Good Day Atlanta viewer information: Oct. 2, 2025
Atlanta - Here are the special guests and segments for Thursday's Good Day Atlanta:
Lithonia High School named Team of the Week
Lithonia High School has been named this week's Team of the Week.
Team of the Week: Lithonia High School
It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to crown our High 5 Sports Team of the Week. Good Day’s Paul Miliken is at Lithonia High School with the Bulldogs to present them with the coveted High 5 Trophy.
Pep rally at Lithonia High School
Lithonia High School is the Team of the Week and Paul Milliken is pumping them up during a pep rally before their big game this week.
Maxwell Teases Atlanta Tour Stop
Maxwell talks about State Farm Arena
Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken talks to Maxwell about his performance on Friday night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
From "Fortunate" to "Lifetime" to "Pretty Wings," Grammy Award winner Maxwell has built a career on timeless hits. The singer-songwriter admits he only releases music when he feels it’s meaningful. "If I don’t have something good to say, then it’s best not to say it," he said.
Fans in Atlanta won’t have to wait much longer—Maxwell brings The Serenade Tour to State Farm Arena on Friday night. He promises an unforgettable show: "We just want to sing songs as best we can as humanly possible… and give people an opportunity to break away and just let off some steam."
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of Maxwell’s debut album Urban Hang Suite. He says he’s still humbled every time he hears his music on the radio. "To this day, I’m blown away by the reality of it all. I’m grateful."
Entertainment Headlines with Headkrack
Side Dish's HeadKrack talks about Mariah Carey
Side Dish's HeadKrack joined Good Day Atlanta to talk about Mariah Carey, Kim Kardashian, and more entertainment headlines.
- Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are suing Ray J.
- Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s feud continues.
- Mariah Carey responds to questions about her stage dancing.
Catch Headkrack with more details on Fox Soul’s Side Dish.
Travel Tips with The Points Guy
Clint Henderson talks about Gig-Tripping
Clint Henderson with The Points Guy joined Good Day Atlanta to talk about the newest travel trend -- gig-tripping.
Clint Henderson from The Points Guy breaks down the growing trend of "gigtripping" and how it’s shaping destination travel.
Ravi Patel on Special Forces and Parenting
Ravi Patel talks about Special Forces World's Toughest Test
Ravi Patel joined Good Day Atlanta to talk about competing on Special Forces World's Toughest Test
Actor Ravi Patel is competing on Fox’s grueling reality series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. A new episode premieres tonight. Patel talks about the challenges of the show, his roles on other Fox projects, and his life as a parent.
Recipe with Chadwick Boyd: Apple Cheddar Drop Biscuits
Chadwick Boyd shares apple and cheddar cheese biscuit recipe
Chadwick Boyd joined Good Day Atlanta to share his apple and cheddar cheese biscuit recipe.
Chef and Biscuit Expert Chadwick Boyd shares his Apple Cheddar Drop Biscuits—perfect for fall. They’re packed with juicy apples, sharp cheddar, and topped with a sparkly sugar crust. Best of all, they’re drop biscuits—no rolling required.
Apple Cheddar Drop Biscuits (Makes 12–14)
Ingredients:
- 2½ cups self-rising flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup Demerara sugar + 1 tbsp for sprinkling
- 6 tbsp very cold butter
- 1 cup grated aged cheddar
- 2 cups diced apples (skin on)
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream (plus more if needed)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk flour, salt, and sugar.
- Grate cold butter into mixture; toss to coat.
- Add grated cheddar and mix lightly.
- Fold in diced apples.
- Stir in cream until dough just comes together; add more cream if needed.
- Scoop dough onto pan with 2-inch scoop; sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake 18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Pet of the Day
Meet Kallen -- Pet of the Day
Kallen is the Pet of the Day for Thursday and is available from PAWS Atlanta