Good News Notes: “For families impacted by disabilities, Molly’s House offers rest. A three-bedroom guest home within minutes of Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Tender Ones Therapy Services, the space was created by Ryan and Abigail Burle to offer respite to families who, like themselves, travel far and wide for specialized services. As parents of…
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New invention looks to help first responders save lives
Good News Notes: “A tragedy became motivation for a pair of paramedics from Middle Tennessee. The best friends saw a need and developed a light system that helps guide first responders to hard-to-find locations. It all started several years ago, when Johnathan Harrison was called to help a toddler who couldn’t breathe. “A two-year old…
Kevin Hart makes $100,000 donation to Oklahoma City nonprofit
Good News Notes: “Comedian and actor Kevin Hart is giving back to communities across the U.S. just in time for Giving Tuesday. He teamed up with Sam’s Club to surprise the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit Positive Tomorrows with $100,000. Along with monetary donations, Hart surprised some children and families with gifts – including laptops, karaoke machines…
Clean Energy Will Lower Household Energy Costs – Center for American Progress
Good News Notes: “Fossil fuels are driving up consumer energy costs, in part as a result of the industry’s exposure to the very climate disruptions it is continuing to worsen. These rising costs are yet another great reason to invest in clean energy now. Yet in a darkly ironic twist, fuel prices have been used…
Protective Life’s corporate headquarters powered with 100% renewable energy from Alabama Power
Good News Notes: “Protective Life Corporation’s Alabama headquarters will now have 100% renewable energy thanks to a new collaboration with Alabama Power. Protective, a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, on Thursday announced the deal with the power company. Protective’s 620,000-square-foot headquarters on U.S. 280 anchors the company’s Birmingham-based workforce of 1,500 and will now…
Ikea Buys 11K Acres of Land in Georgia for Conservation
Good News Notes: “Ikea’s investment group recently acquired nearly 11,000 acres of land in southeast Georgia, taking it under its wing to protect it from development, and to keep its hundreds of plant and wildlife species safe. The Ingka Group, which owns and operates most of the popular Swedish retailer’s stores, recently acquired approximately 10,840 acres…
Moore police officer considered hero after saving 2-year-old who nearly drowned in pond
Good News Notes: “A Moore police officer is being called a hero after saving a two-year-old who nearly drowned. Frantic 911 calls came in as people saw a child not breathing in the pond at Fairmoore Park. Detective Jason Landrum arrived on scene as the child’s father was pulling him out of the water. ‘As…
Renewable Energy Surges Even In Fossil Fuel Friendly Red States
Good News Notes: “The nation’s two largest coal-producing states, Wyoming and West Virginia, have emerged as leaders in renewable energy and energy storage, respectively, according to a new report. States that voted red in the 2016 presidential election occupy seven of the top-ten spots for wind and solar generation as a percentage of their electricity…
Boy in Foster Care Receives Over 5,000 Adoption Submissions
Good News Notes: “A 9-year-old boy from Oklahoma may be one step closer to finding a forever home. In July, Jordan touched the hearts of many across the country when he was interviewed by local news station KFOR about being in foster care. Since then, his permanency planning worker toldFox 4 that the department received over 5,000 adoption…
KIA ad featuring formerly homeless NFL player from Tulsa benefits OKC’s school for homeless kids
Good News Notes: ” In the midst of all the Super Bowl commercials Sunday night, one likely stood out – especially to Oklahomans. The ad, shot in Tulsa and in Boone Pickens Stadium, featured Josh Jacobs, who grew up homeless in Tulsa and went on to become a first-round draft pick. Kia donated $1,000 per yard gained…