GA Man On 'American Idol' + Olympian Comes Home: 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 a Gwinnett County man with autism moving to the next round in "American Idol," Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor being celebrated in her hometown of Douglasville, a spotlight on Whitetail Bicycles in Milton and more.

GA Man With Autism Moves To Next Round On American Idol

Sam Finelli, 28, from Gwinnett County auditioned last Sunday on "American Idol." Judges gave him a standing ovation.

GA Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor To Get Homecoming Celebration

Douglasville's Elana Meyers Taylor is now the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian after winning two medals in Beijing this year, and on Friday, her hometown celebrated her.

Whitetail Bicycles Welcomes Cyclists, All: Patch Business Feature

Whitetail Bicycles in Milton is open to all who are curious in cycling, or who just want to be part of the community.

More Good News Stories:

• Join A Free Fitness Class In Johns Creek This Week
• Youth Self-Defense Classes Offered In Roswell For $35
• Live Healthy Gwinnett Hosting Drive-Thru Food Distribution Event
• Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Announces New Board
• Couple Saved After Tree Fell On House: Cherokee Fire
• 'Tour For Life' Pet Adoption Event Hosted By Furkids
• Partners, Volunteers Of The Year Named By Cherokee Schools
• Pet Adoption Special At Decatur PAWS This Week
• Affordable Elderly Living Community Advances In Smyrna
• Atlanta Educators Honored By Hawks, Clorox ‘Year Of The Teacher’
• New Pickleball Court Now Open In Walton County
• 13 Paulding Students Win Young GA Authors Writing Competition

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