Unlikely Kidney Donor, Deer Rescue, Puppy Bowl: GA Good News

Douglasville GA

28 January, 2022

5:15 PM

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GEORGIA — Good news stories in Georgia throughout this week spanned a variety of topics, including a Smyrna rescue dog in a wheelchair starring in the 2022 Puppy Bowl; a Marietta Airbnb making Airbnb's top 10 most-liked homes on Instagram; a Johns Creek man receiving a kidney from his long-lost classmate; firefighters rescuing a deer that got its antlers stuck in a soccer net; affordable housing for veterans; and more in our roundup of good news stories from Georgia's Patch sites this week. Here are some of this week's good news headlines: Johns Creek Man To Receive Kidney From Long-Lost Classmate Rob Latzsch of Johns Creek desperately needed a kidney. When hope seemed lost, an unlikely donor answered the call after seeing a Facebook post stating Rob was searching for a kidney donor. It was a former classmate he'd lost touch with and not spoken to in years. Georgia Firefighters Rescue Deer Stuck In Soccer Netting Savannah firefighters came to the rescue of a deer who had gotten his antlers stuck in a soccer net. The poor animal was exhausted and could barely lift its head up when help finally arrived. Puppy Bowl 2022: Georgia Dog Featured On Animal Planet Event Benny, a disabled Labradoodle from Bosley's Place in Smyrna, will compete in Puppy Bowl XVIII on Sunday, Feb. 13. Benny has an abnormal, inoperable spinal deformity — one that has never been seen or written about in any textbook. He has a special wheelchair that helps him get around, and he doesn't let his disability stop him from smiling. Most Liked Airbnbs On Instagram Features Marietta Guesthouse On Monday, Airbnb unveiled the 10 most-liked homes from its Instagram in 2021 — and a Marietta Airbnb rental made the list. The Marietta property is formerly the home of two Georgia governors, and is overflowing with rich history: for example, the guesthouse bedroom was once a smokehouse in the 1840s. More Good News Stories: Milton Historic Cemeteries Highlighted In New Interactive MapWoodstock Elementary Earns Digital Citizenship RecognitionWarming Shelter Open In Cartersville Through The Weekend7th Grader Wins Paulding County School District Spelling BeeAffordable Housing For Discharged Veterans Opens In DouglasvilleCherokee Firefighters Honored For Life-Saving EventsGwinnett School Board Names New District Leader, PrincipalDunkin To Open Remodeled Cumberland Store With Free Coffee OfferAlpharetta Restaurant Week Returns Feb. 20Cherokee Schools Hosting Inaugural Support Staff Job FairNorthside Hospital Forsyth Adds Two Floors, More BedsEuharlee Elementary Named Model Professional Learning CommunityWoodstock Police Name Honor Officers, Volunteers, Legacy AwardYumbii Opening In Alpharetta This SpringTaste Of East Cobb, Taste Of Marietta Set For This Spring Don't miss local news from Georgia. Sign up for free Patch alerts and daily newsletters.Thanks for reading Patch!