Extra Tax Refund, James Beard Finalists, NASCAR: GA Good News

GEORGIA — With all the chaos and sadness going on around us every day, it's important to make note of the good things that are still happening, too. Good news stories throughout our Georgia Patch sites this week included James Beard award finalists in Georgia, a Marietta 19-year-old winning his first NASCAR Truck Series victory, extra tax refund for eligible Georgians, a Canton fundraiser benefitting children in Ukraine, business openings and more.

Here Are GA 2022 James Beard Award Finalists

Top chefs from Georgia, and mouth-watering restaurants, received nods on the prestigious James Beard Award list.

GA 19-Year-Old Nabs His First NASCAR Truck Series Victory

Corey Heim, 19, of Marietta, landed his first NASCAR Truck Series win over the weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Extra Tax Refund Heading To Eligible Georgians As Kemp Signs Law

Using over $1 billion in state surplus money, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill providing an additional tax refund for eligible Georgians.

Children In Ukraine Supported Through Canton Students' Fundraiser

Students at Big Blue Marble Academy in Canton recently held a fundraiser for the Children's Charity Center of Ukraine.

• Gwinnett County Awards Contractor $28M To Resurface Roads
• Stone Mountain World War II Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday
• Tax Refund Coming To Certain Woodstock Residents
• These Are Best Places To Live In Georgia: Niche Rankings 2022
• Inaugural Georgia Food & Wine Festival Set In Marietta: Details
• $2K Retention Bonuses Approved By Douglas County School Board
• Canton City Planner Named GeorgiaForward Young Gamechanger
• Food Truck Alley Set To Return April 28 In Alpharetta
• Paulding County Schools Career Fair Slated For Late March
• Johns Creek Symphony To Put On Spring Concert Saturday
• Roswell Historical Society Construction Project Underway: Report
• DeKalb Police Recognized For 'Distinguished' Community Policing
• New Restaurant Crab Du Jour Opens In Decatur
• Bonuses Approved For Cherokee Schools Employees
• Turnip The Beet Award Honors Bartow Schools' Nutrition Program
• Turnip The Beet Award Honors Cherokee Schools' Nutrition Program
• Turnip The Beet Award Honors Fulton Schools' Nutrition Program
• Halcyon Trailhead At Big Creek Greenway Reopened
• Leg Up Recovery Offers Athletic Wellness: Patch Business Feature
• Wisteria Place Of Hamilton Mill To Celebrate Grand Opening
• Chopt Salad Restaurant To Open In East Cobb Soon
• Playa Bowls Opens In Alpharetta On Saturday

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