A Bonus, A Dance And The Power Of A Second Chance: GA Good News

GEORGIA — Good news stories in Georgia throughout this week spanned a variety of topics, including a DUI Court grad in Cobb County returning for a special swearing-in ceremony; a daddy daughter dance in Sandy Springs; grant money for hardworking teachers; bonuses for school bus drivers and bus monitors; and firefighters rescuing 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:

'A Second Chance': Cobb DUI Court Grad Sworn Into Georgia Bar

Jacob Pruitt graduated from DUI Court four years ago after getting two DUI convictions in four months — and he just returned to a recent graduation to be sworn in as a lawyer, by the same judge who helped him through DUI Court.

Daddy Daughter Dance Lets Fathers Show Affection For Their Girls

The Daddy Daughter Dance will give all dads a place to show their love for their daughters. But for the little girls whose dads can't attend, Sandy Springs police officers and firefighters will be on hand as dance partners.

Bartow Education Foundation Awards 196 Teachers Grant Money

The Bartow Education Foundation awarded 196 Bartow County teachers grant money to transform their classrooms and provide unique educational opportunities for hundreds of students.

Another $1,200 Bonus For Bus Drivers, Monitors In Cobb Schools

Eligible bus drivers and monitors in Cobb County Schools got $1,200 bonuses in their December payroll, and will get another in May. Additionally, new bus drivers and monitors hired after the announcement and employed by Feb. 28 will receive $1,000 in their May payroll.

Trapped Driver Rescued After Fall Into 40-Foot Ravine

Sandy Springs emergency crews used a rope system to rescue a driver whose car tumbled down a 40-foot ravine, trapping her inside.

More Good News Stories:

• These Colleges In Georgia Offer 2022’s Best Online Degrees
• Drug-Sniffing Dog Retires From Fulton County Sheriff's Office
• Atlantucky Brewery Opening Puts Southern Nappy Roots On Display
• Loganville's Main Street To Close As Apple TV's 'Zoltar' Films
• DC's 'Stargirl' Series Filming To Close Dallas' Main Street
• Cherokee Students Excel At Tech Fair, Advancing To State
• Adairsville Elementary Nationally Recognized As A Model School
• Alpharetta To Receive $75K To Grow Local Food Access
• Halcyon To Host Galentine’s Day Celebration On Feb. 10
• Donation Made To Cherokee Senior Services Meals On Wheels
• Cherokee Schools Named CyberStart America District Of Distinction
• Alpharetta Business Named To UGA’s 2022 'Bulldog 100' List
• 8th Grader Wins Douglas County School System Spelling Bee
• $40M In Rental Assistance Could Be Coming To Cobb County
• Gastroenterology Office Opens At Wellstar East Cobb Health Park
• Alpharetta Firefighters Receive New Fire Truck
• 'Feeding Fridays' Kicks Off Season At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
• Cava, Roshambo Diners Coming To Peachtree Battle Shopping Center
• Drug Drop Box Now Available At Johns Creek City Hall
• Goat Yoga In Loganville Offers 'Stress-Relief' Says Organizers
• Join Autrey Mill Nature Center Staff For 'Sunday Social'
• Dallas Author Releases New Children's Book: 'Sonny The Snowflake'
• Donations Sought For Project Valentine Fundraiser
• Chapel Hill High School Senior Helps Draft Georgia House Bill
• Atrium Opens In Ponce City Market With Beauty For Tongue and Eyes

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