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GA Good News: Tyler Perry, Kittens Visit Fish, Designer Masks

There is still some good news coming from Georgia related to coronavirus, including kittens at the aquarium and a designer making masks.

Tutu Capers & Face Masks is a Georgia group spearheaded by a retired ballet costume designer. Barbara Hudson Mock has been sewing face masks for healthcare professionals.
Tutu Capers & Face Masks is a Georgia group spearheaded by a retired ballet costume designer. Barbara Hudson Mock has been sewing face masks for healthcare professionals. (Barbara Hudson Mock)

GEORGIA — Among the bad news regarding the coronavirus, there is still some good news to be shared. This includes kittens exploring the Georgia Aquarium, a retired costume designer making masks and Tyler Perry buying groceries.

Retired Ballet Costume Designer Distributes Masks: GA Coronavirus

A retired Georgia ballet costume designer has been sewing face masks to distribute to health-care professionals and nursing homes.

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VIDEO: Kittens Visit GA Aquarium During Coronavirus Pandemic

After puppies took a trip to the Georgia Aquarium while it's temporarily closed to the public, Atlanta Humane decided kittens should visit.

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Country Star Donates $200K To Hometown Hospital: Coronavirus

Country star Jason Aldean supported his hometown by donating $200,000 to assist with healthcare needs at Navicent Health in Macon.

Smyrna Police Are Picking Up Groceries: GA Coronavirus

Smyrna police officers are picking up and delivering groceries and medicine to those 62 and older during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tyler Perry Pays Bill For Seniors At Kroger: GA Coronavirus

Tyler Perry surprised senior shoppers by covering their entire grocery bill.

Atlanta Humane Starts Coronavirus Hotline, Free Pet Food, Vet

Atlanta Humane Society has launched community resources, including a coronavirus pet hotline, free pet food and virtual veterinary services.

Kids Create Cards For Coronavirus Shut-Ins At Nursing Home

A Dacula woman asked for cards for coronavirus shut-ins at a Gwinnett retirement home, and local fifth-graders took up the challenge.

Restaurants Stay Open, Coronavirus Health-Care Workers Stay Fed

Douglas Strong has raised $22,000 so far to hire restaurants to feed health-care workers at Wellstar Douglas Hospital.

200,000 Pounds Of Food Is Being Donated By Delta: GA Coronavirus

Delta Air Lines is donating its perishable and non-perishable foods that aren't being eaten.

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