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TikTok Famous Grandma, Grandson + Best Teachers: GA Good News

Good news in GA this week included a grandma-grandson duo going viral on TikTok, a fundraiser for foster kids, teachers of the year & more.

A Georgia teen with cerebral palsy, Logan, and his grandma Paulette, affectionately known as "Boo," launched their TikTok channel Logan and Boo in 2020 during COVID-19 lockdowns. They've since garnered nearly 500,000 followers and millions of views.
A Georgia teen with cerebral palsy, Logan, and his grandma Paulette, affectionately known as "Boo," launched their TikTok channel Logan and Boo in 2020 during COVID-19 lockdowns. They've since garnered nearly 500,000 followers and millions of views. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

GEORGIA β€” 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 grandma-grandson duo making waves on TikTok, Publix aiming to help end hunger, metro Atlanta churches hosting a fundraiser for foster kids and more.

TikTok 'Fame' For Teen With Cerebral Palsy, Grandma In GA

Logan Echols, a South Paulding High School student who has cerebral palsy, and his grandma found "fame" through TikTok and a kickball match.

Find out what's happening in Dallas-Hiramfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Publix Feeding More Together Program Aims To End Hunger

Publix is matching customers' monetary donations to provide food for local food banks and food pantries throughout the Southeast.

Find out what's happening in Dallas-Hiramfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Churches Hosting Fundraiser To Support Foster Kids

North Point Ministries across metro Atlanta are uniting to collect pajamas for kids in foster care.

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