Super Bowl Sunday, Cat Rescued, Best Hospitals: GA Good News

GEORGIA —Good news stories in Georgia throughout this week spanned a variety of topics, including a Georgia Olympian cleared to compete after recovering from COVID-19; firefighters rescuing an unconscious cat from a house fire; Billie Eilish saving a concertgoer who was suffering from an asthma attack; Georgia's best hospitals; some local representation in Super Bowl LVI 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:

GA Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor Cleared To Compete After COVID

Douglasville native and three-time medalist Elana Meyers Taylor tested positive for COVID-19 two days after arriving in Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics. She tested negative for COVID-19 twice last weekend, and is cleared to compete Sunday and next week.

Unconscious Cat Rescued From Marietta House Fire

While battling a house fire on Talley Street in Marietta, Cobb firefighters resuscitated the homeowner's cat, who they found unconscious in the bedroom.

Billie Eilish Saved Atlanta Concertgoer Struggling To Breathe

With just a few words and the help of her stage crew, Billie Eilish was able to save a fan having an asthma attack during her Atlanta show.

11 Georgia Hospitals Ranked Among 2022’s Best

For a second year, Georgia hospitals make the Healthgrades list which evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America.

Super Bowl LVI: Cobb Schools Represented On LA Rams Sidelines

Tremayne Anchrum Jr., a McEachern High School graduate in Cobb County Schools, will be dressed in his No. 72 Rams uniform on Super Bowl Sunday.

More Good News Stories:

• Roswell Named Platinum 'Green Community' For Fourth Year
• Keisha Lance Bottoms Joins CNN As Political Commentator
• Douglas County Animal Shelter Reopens To Public After 2 Months
• Milton Names New Parks And Recreation Director
• Recycling Center Opens To Non-County Residents For A Fee
• River Ridge High Senior Earns Positive Athlete Georgia Award
• More Wedding Ceremony Slots Open In February For 'Month Of Love'
• Valentine's Day Dinner Destinations In Atlanta That Will Win
• $100M Mixed-Use Project Southern Post Restarts Construction
• Creekview High Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate
• Shake Shack To Open Alpharetta Location This Month
• Basic To Boujee Boutique To Open On Dallas' Main Street
• Leadership Cherokee Class Of 2022 Announced By Chamber
• Free Pet Vaccine Clinic Set For March In Douglasville
• Mother, Son Dance To Benefit Georgia Academy Baseball Club
• Free Community Healthcare Events: Schedule Set For 2022
• Virtual Hiring Event: DeKalb County Police Are Hiring
• Large Animal Rescue Team Helps Fallen Horse In Canton
• Carroll County Educator Named South Douglas Elementary Principal
• 12 Super Bowl Players Have Ties To Georgia; Four Played For UGA
• Georgia A Top State For Singles Lamenting Valentine's Day
• Super Sunday: What And Where To Eat At Game Time In Atlanta
• Black History Month Celebration Set At Ritch Middle School
• Semester Ends For DeKalb Students Using Online Flex Program
• Earn $100 At Gwinnett's 'Healthy, Vibrant and Vaxx' Event
• Tickets Now On Sale For 2022 Amplify Decatur Music Festival
• Atlanta Humane Society Offering Half-Off All Adoptions
• Bartow Students Named Semifinalists In GA Governor Honors Program
• 37 Cherokee Schools Students Earn College Board Awards
• Vinings Restaurant Among 100 Most Romantic In America: Study
• Free Drive-Thru Pet Vaccination Drive Set In Douglas County

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