GA Good News: Beer Fest, Pandemic Relief, Selfie With Braves Series Trophy, Summer Jobs

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 DeKalb County creating 800 virtual summer jobs for teens and young adults; a second round of rental assistance for pandemic relief in Cobb County is now available; take a selfie with the Braves series trophy in Cartersville; and Gwinnett County summer youth police program is accepting applications .

Also, Cobb School District has named an athletic director of the year winner; Cherry Street’s Spring Beer Fest returns Saturday at Halcyon; 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:

DeKalb Creates 800 Virtual Summer Jobs For Teens, Young Adults

The DeKalb Virtual Career Academy, a paid five-week jobs training program, will provide 800 internships to DeKalb residents ages 14 to 24. Final selections will be emailed no later than April 29.

Second Round Of Rental Assistance Available For Pandemic Relief In Cobb

More rental assistance will soon be available to Cobb County residents impacted by the COVID pandemic. Cobb's nonprofit partners have now reopened their application portals and phone lines.

Take Selfie With Braves Series Trophy When Tour Visits Cartersville

See Atlanta's World Series trophy up close and personal when it visits Cartersville in June as part of a 151-stop tour of Braves Country. It's one of 151 stops planned as part of the Braves' World Champion Trophy Tour.

Gwinnett Summer Youth Police Program Taking Applications

The Youth Police Academy is for Gwinnett County middle school and high school students. They will get classroom and practical experience.

Cobb Schools Name Athletic Director Of The Year Winner

Lassiter Athletic Director Scott Kelly has been named as Cobb Schools' Athletic Director of the Year. The Tim Crunk Cobb County School District Athletic Director of the Year Award was established in honor of Crunk, a long-time educator, and administrator for Cobb Schools.

Cherry Street's Spring Beer Fest Returns Saturday At Halcyon

More than 70 beers will be offered on Saturday at the Cherry Street Brewpub Beer Fest at Halcyon. Tickets are available online.

More good news stories:

• Spring Fair In Smyrna Will Have Fire Performances, Art, Mead
• Buckhead's Updated On-Demand 'Buc' Shuttle Service Launches Tuesday
• City Of Roswell Hosts The First Earth Day Fair At Mimosa Hall
• Buckhead's Updated On-Demand 'Buc' Shuttle Service Launches Tuesday
• Cobb Schools To Host Transition Resource Fair For Students With Disabilities
• Teachers Of The Year Recognized By Douglas County School District
• 'Cars And Cops' Auto Show Slated For May 14 At Douglasville Police HQ
• 'Run For The Cure' 5K Scheduled For Downtown Dallas Saturday Morning
• City Of Decatur Hiring: Public Works, Firefighter, Swim Instructor
• Cherokee Chamber To Host Earth Day Recycling Event Friday
• Earth Day Celebration Set For Saturday At Former Milton Country Club
• Public Art Project Installed On Historic Doss Building
• Chattahoochee Tech Foundation Presents $109,000 Worth Of Student Scholarships
• Top Science Fair Honors Awarded To Two Douglas County Students
• Top Science Fair Honors Awarded To Paulding County High Students
• GA Weekend Events: Yoga & Mimosas, Home Brewing Class, Dino Safari
• Woodstock Farmer's Market Opens Saturday
• Taste Of Alpharetta Announces Restaurant Lineup
• Clint Black Headlines Downtown Dallas City Fest On Saturday

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