GA Good News: Blue Ribbon Schools, GA Girl In NBC's 'Annie Live!'

GEORGIA — Amid the bad news, there's still good news to be shared, including holiday light displays coming back for the season, bonuses for school district employees, national Blue Ribbon honors, a Georgia student starring in "Annie Live!" on NBC, new businesses opening throughout the state and more.

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• Former DeKalb Student Stars In Annie On NBC
• Georgia's Largest Residential Holiday Light Display Returns
• New Principals, Assistant Superintendent Joining Gwinnett Schools
• $1K Payments Approved For Eligible Gwinnett School Employees
• Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Happenings Set In East Cobb
• Douglasville's Miracle On Main Street Christmas Parade Set
• Forsyth Elementary Receives 2021 National Blue Ribbon Honor
• 25 Bartow Students Named To Georgia Governor's Honors Program
• Fundraiser Planned For Cherokee Toddler Whose Parents Were Killed
• City Of Milton Celebrating 15th Birthday On Wednesday
• Advanced Life Support Service Launched By Paulding Fire
• Wellstar Opens Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Centers
• All Pet Adoptions Covered This Week In DeKalb Thanks To Donor
• Star Students Name By Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club
• New Multipurpose Event Arena Coming To Douglasville
• Cherokee Teacher Named Georgia STEM Scholar
• Sprouts Farmers Market Opens In Smyrna With Updated Design
• Interim Superintendent Named To Permanent Job At Paulding Schools
• City Schools Of Decatur Receives National Blue Ribbon Recognition
• Gwinnett County Parent Added To GA Parent Advisory Council
• Marietta To Bring Biotech Firm To Former Flea Market Property
• Paulding Deputy To Represent Southeast In Police Unity Tour
• Keep Cherokee Beautiful To Update Adopt-A-Mile Road Signs
• Upgraded Providence Park Reopens With ADA-Accessible Trail