GA Best Beach, Braves Legend Helps Church, Teen Biz: GA Good News

GEORGIA — Good news stories in Georgia throughout this week spanned a variety of topics, including a Douglasville 14-year-old launching his own dessert shop; a nonprofit animal rescue offering more than just animal services in Dallas; a Georgia beach ranked among the best in the nation; Braves legend Otis Nixon helps a church food pantry that was robbed; a new vision for North Point Mall and more in our roundup of good news stories from Georgia's Patch sites this week.

Teen Launches Dessert Shop From Home With Unique Cookies, Breads

Legend Sims, 14, has always loved to bake. Now, he's making his own unique baked goods for dessert lovers in Douglas and Paulding counties.

Nonprofit Animal Rescue Meets Airbnb, Event Venue, Day Camp

The veteran-owned Farm at Little Fox Hollow in Dallas is in the business of more than just rescuing animals.

This Georgia Beach Ranks Among The Best In The Nation: Report

Tripadvisor has released the top 25 best beaches in the United States. See which beach in Georgia made the list.

Braves Great Otis Nixon Helps Church Food Pantry Robbed Of Stock

When thieves robbed a church food pantry twice in Atlanta's Pittsburgh neighborhood, Atlanta Braves legend Otis Nixon stepped in to help.

New Vision For North Point Mall Revealed As Mixed-Use Development

Alpharetta's North Point Mall will soon be transformed to a mixed-use community with pocket parks, water features, and trails.

More Good News Stories:

• Forum Athletic Club Opens Tuesday At Halcyon
• Cherokee Film Summit Sets Stage For 'Reel' Community Connection
• 9 Parks Bond Projects Coming To Alpharetta; Input Sought By City
• New Fire Station In Mica Approved By Cherokee Commission
• Mission Road Elementary Named National Model PLC School
• Atlanta Mask Mandate Lifted; City Eviction Moratorium Remains
• Top Businesses Johns Creek Readers Would Like To Bring Back
• Top Businesses Roswell Readers Would Like To Bring Back
• Top Businesses Loganville Readers Would Like To Bring Back
• Top Businesses Canton Readers Would Like To Bring Back
• Top Businesses Cumming Readers Would Like To Bring Back
• Top Businesses Woodstock Readers Would Like To Bring Back
• Top Businesses Cartersville Readers Would Like To Bring Back
• Top Businesses Alpharetta Readers Would Like To Bring Back
• GA-400, I-285 Project Prompts Sandy Springs To Partner With Waze
• 6 Scholarships Available For Forsyth County Seniors
• Knox Elementary Educator Named Media Specialist Of The Year
• Mask Mandate Lifted In Cobb County Government Buildings
• Tyler Perry To Deliver Emory Commencement Address In May
• Fulton County Sheriff's Office Launches App
• Bottoms Up: GA Beer Day To Feature Atlanta Breweries
• Bottoms Up: GA Beer Day To Feature Buckhead Breweries
• Bottoms Up: Pontoon Brewing Co. Featured On GA Beer Day
• Cherokee Fire Names New Deputy Chief Of Operations
• City Center Amphitheater Sponsored By Lou Sobh Automotive Group
• Two Forsyth County Breweries Participating In GA Beer Day
• 70 Breweries Are Tapping In For Georgia Beer Day: Here's A List
• Reformation Brewery In Woodstock Participating In GA Beer Day
• Reformation Brewery In Canton Participating In GA Beer Day
• Marietta, Kennesaw Breweries Featured In Georgia Beer Day
• Smyrna's Reformation Brewery Featured In Georgia Beer Day

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