GOOD NEWS! Mr. Meow-gi Flips Into Your Heart, Honors for Fire Rescuers, Top Graduation Rate + Lucky Winner

Plus, famed chef to open new eatery, store openings and seasonal hirings, MDA fundraiser + young golf champ were among the week’s best news.

GOOD NEWS! Kids Helping Kids, Who's Hiring, Ryan Seacrest Shout Out to Dunwoody + Grandma Wins Lottery

Plus, nurse free of Ebola, perfect ACT score, gas war, and Veterans Plaza to be landscaped were among this week’s best news.

GOOD NEWS! Boy Wants to Feed Others at Thanksgiving, Firefighter Revives Cats, Violence Vigil + Lottery Winners

Plus, top SAT scores, volunteers renovate children’s home, model public servant remembered, and football rankings were among this week’s bes

GOOD NEWS! Anonymous Kidney Donor, Sugarland Singer Solos, Boomer's Back + Kroger Employee to the Rescue

Plus mega scholarships, sub shop donates gear to firefighters, Marine of the Year, and Coroner of the Year were among this week's best news.

GOOD NEWS! Gwinnett Schools Split $1M Prize; Girl Raises Cash for Animals; Lottery Winners + Standout Schools

Plus, mega scholarship offers, best placekicker is a girl and Boy Scouts organizing community event were among this week's best news.

GOOD NEWS! Care Packages for Troops, Dad's Surprise, Double Lottery Winner + Cancer Benefits

Plus, superintendent of the year, top-performing schools, best quarterback, and the winner of a new car were among this week's best news.

GOOD NEWS! Pie in Face, Best Cities to Retire To, Honoring Veterans + National Merit Students

Plus, local teachers of the year; best neighborhoods in GA + metro companies plan to hire in 4th quarter were among this week's best news.

GOOD NEWS! Job Fairs, Company-Wide ALS Challenge, Honoring 9/11 Heroes + Food Drive

Plus, local festivals; Sprouts, Apple Store and other business openings + Property Brothers help GA family were among this week's best news.

GOOD NEWS! Patriotic Employer, Wheelchair Fundraiser, More Ice Bucket Challenges + World Youth Climbing Champ

Plus, teachers honored, schools accept challenge for ALS fundraiser, business openings, + hometown heroes were among this week's best news.

GOOD NEWS! Lifesavers, Surviving Lightning Strike, More Ice Bucket Challenges + Rescued Puppies

Plus, top educators and students, business openings, Ebola patients released and deputy's good deed were among this week's positive stories.

GOOD NEWS! Most Exciting Cities, IB Diplomas, Public Safety Award, School Spirit + Lottery Winners

Plus, Gwinnett teachers honored, business openings and expansions, and students fighting drugs were among this week's uplifting stories.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Wesley Chapel Scouts Get Camping Donations

Troop 008 has enough gear for this weekend's Camporall, but is seeking financial help to replace a stolen trailer and camping items.

Cobb Community Garden Council Starts September

Any community garden in Cobb County and its cities are encouraged to participate.

Share Ideas at Neighborhood Summit

Holy Family to Mark 40th Anniversary

The first Catholic church in the East Cobb area will hold a special celebration on Wednesday.

Some Changes with Northeast Cobb Patch

It's easier than ever to let the community know what's going on with your organization, and to have your say about what's important to you.

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day

Don't just say 'thank you" today. Instead, pay it forward by doing something nice for someone else.

How Much Does Northeast Cobb Give to Charity?

New study details giving by ZIP Code and finds areas with more GOP voters are more likely to support charities.

Take Advantage of Appliance Amnesty Day

Cobb residents can take their broken or unwanted appliances for recycling this Saturday.

Applications Being Accepted for Public Safety Academy

Those wanting to attend must be 21 years old and residents of Cobb or work for the county government.

MUST Ministries Needs Help Feeding Hungry Kids

Volunteers are needed to pack and deliver bag lunches.

Last Chance: Pick Our Nonprofit Winner

You have until 11:59 tonight to sign up for a free Patch newsletter and let us know which of our three nonprofits should get a $1,500 Patch donation.

Alcohol Task Force Needs Your Help

Take 10 minutes for a survey to help the Cobb community.

Are You Feeling Lucky on Friday the 13th?

Today is Friday the 13th so be careful of black cats and walking under ladders. Do you consider yourself superstitious?