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GA Good News: Blue Ribbon Schools, GA Girl In NBC's 'Annie Live!'

In addition to the roundup of good news from this week, check out Patch's gingerbread house contest for a chance to win prizes.

A former DeKalb County School district student — 12-year-old Celina Smith — starred in "Annie Live!" on NBC Dec. 2.
A former DeKalb County School district student — 12-year-old Celina Smith — starred in "Annie Live!" on NBC Dec. 2. (Paul Gilmore/NBC)

GEORGIA — Amid the bad news, there's still good news to be shared, including holiday light displays coming back for the season, bonuses for school district employees, national Blue Ribbon honors, a Georgia student starring in "Annie Live!" on NBC, new businesses opening throughout the state and more.

Plus, don't miss the chance to show us your stellar gingerbread-house-making skills — and maybe win a gift card (plus Patch swag) to your favorite local business, too. See how here: Show Us Your Awesome Gingerbread House, And Win Prizes.

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