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.

Terminally Ill Smyrna Man Gets Married in Ambulance

Carl Williams, suffering from Stage IV lung cancer, married his partner of seven years in a ceremony near the Cobb County Magistrate Court Monday.

Disc Golf Tournament Takes Aim at Human Trafficking

The inaugural “End It” Disc Golf Tournament in Austell on Oct. 12 will raise money for Wellspring Living, a nonprofit that aids women and girls victimized by human trafficking.

Your Favorite Park in Smyrna, Vinings Could Win $100,000

The park with the most votes will win a $100,000 recreation grant from Coca-Cola and the title of “America's Favorite Park.''

Advocates Camp on Concrete to Protest Park Funding Cuts

As Georgians head off on Fourth of July holiday weekend camping trips, Environment Georgia set up camp in a parking lot to highlight the dangers of cuts to conservation funding.

Paula Deen's Cobb Cousin: "She Is Very Caring"

Another company severed ties with the celebrity cook after she admitted to using racial slurs in the past.

Cobb Contestants Shine at Miss Georgia Pageant

Five Cobb contestants received awards.

Hundreds Attend Family Fun Safety Day

The Cobb County Safety Village offers hands-on instruction to youths and adults within a scaled down community streetscape.

The Weekender: Urban Hoedown and Worldwide Day of Play

Here are some events for the whole family in and around Cobb County.

Welcome to the Neighborhood! Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoption Holds Grand Opening

The 12-year-old nonprofit expanded its operation to Smyrna last spring and held a grand opening ceremony Sept. 19.

Arts Fundraiser Benefits Path to Shine

Taste, sip and see while supporting a good cause.

What's on the Menu: Smyrna Food Truck Tuesday Sept. 18

See who's serving dinner plus find out how you can support breast cancer research at SFTT this week.

Sample the Best of the City Saturday at Taste of Smyrna

See what food, music and fun are in store for you at the Taste of Smyrna.

Where Were You On 9/11?

On the 11th anniversary of 9/11, Patch Editor Sydney Busby recounts where she was the day of a tragedy that changed a nation and shaped a generation.

PHOTOS: Smyrna Gives Back, Has Fun at Smyrna Heroes Gala

See photos from Saturday's third anual Smyrna Heroes Gala benefitting the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation.

History of Smyrna's Taylor-Brawner House, Brawner Hospital Recalls 'A Simpler Time'

Local historian and Taylor-Brawner House Foundation member Mike Terry spent the better half of a decade compiling and writing the book.

How Much Do Smyrna-Vinings Residents Give to Charity?

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

Will You Pay for Online News?

Some are calling 2012 "the year of the newspaper paywall" and here in Cobb and Metro Atlanta, it looks like they're right.

Cobb County's Homeless Animals Need Your Help

Sign the petition to ask the Cobb County Board of Commissioners to save the lives of our furry friends.

Who Do You Think Makes Smyrna-Vinings Great?

We're looking people who impact the community in all ways big or small.

Savannah Tuschl: Whiz Kid and Future Restaurant Critic

One King Springs Elementary School fourth grader shares a restaurant review.

Patch Bloggers Get Social

Bloggers old and new met for food and fun at Patch's Blogger Mix and Mingle.

Drive In, Order Up: Food Truck Park Coming to Smyrna

Food Truck Tuesdays are in the works for Smyrna's Taylor Brawner Park.

MUST Ministries Needs Help Feeding Hungry Kids

Volunteers are needed to pack and deliver bag lunches.

Child's Battle With Cancer Inspires Song, Benefits CURE Childhood Cancer

Ryan Burton wrote "Sometimes You Gotta Fight" in honor of his stepdaughter and her battle with cancer. All the song's proceeds benefit CURE Childhood Cancer.

Letter to the Editor: Smog Safety and Your Children

Rebecca Watts Hull, Director, Mothers & Others for Clean Air, talks abut making smart decisions concerning outdoor activity this summer.

Last Chance to Buy Tickets to Smyrna Wine Stroll, Garden Tour

Both the Smyrna Wine Stroll and the Smyrna Garden Tour benefit good causes.

Shake Your Tail Feather on National Chicken Dance Day

One Smyrna Chick-Fil-A is giving away free sandwiches to commemorate everyone's favorite dance.

'Courageous' Producer Speaks at Cobb County Prayer Breakfast

Stephen Kendrick was the keynote speaker at the breakfast held in observance of National Day of Prayer.

5K Fit Group Conquers the Jonquil City Jog

Emory-Adventist Hospital's 5K Fit Group trained for four months to take on the Jonquil City Jog Saturday, April 28.

Grassroots Library Comes to Smyrna

The Little Free Library movement is gaining momentum nationwide and Vickery Do it Best Hardware is now home to Smyrna's first little library.

Spring Jonquil Fest Fun

Smyrna's Spring Jonquil Festival is this Saturday and Sunday.

Patch Poll: Did You Take Your Kids to Work Today?

Thursday, April 26 is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

Earth Day Go Green Guide

Happy Earth Day! Smyrna-Vinings Patch compiled some handy tips and tricks so you can go green on Earth Day. Share your own tips and photos with Patch.

Revved Up for RevFest

Smyrna's favorite coffee shop is hosting RevFest today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Share your photos from the event!

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?

DMYF Needs Help Making Young Man's Dream Come True

Dream Makers Youth Foundation seeks to help one of its assistant coaches realize his dream to drive on his own.

Smyrna Kroger Top MDA Fundraiser in Region

Employees at the South Cobb Drive store raised more than $8,000 for MDA by holding cookouts and taking donations at registers.

Farmers Markets in Full Bloom in Smyrna-Vinings

Several Smyrna-Vinings farmers markets offer residents a chance to support local growers and enjoy delicious produce.