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The power of a smile: 2 employees at Atlanta airport prove a little kindness can go a long way

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 7:38 PM EDT
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By Gurvir Dhindsa
Two women are making a difference in travelers’ lives — one smile, one kind word and one unexpected moment at a time.

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A neighbor’s Facebook post asking for help with a 98-year-old man’s overgrown lawn set off a...

Lawn company surprises neighbor who mowed 98-year-old man’s yard after Facebook post

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:29 PM EDT
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By Gurvir Dhindsa
A neighbor’s Facebook post asking for help with a 98-year-old man’s overgrown lawn set off a chain of events that ended with a lawn company, a community, and Atlanta News First’s Surprise Squad all showing up to say thank you.

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The Surprise Squad approached teachers mid-shop, telling them their items were on the house....

Teachers surprised with free school supplies at Atlanta store

Updated: Jul. 31, 2026 at 6:16 PM EDT
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By Gurvir Dhindsa
The Surprise Squad approached teachers mid-shop, telling them their items were on the house. One teacher, pushing a cart through the aisles, reacted with disbelief.

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Jennifer Conforti says the idea for Two Sparrows Village came to her when her daughter Abby,...

Union City nonprofit supporting disabled adults gets surprise donation

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM EDT
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By Gurvir Dhindsa
Two Sparrows Village launched in May 2017 with a simple but powerful vision: to provide support for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism so they can thrive.

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Young entrepreneur gets surprise check to support ‘Beautiful Curly Me’ doll line

Young entrepreneur gets surprise check to support ‘Beautiful Curly Me’ doll line

Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM EDT
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By Gurvir Dhindsa
For one young entrepreneur, success didn’t start in a boardroom. It started with a question.

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A neighbor’s Facebook post asking for help with a 98-year-old man’s overgrown lawn set off a...

Lawn company surprises neighbor who mowed 98-year-old man’s yard after Facebook post

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The Surprise Squad approached teachers mid-shop, telling them their items were on the house.

Teachers surprised with funds for school supplies for new year

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Union City’s Two Sparrows Village launched in May 2017 with a simple but powerful vision.

Union City nonprofit supporting disabled adults gets surprise donation

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For one young entrepreneur, success didn’t start in a boardroom. It started with a question.

Young entrepreneur gets surprise check to support ‘Beautiful Curly Me’ doll line

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Amber Cloy is usually the one behind the camera, capturing Friday night lights, high school...

'Surprise Squad' gives act of kindness to photographer known for giving back

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Athens mom diagnosed with breast cancer creates ‘Hope in a Bag’ care packages for other patients

Updated: Mar. 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM EST
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By Gurvir Dhindsa
This single mother assembles hundreds of bags for cancer patients before starting her own treatment

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Amber Cloy is usually the one behind the camera, capturing Friday night lights, high school...

‘Surprise Squad’ gives act of kindness to photographer known for giving back

Updated: Dec. 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM EST
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By Gurvir Dhindsa
One photographer got an unexpected surprise from the community that she has spent years supporting.

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2 young Georgia brothers who run nonprofit supporting children get big surprise

2 young Georgia brothers who run nonprofit supporting children get big surprise

Updated: Oct. 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By Gurvir Dhindsa
What began as a 5-year-old’s way to cope with grief has turned into a growing movement of comfort and compassion led by two brothers from Georgia.

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SURPRISE SQUAD FIREFIGHTER

8-year-old reunites with firefighter who saved her life

Updated: Sep. 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By Gurvir Dhindsa
In the chaos of that day, something unexpected happened: a bond formed between the little girl and the first responder.

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Teacher's Closet Surprise Squad

Local boutique-style space receives surprise gift to continue helping teachers in the community

Updated: Sep. 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM EDT
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By Brittney White
Atlanta News First

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Newton County deputies receive surprise gift after helping stranded family

Updated: Jul. 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
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Middle school sisters teaching financial literacy to kids get big surprise

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 11:22 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Two young sisters who launched a financial literacy program were surprised by the Atlanta News First Surprise Squad.

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Atlanta teens turn business idea into support for local charities

Updated: Apr. 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM EDT
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By Gurvir Dhindsa
From the basement of a north Atlanta home, William Wright and Daniel Kauffman are hard at work hand-pressing t-shirts. All of the shirts are designed for local charities by their business, Impact Threads.

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Georgia teens fundraise for beloved teacher diagnosed Leukemia

Surprise Squad: Sandy Springs students raise more than $100K in honor of teacher battling leukemia

Updated: Apr. 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Two metro Atlanta teens raised $127,000 in honor of a special teacher who made an impact on their lives.

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Walmart employee supporting blind daughter receives big surprise

Updated: Feb. 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
Walmart employee supporting blind daughter receives big surprise

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Wellstar nurse in Griffin goes above and beyond, receives heartfelt surprise

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
Wellstar nurse in Griffin goes above and beyond, receives heartfelt surprise

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Shoppers at metro Atlanta Kroger receive an unexpected surprise

Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 at 10:54 AM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
Shoppers at metro Atlanta Kroger receive an unexpected surprise

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Bus driver honored for quick thinking during accident with high school football team

Updated: Sep. 18, 2024 at 11:51 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Bus driver honored for quick thinking during accident with high school football team

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Teachers in Tucker receive unforeseen Back-to-School surprise

Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 10:14 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Teachers in Tucker receive unforeseen Back-to-School surprise

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Kroger employee rescues toddler from hot van, receives unexpected surprise

Updated: Jul. 2, 2024 at 1:06 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Kroger employee rescues toddler from hot van, receives unexpected surprise
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