Genesis Outreach gives back to families

Saturday marked 10 days from Christmas Day and folks around town were trying to make it a truly special one.

Eating competition to help eradicate hungry

Six people competed Saturday in an eating competition to help eradicate hunger in metro Atlanta.

Newnan holds annual Christmas parade

Downtown Newnan turned into a parade of lights, sights, and sounds Saturday evening.

Valley couple starts toy drive for shelter pets

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KSAZ) - One Valley couple had an idea to start a toy drive for shelter pets, creating the Santa Paws Project. 

Santa should be female or gender neutral, some survey takers say

For many across the United States, Santa Claus is known as a legendary figure who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved or "nice" children on Christmas Eve. His appearance has stayed the same for years: white beard, red suit with white fur, boots, and glasses.

Dog caught stealing package from neighbor's porch

A furry holiday package thief is on the loose in Indiana, and it is not the Grinch.

Christmas treat for Cobb County family thanks to Baking Memories 4 Kids

Christmas came early Thursday for a special 12-year-old boy in Cobb County who lives with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Thanks to an organization dedicated to creating memories for families, he learned Thursday he'll soon spend a week somewhere known as the “most magical place on earth.”

Blind Watauga boy "sees" Santa for the first time

A Watauga boy, who is blind and autistic, got to “see” Santa for the first time and photos of the visit have gone viral.

Bert's Big Adventure surprises kids with trip to Disney

A local Atlanta nonprofit helped spread some early Christmas cheer for a group of area children who spent most of their year fighting illnesses.

Who knew he had a heart? 'Grinch' spotted plowing snow in Boone, NC

“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!”

Man arrested after telling kids Santa isn't real

DALLAS (AP) - Police say a 31-year-old protester who told children Santa Claus is not real has been arrested for trespassing at a North Texas church.

Frederick County residents turn port-a-potty into festive spectacle

When a construction crew placed a port-a-potty in a Frederick County neighborhood, residents transformed the eyesore into a spectacular holiday light display – complete with a disco ball.

Tyler Perry's Christmas surprise

Tyler Perry may be retiring his Madea character, but he hasn’t given up playing Santa Claus. The superstar has paid off layaway items at Walmarts in East Point and Douglasville. Shoppers began returning to the store for their layaway items Thursday afternoon.

Snow tubin' away again in Margaritaville

Snow isn’t always a given in North Georgia, but this holiday season, families have a guaranteed opportunity to visit a true winter wonderland thanks to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands.

Atlanta's airport hosts Toyland Celebration

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport hosted its 22nd annual Toyland Celebration at the Delta Flight Museum Wednesday.

Here comes Buddy! 'Elf' lands at City Springs Theatre

He’s become a bona-fide holiday icon, gaining new fans every single holiday season.  Now, Buddy the Elf is settling in for a stay right here in Metro Atlanta, taking over the stage at the Byers Theatre at The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center starting this week.