GA Good News: Local Heroes, Student Saved, Backpacks Donated

GEORGIA — Amid the bad news, there is still some good news to be shared, including how to nominate local heroes, a teacher saved a choking student and backpacks donated to kids.

• Paraprofessional Saves Choking Student At Bascomb Elementary
• North Fulton Charities Distributes Over 900 Backpacks To Children
• Alpharetta, Milton Heroes: Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Canton Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Forsyth Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Johns Creek Hero: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Roswell Hero: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Sandy Springs Heroes: Help Recognize Those Making A Difference
• Woodstock Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

Here are more uplifting stories from Georgia this week:

• DeKalb's Hosting 2 Virtual Meetings On Library, Buildings
• Atlanta Krogers Are Helping Educators, Parents Save On Supplies
• New COVID 19 Mega Testing Center Opens Near Atlanta Airport
• Marietta Schools Offering Childcare For Educators During Pandemic
• Open: DeKalb's Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Reopens To Public
• Marietta's Drive In Cabaret, Tickets On Sale Now
• Smyrna's Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest Now Open
• Marietta, Metro Atlanta Grads Win Georgia Pacific Scholarship
• Chicken Salad Chick Opening Tuesday In Johns Creek
• Virtual Job Fair Next Week For Managers, Crew In Decatur
• Virtual Job Fair Next Week For Managers, Crew In Marietta
• Virtual Job Fair Next Week For Managers, Crew In Smyrna
• Virtual Job Fair Next Week For Managers, Crew In Atlanta
• Swim With Sharks At The Georgia Aquarium
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Announces 2020-21 Season
• DeKalb School Lunches Will Be Served This Fall Through Parks
• Emory To Vaccinate Hundreds Of Volunteers During COVID 19 Trial
• Roswell High School Graduate Wins Georgia-Pacific Scholarship
• DeKalb County Launches Small Business Loan Program
• Spirit Halloween Stores Opening In Alpharetta, Milton In 2020
• Spirit Halloween Stores Opening In Johns Creek In 2020
• Spirit Halloween Stores Opening In Roswell In 2020
• Spirit Halloween Stores Opening In Cumming In 2020
• Buckhead AMC Theatre Reopening Date Announced
• Decatur AMC Theatre Reopening Date Announced
• Cartersville AMC Theatre Reopening Date Announced
• Hiram AMC Theatre Reopening Date Announced
• Lawrenceville, Snellville AMC Theatres Reopening Dates Announced
• Alpharetta AMC Theatre Reopening Date Announced
• Canton AMC Theatre Reopening Date Announced
• Forsyth AMC Theatre Reopening Date Announced