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Google Contest, Clear The Shelter, New Chick-fil-A: GA Good News
Chick-fil-A debuted its first new item since 2016, Clear the Shelter day is Aug. 17, a local teen won Doodle For Google, $30K scholarship.

GEORGIA — Good news stories from Georgia's Patches this week includes Clear the Shelters day on Saturday, a local teen won a national Google contest, and Chick-fil-A debuted a new menu item. A kitten hitched a ride to safety, a seafood shack was named best in the state, and a school chief donated to students' apps are more favorite news stories from this week.
- Georgia Teen Wins Doodle For Google, $30K Scholarship
- Chick-fil-A's Mac & Cheese Is 1st New Menu Item Since 2016
- Kitten Rescued After Hitching Ride From Woodstock To Alpharetta
- Clear The Shelters Day: Help Maggie Find A Home In Forsyth County
- Clear The Shelters Day: Help Moana Find A Home In Cherokee County
- Clear The Shelters Day: Help Peanut Butter Find An Atlanta Home
- Clear The Shelters Day: Help Milo Find A Home In DeKalb
- Clear The Shelters Day: Help Bob Dylan Find A Cobb County Home
- Clear The Shelters Day: Help Purrcy Find A Home In Kennesaw
- Pet Adoption Event August 17 In Lawrenceville
- Best Seafood Shacks: 1 Georgia Restaurant Named To List
- School Chief Donates Bonus To Help Seniors Pay For College Apps
Here are more great stories from Georgia this week:
- 5-Year-Old Girl Honored For Bravery During 'Horrific Attack'
- DeKalb Chief Magistrate Judge Presents The People’s Law School
- Douglas County Dancing Event To Benefit Cancer Patients
- UNG Graduates Nearly 300 At Summer Commencement
- North Fulton School Named International Baccalaureate School
- Well-Wishes Left For Military Family Receiving New Canton Home
- theCoderSchool to Open Second Georgia Location In Johns Creek
- Alpharetta Campaign Encourages Visiting Local Businesses
- Cherokee Sheriff's Office Searching For Loose Goat Owner
- Northside Forsyth Doctor Certified In Reflux Treatment
- Cobb Chamber Hosting Transportation Mobility Summit
- 7 Georgia Schools On Princeton Review’s ‘Best 385’ List
- Artist Lineup Announced For 'Flux: Ponce City Market'
- Gwinnett Medical Center To Offer Concussion Care To Schools
- Money Magazine Ranks UNG On Best Colleges List
- NFCC To Host Fundraiser Honoring Barbara Duffy
- Cherokee Schools Hosting Anti-Vaping Student PSA Video Contest
- Fantasy 5 Jackpot Ticket Worth $500K Sold In Athens
- Kennesaw State To Unveil New Branding Monday
- Art Of Problem Solving Academy Opens Johns Creek Location
- Cherokee Schools Teachers, Parents Win Top Georgia PTA Awards
- 100 Black Women Decatur-DeKalb Hosting Fitness Event
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