Good News: Senior Receives Medal for WWII Service, MLK Statue Coming to Capitol, Smyrna Woman Turns 100, Cartersville Gamer Wins Big

From animals rescued from fires to a local gamer winning an international tournament, here are some good news stories from Georgia’s Patch sites.

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• Girl Who Lost Arm in Pit Bull Attack Awarded $72 Million
• Gov. Deal: Mercedes-Benz Will Create 800 Jobs In Atlanta Area
• Firefighters Rescue Horse Unable to Move From Stall
• East Cobb Senior Receives Bronze Star for WWII Service
• Three Dog Fright: Firefighters Rescue Pooches from East Cobb Blaze
• Charity Hopes Makeover Will Brighten Johns Creek Boy’s Life
• Dr. King Statue Coming to Georgia State Capitol
• Baby Boy Born 4 Months Premature While Family Was on Cruise
• Cartersville Man Wins $1.3 Million Prize at Video Gaming Championship
• Bank Employee Recognized For Giving Back To Sandy Springs Community
• Happy 100th Birthday, Dorothy Winkles!
• Co-Workers Split $1M Winning Lottery Ticket
• Trip of Lifetime: Spirit of South Paulding Band Marches in London

More Georgia Good News!

• Good News: Homeless Get A Place to Sleep, Police Save Overdose Victim, Elementary School Donates to Less Fortunate, Christmas Trees Recycled
• Good News: Officer Saves Overdose Victim, Pets of the Week, 911 Dispatcher Helps Driver Submerged in Pond
• GOOD NEWS: Flash Mob Wedding, ‘Selma’ Actress, Neighbor Saves Christmas
• Good News! ‘Hrockin’ Christmas House, National Guard Home for Holidays, and Teen Helps Brothers Escape Fire
• GOOD NEWS! Kitten’s Miraculous Survival, Christmas Fundraiser, Hunger Challenge, Scout’s Lifesaver Award