Woodstock Summer Concert Series, Road Dog Rescue: GA Good News

GEORGIA — Good news stories in Georgia throughout this week spanned a variety of topics, including a Gwinnett County high school making a surprise appearance at the Super Bowl; the restoration of a historically Black cemetery in Smyrna; a Georgia Olympian winning silver in the inaugural women’s monobob event; news about the Woodstock Summer Concert Series; a dog’s rescue after a shooting and more in our roundup of good news stories from Georgia's Patch sites this week.

Here are some of this week's good news headlines:

Brookwood High School Makes Unexpected Super Bowl Appearance

An Irish Spring commercial aired during Super Bowl Sunday gave a callout to Brookwood High School in Gwinnett County.

Historically Black Cemetery, Gravesites Of Former Slaves Restored

The city of Smyrna spent $100,000 to restore the grounds and headstones of Mt. Zion Cemetery, and will hold a rededication ceremony Sunday.

GA Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor Wins Silver In Women's Monobob

Elana Meyers Taylor, a Douglasville native, earned the silver medal in the inaugural women's monobob at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Woodstock Summer Concert Series Lineup For 2022 Announced

The 2022 Woodstock Summer Concert Series is set to begin on May 14, and run through Sept. 10. The performers have been announced.

Road Dog Of Truck Driver Shot On I-75 Found Safe

Suzy, the "road dog" of the truck driver shot on I-75 on Wednesday, ran off after the shooting but will be reunited with her family.

More Good News Stories:

• Dacula Couple Celebrate 70 Years Of Marriage: Report
• Community Art Competition: Johns Creek Mayor Calls On Students
• Plant! Milton Launches To Educate, Encourage Tree Planting
• Teacher Of The Year Finalists Announced For Forsyth Schools
• 229 Cherokee Students Named As Superintendent's Key Scholars
• Bascomb Elementary Earns Digital Citizenship Recognition
• $121K.5, 5 Nonprofits Approved For Sandy Springs Recreation Pilot
• Painted Pickle Presents Purely Pleasurable Pastime Possibilities
• Historical Marker Unveiled In Downtown Lawrenceville Square
• Property Tax Drop Boxes Now Available In DeKalb County
• Birmingham Park Adds Equestrian-Themed Trail Names, Signs
• Disc Golf Course Opens On Reinhardt University Campus
• Registration Open For Cartersville Pickleball Tournament
• Patch Business Feature: Pesa Funding Helps Clients Achieve Dreams
• Mardi Gras At Ponce City Market Promises Fantastic Food And Fun
• GA Arbor Day: Pick Up A Tree In Paulding County
• Council Honors 'Esteemed Veteran' Of Roswell Sgt. Kent Sharp
• Join Dacula City Council Members For Coffee In March
• Filming Will Close Main Street In Loganville This Weekend
• Love To Garden? Johns Creek Garden Association Has Open Plots
• State Of The City Address: Mayor Bradberry To Present Tuesday
• Greater North Fulton Chamber Names 2022 Officers, Director
• Nobu To Open Restaurant And Hotel In Buckhead Shopping Mall
• Former CNN Anchor Hopes To Save Beulah Grove Lodge From Disrepair
• Tucker Restaurant Week Will 'Drive Local Tourism' Says Organizers
• Peachtree Senior Named STAR Student, Top 10% In Class
• Thanks For Shoveling My Driveway: Random Kindness In Alpharetta
• Thanks For Alerting To Backyard Fire: Random Kindness In Canton
• Thanks For Babysitting 2 Years: Random Kindness In Cartersville
• Thanks For Getting Son Off The Roof: Random Kindness In Cumming
• Thanks For Cutting Our Grass: Random Kindness In Woodstock

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