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Here's the 'Good News' in Central Georgia: Jan. 26 - Feb. 1

Two teens saved a couple after their house caught fire, and another teen was recognized with a Congressional medal for his achievements.

MACON, Ga. — 1. Georgia World War II veteran turns 100

Veteran Dewitt Phagan celebrated with family and friends on Saturday.

2. Seniors find their zen with tai chi classes

Seniors at Alice's Place Adult Day Care are meditating on new ways to stay active.

3. Cochran Dairy Queen honors girl with rare brain disease

Doctors diagnosed Allie Itson with moyamoya. During a trip to the fast food restaurant, the workers instantly connected with her. Now they want to help.

4. Monroe County rallies behind girl battling inoperable brain tumor

Organizers say at the end of the day, they are not doing this for recognition, but instead to support one another.

5. School of the Week: Monroe County Middle

Students got a first look inside their new, on-campus barn as part of the school's first agriculture program.

6. Georgia Adventures | How you can go on a guided, high-tech hog hunt

Hog S.W.A.T. specializes in guided, high-tech hog hunts using thermal optics, and you get to hold the AK-47.

7. 'It's just what this community is about': 2 Dodge County teens save couple's home from fire

In Eastman, one couple says they are alive and well, thanks to two high-schoolers who caught a fire before it spread.

8. Inside Buc-ee’s: We toured the massive convenience store in Alabama

13WMAZ took a road trip to Buc-ee's in Robertsdale, Alabama to get a taste of what's to come for Warner Robins.

9. Former Macon restaurateur opens Australian-themed eatery in Milledgeville

The previous owner of Michael's on Mulberry and Between the Bread recently opened his second venture in Milledgeville.

10. Communication device gives Houston County girl with Cerebral Palsy a voice

Arielle Knight, 6, was diagnosed as non-verbal, but a communication device helped her prove she still has a lot to say.

11. Mercer University students living at senior center

Two Mercer University students looking to break the barrier between two generations decided to move in with senior citizens at Navicent Health's Carlyle Place.

12. 'It was a big accomplishment': Central Georgia teen gets bronze Congressional award medal

It took months and a long, long checklist of tasks, but now a Byron college freshman has received a bronze Congressional medal.

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