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Here's the 'Good News' in Central Georgia: January 19-25

Last week, Central Georgia honored Martin Luther King, Jr. with marches and days of service all across the area.

MACON, Ga. — 1. Kids showcase their projects at the Bibb County Technology Competition

Students from grades three to 12 set up their projects throughout the halls of the high school to present to judges.

2. Perry woman battling cancer gets big donation for treatment

During an improv comedy show, the local comedy group Murder with Friends Entertainment put a big smile on Penny Stapleton's face.

3. 'Man, I got to do more': Warner Robins ministry surprises teen with new car

A Warner Robins teen is riding in style after his church ministry group surprised him with new wheels.

4. School of the Week: Hawkinsville High School

Senior and STAR student Ciara Roberts overcame her academic anxiety and ended up with the highest SAT score in the school district.

5. Athlete of the Week: Nadia Reese

Nadia Reese is our Athlete of the Week, as she helps lead her teammates to their goal of five straight region 1-7A championships.

6. 'It’s a lot bigger than just shoes': 25-year-old Warner Robins native opens shoe store at Shoppes at River Crossing

About three years ago, Aaron Davis camped outside of an Atlanta shoe store for 15 hours, waiting for a sneaker release. Now, he owns his own shoe store in Macon.

7. Fairview Park Hospital staff help couple celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary

Hospital nurses and staff stepped in to help John and his wife, Maggie, commemorate 65 years of love together.

8. Crawford County hound to compete in 2020 Westminster Dog Show

Bluetick Coonhound Annie Oakley is headed to the wild, wild Westminster Dog Show!

9. Love, fellowship, togetherness | Macon holds city-wide march to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

The annual march has been happening in Macon for over 30 years.

10. Houston County celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with music, dancing and census information

Houston County NAACP president Rutha Jackson said it was the perfect place to take the mystery out of the census count.

11. 'Service with a smile': Macon chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority feeds the homeless

The Macon chapter of the AKAs worked all day to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy.

12. Houston County 11-year-old doesn't let her disability slow her down

Leya Allen was born with a leg birth defect, which requires her to wear a prosthetic, but she doesn't let it get in the way of her love for running.

13. 12-year-old Georgia boy battling health issues gets birthday surprise

The organization Young Entrepreneurs Striving surprised Jadarius Brown, who has congestive heart failure, for his 12th birthday.

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