta Community Credit Union Scholarship
• New Pre-K Class To Be Added At Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy
• Mother's Day Event 'Petals & Parasols' Set For May 8 In Alpharetta
• Free Financial Literacy Program Planned by Douglas Board, West Georgia
• These Georgia High Schools Are Among 2022’s Best: U.S. News
• Morris Brown College Regains Full Accreditation
• New Fire Engine Welcomed At Douglas County Station 8 In Villa Rica
• Demaryius Thomas Scholarship Established By Mannings At Georgia Tech