GA Good News: Vets And Dogs, Life Changing Principal, Grad Rate

GEORGIA — There was plenty of good news around Georgia this week, including a grandma who fought off a robber, a hospital expanding to help more patients and high graduation rates. A principal was named a life changer, veterans are teaming with dogs and there are plenty of Veterans Day events coming up are more good news from this week.

• Big Donation For Nonprofit, Pairs Vets With Dogs
• Douglas County Principal Named LifeChanger Of The Year
• GADOE: Career Students Achieve Near Perfect Graduation Rate
• Emory Johns Creek Holding Groundbreaking For $61M Expansion
• Grandmother Fights Off Teen Robber: Report

Veterans Day events:

• Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Honoring Veterans Monday
• Douglasville 2019 Veterans Day Lighted Parade
• Johns Creek Event Honoring Veterans, Memorial Rescheduled
• Two Upcoming Events Honoring Veterans In Sandy Springs
• Mason Creek To Host Retired Major For Veterans Day
• Scoggins Middle School Veterans Day Program

Here are more great stories from Georgia this week:

• Kennesaw Walmart Sells $200K Fantasy 5 Jackpot Ticket
• Dunkin’ Opening New Next Generation Store Tuesday In Woodstock
• Forsyth Invites Public To Be ‘Holiday Angels’ For Senior Citizens
• 'Crafted In Roswell' Highlights City's Beer, Wine, Cocktail Scene
• Riverwood Baseball Team Hosting Christmas Tree Fundraiser
• Alpharetta’s Recreation, Parks Department Named Agency Of Year
• Rotary Club Supports Hasty Elementary With $5,000 Donation