Here's the 'Good News' happening across Central Georgia (Nov. 21-27)

MACON, Ga. — 1. Macon church feeding families for Thanksgiving 

One Macon church is filling stomachs for Thanksgiving. The Greater Turner Tabernacle A.M.E Church is having their annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway Thursday, November 24. The church has been doing this for nearly 10 years on Third Street in downtown Macon.

2. Donor gives $10,000 to Baldwin Sheriffs for Thanksgiving dinner for their families

The deputies of the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office got a nice surprise when they received an anonymous donation last week in order to buy thanksgiving meals for their families. In a post to their Facebook page on Tuesday, they said that the donor's only request was that it be used 'towards a thanksgiving feast for our deputies and their families.' "We just thought that was an unbelievable gift, especially this time of year, with the holidays coming up," said Sheriff Bill Massee.

3. 'I'm over-blessed': Houston County 'Operation Arresting Hunger' feeds over 400 people this Thanksgiving

Wednesday morning, deputies swept out to homes across Houston County, not on a raid, but on a mission to make sure families had everything they needed for a Thanksgiving dinner. This is the 11th year of Operation Arresting Hunger, a project that assists families in the county around the holidays.

4. 'You never get over': Macon family battles holiday blues with Thanksgiving 5K to honor late mother, Bellvue restaurant owner

Many families deal with grief over lost loved ones on the holidays. Macon's Lockett family is no different. This year, they want to turn their grief into holiday joy with a 5K to honor cancer patients and their families. "She never walked in the room and remained a stranger," Richard Lockett, Jr. said about his mother Alfreda.

5. 7-year-old Macon girl wants to make sure no child goes cold this winter

We all know what its like to be painfully cold. Some Central Georgia families may not be able to afford coats for their children this winter.  Ava Hardy is working to provide just a little warmth for those less fortunate in this story that comes straight from the heart!

6. 7-year-old Georgia boy credited for saving family during fire

 A 7-year-old in White County is being recognized for his bravery and fast thinking which saved his family's life. Last week, little Keegan Sinclair woke up his parents when he noticed smoke in their home. Because of Keegan's actions, everyone was able to get out of the house safely, according to a social media post from White County Public Safety.

7. 'Much joy and family': Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza kicks off for biggest year yet

Now that Thanksgiving is over, many people view Black Friday as the start of the holiday season. In downtown Macon, the season kicked off Friday with the 6th annual Christmas Light Extravaganza. It's become a Macon tradition, and this year is the biggest edition ever. The display boasts over 1,000,000 lights that span over 5 city blocks!