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Pups Visit Fish, Safe Cities, Best Schools: Top GA Good News 2020

The top good news stories of 2020 in Georgia included the safest cities, top schools and cute puppies visiting the Georgia Aquarium.

The Georgia Aquarium posted a video of two puppies checking out its Ocean Voyager habitat.
The Georgia Aquarium posted a video of two puppies checking out its Ocean Voyager habitat. (Provided by Atlanta Humane Society)

GEORGIA — It is an understatement to say 2020 brought plenty of sad, life-changing, scary and downright bad news across the world, United States and in Georgia. But before we can bid farewell to this year, we should also be reminded of the good in the Peach State.

Patch has rounded up the top good news stories from 2020 as listed below. As always, thank you for being loyal readers.

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Blue Angels To Fly Over ATL To Thank Workers: GA Coronavirus

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Georgia's 150 Best Places To Live For 2020 Ranked

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2 Adorable Puppies Visit GA Aquarium During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Delta Employee Makes Elmo Mask For Passenger With Special Needs

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