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'Stranger Things,' James Beard Awards, K9s Retire: GA Good News

Good news around Georgia this week includes K9s retire, James Beard award semifinalists announced, actress returning to "Stranger Things."

Both dogs and their handlers, Cpl. Mark Paterson and Cpl. Matthew Verber were awarded Meritorious Service medals for their service and sacrifices.
Both dogs and their handlers, Cpl. Mark Paterson and Cpl. Matthew Verber were awarded Meritorious Service medals for their service and sacrifices. (Jay Baker/Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

GEORGIA — Good news around Georgia Patches this week include James Beard award semifinalists, K9s retire from duty, and an Atlanta actress from "Stranger Things" will return next season. The Atlanta Olympic cauldron will be lit this weekend, a Douglasville teen will be on "The Voice," and Toyota Financial Services bringing jobs to metro Atlanta are more positive stories.

Here are more uplifting stories from Georgia this week:

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