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

Sandy Springs GA

23 January, 2022

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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. Share your local news, events and pics by clicking "+" at the top of any page. 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 MonthJohns Creek Welcomes New Economic Development DirectorCycleBar East Cobb Hosts Coat Drive For Cobb County FamiliesDC Series 'Stargirl' Filming In Downtown Dallas; Streets ClosingLocal Students Honored At Junior Theater Festival AtlantaNew Cajun Restaurant, Wegman's Bayou, Opens In RoswellPlaya Bowls Coming This Spring To HalcyonCass High Students Attend Be Pro Be Proud Georgia WorkshopWoodstock Welcomes New Community Development DirectorDowntown Brewery Proposal Approved By Smyrna City Council Don't miss local news from Georgia. Sign up for free Patch alerts and daily newsletters. Thanks for reading Patch!