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The world's first good news website launched 29 years ago today, pioneering a movement that proved people craved uplifting stories. Founded by former TV journalist Geri Weis-Corbley, the Good News Network now reaches millions with inspiring stories every day.
A bright red phone in a public plaza invites strangers to share good news and hidden struggles, creating viral moments of connection. One man's tearful announcement that his dad is cancer-free has touched over 6 million people.
A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat happened upon a vessel taking on water just in time to help a Good Samaritan rescue seven people from the sinking boat near Tybee, Georgia. The perfectly timed response turned a potential tragedy into a successful rescue mission.
Feeling overwhelmed by climate doom? These curated resources prove that solutions are happening right now, and hope is a powerful tool for action.
A motorist's quick thinking and a homeowner's lucky escape turned a dangerous house fire into a story of community care. Thanks to a stranger who didn't keep driving, one Georgia man is safe tonight despite losing his home.
Over 100 cancer survivors and caregivers gathered in Statesboro, Georgia for an evening of fellowship, gratitude, and shared strength. The annual Relay for Life survivors' dinner reminded attendees that no one faces cancer alone.
A Philadelphia news team turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into action by surprising shoppers with free groceries, delivering flowers to hospital staff, and treating first responders to coffee. Their spontaneous generosity brightened dozens of lives across the city.
A Georgia man spotted a toddler wandering alone near traffic at a mall parking lot and discovered her siblings waiting in a running car with no adult in sight. His quick action and call to police kept three young children safe.
Breezy White just became the first person with Down syndrome to graduate from Georgia Highlands College and earn a college degree in Georgia. Her journey from childhood dream to 4.0 GPA student shows what's possible when opportunity meets determination.
Georgia just wrapped up its best year ever for economic growth, with companies investing a record $35 billion and creating over 25,000 jobs. Even better news: three out of four new projects landed outside Atlanta, spreading opportunity across the entire state.
Georgia students just posted record-breaking math scores in multiple grade levels, capping years of steady improvement across the state. The gains show that switching away from Common Core to Georgia-designed standards is paying off for kids.
Qcells is investing $2.5 billion to build new solar manufacturing facilities in northwest Georgia, creating 2,500 good-paying jobs by 2024. The expansion will make the company the only fully-integrated solar panel manufacturer in America.
Three elementary schools in Rome, Georgia, earned statewide recognition for helping students achieve far beyond what statistics predicted. The schools proved that high expectations and strong support can overcome demographic challenges.
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On September 28, over 1,000 newsrooms from 100+ countries will celebrate World News Day, proving that quality journalism can still restore hope in fractured societies. One journalist who watched Yugoslavia collapse and South Africa recover knows exactly why truth matters.
Environmental advocates are challenging Georgia Power's costly plan to build new gas plants, demanding proof they're actually needed. The fight could save Georgia families from paying for unnecessary energy infrastructure.
When Mayahuel Yaoapoqa moved from Micronesia to Georgia without speaking English, she never imagined she'd graduate college at 17 alongside her sister and father. This week, the three celebrate degrees together at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. #
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One in four South Africans now get their news from individual creators rather than traditional organizations, reshaping journalism. A new report reveals how these innovative storytellers are building trust and redefining what it means to report news.
Georgia is helping property owners grow new forests with cash for planting costs. The state program covers site prep, seedlings, and management to restore pine woodlands across the state. ##
Georgia drivers who switch to electric vehicles could pocket more than $2,000 every year compared to gas-powered cars. With electricity cheaper than gasoline and EVs needing half the maintenance, the savings add up fast.
After months of waiting, Georgia farmers devastated by Hurricane Helene can finally access over $500 million in federal aid to rebuild their farms and livelihoods. Applications opened March 16 for farmers who lost crops, equipment, and infrastructure in the 2024 storm that caused $5.5 billion in agricultural damage.
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