Harry And Meghan, Olympic Bobsledder, New Publix: GA Good News

GEORGIA — Good news stories recently included Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day supporting The King Center in Atlanta; free N95 masks will be distributed late this week at pharmacies in the state; how to get free COVID-19 tests; and a 6-month-old labradoodle named Hank is the first therapy dog to work with senior citizens in Forsyth County.

Plus, rocker Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will perform at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom event; a report says Georgia is among the best states to drive in; a Douglasville native has landed a spot on the Olympic bobsled team for the fourth time; a new Publix is about to open; and more in our roundup of good news stories from Georgia's Patch sites this week.

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Here are some of this week's good news headlines:

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Support King Center On MLK Day

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day supporting The King Center in Atlanta. A spokesperson for the couple told PEOPLE magazine that the couple provided meals to volunteers and staff.

Georgia Among The Best States To Drive In: Report

Whether it's high gas prices or back-to-back traffic, some states can be an absolute nightmare to navigate behind the wheel. However, Georgia isn't apparently one of them. According to a new WalletHub study, the Peach State is among the best states to drive in, ranking No. 6 overall.

Winter Olympics: Douglasville Native Named To US Bobsled Team

Douglasville's Elana Meyers Taylor secured her spot on Team USA for the 2022 Winter Olympics, the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation announced Monday — marking the bobsledder's fourth time at the Olympics.

Forsyth Senior Services Introduces First Therapy Dog

The Forsyth County Senior Services welcomed patrons and community members to a meet and greet on Jan. 4 with their first therapy dog, a 6-month-old labradoodle named Hank.

Joan Jett, Blackhearts To Headline Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Fest

The City of Brookhaven announced that Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will headline the 2022 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival this year.

White House To Distribute Free N95 Masks: Where To Get Them In GA

N95 masks will be available for pickup late this week at pharmacies and health centers in Georgia that partnered with the federal government's COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

• Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Georgia

More Good News Stories:

• New Publix In DeKalb County Set To Open Later This Month
• Johns Creek Welcomes New Economic Development Director
• CycleBar East Cobb Hosts Coat Drive For Cobb County Families
• DC Series 'Stargirl' Filming In Downtown Dallas; Streets Closing
• Local Students Honored At Junior Theater Festival Atlanta
• New Cajun Restaurant, Wegman's Bayou, Opens In Roswell
• Playa Bowls Coming This Spring To Halcyon
• Cass High Students Attend Be Pro Be Proud Georgia Workshop
• Woodstock Welcomes New Community Development Director
• Downtown Brewery Proposal Approved By Smyrna City Council

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