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Here's the 'Good News' in Central Georgia: July 14-20

Central Georgia celebrated the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing last week

1. 'His art is extraordinary:' Warner Robins couple sponsors trip for South Korean artist to spray paint gym

The co-owners of Southpaw Fitness found artist JongBae Lee in a graffiti artist group online.

2. 48th Brigade soldiers reunited with families after Afghanistan deployment

170 soldiers were reunited with their family members in Fort Stewart on Wednesday afternoon.

3. Macon woman shares late husband's work on NASA's Apollo 8 mission

Martha Tisdale says her husband worked as a technical writer for a NASA subcontractor and tested space suits for Apollo 8 mission.

4. Macon men open 'cultural food court,' plan to hire teens to keep them off the street

The restaurant features two places to eat plus a convenience store off of Nussbaum Avenue.

5. NFL star, Perry native Casey Hayward buys shoes to reward Central Georgia students' good grades

Homegrown NFL talent Casey Hayward is back in Central Georgia helping a select group of students with good grades walk in style for the upcoming school year.

6. Houston County NAACP brings community and law enforcement together

The organization hosted their sixth annual 'Unity in the Community' fun festival Saturday.

7. 'I'm going to get to live again:' Family friends celebrate kidney 'transplantaversary'

Nearly a year ago, Serretta Griffeth saved a man's life by donating one of her kidneys to her best friend's dad.

8. 'What we provide is hope:' NFL veteran Takeo Spikes hosts 16th annual football skills camp

Retired 15-year NFL veteran Takeo Spikes teaches football skills at his camp, but also hopes to inspire them.

9. Houston County teen takes flight as solo pilot

Bailey Bryant took to the skies solo at just 17.

10. Telfair County sheriff organizes school supply drive during county's economic hit

The sheriff posted school supply lists to his Facebook page. He is hoping to pool the county's resources to ease the burden.

11. New Milledgeville restaurant is a family affair

Sommer "Momma Shay" Cooper opened "Momma Shay's Kitchen" to provide for her daughters. Now, all three work with her.

12. 'You can't let them discourage you:' Macon woman helps pioneer world of welding for women

Carol McKinley found her love for welding in her 20s, but it wasn't easy to pursue a career as a woman in 1974.

13. When Pigs Fly: Central Georgia astronaut takes BBQ to space

As we remember the launch of the first successful moon landing mission 50 years ago, we're also exploring some of the surprising ties between Central Georgia and the space program.

14. Perry Welcome Center asking for stuffed pet donations to give to kids during emergencies

Perry Fire Chief Lee Parker said a simple teddy bear can comfort a child during an emergency.

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