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Buddy Smith was part of the team that helped build the Carter Center and he's worked there ever since for four decades. Smith says former President Jimmy Carter wasn't just someone he passed in the hallways, they had a friendship and went to ballgames together.

A lot has been made of Gunner Stockton's first start coming into the Sugar Bowl, but Dan Jackson, another Bulldog with strong local roots, will be helping lead the team as far as they can go into the new year.

Pop Rocks is a little bundle of love who is the last of his litter in need of adoption.

The classic Whitney Houston movie ''The Bodyguard'' may have been more true to life than you may have thought, and the Queen of Christmas could be ringing in the new year with a new love.

Atlanta's Pierce Sario has a love for baking, and now he's showing off his skills on the new season of Food Network's ''Kids Baking Championship.'' Sario stopped by Good Day to talk with Natalie McCann about his experience and make a spice pumpkin apple pie with homemade whipped cream.

If you haven't made your plans for New Year's Eve, it's not too late. Tailor Payton, aka The Hungry Homegirl, has some ideas and big events around the metro Atlanta area that will make your final minutes of 2024 special.

In just a few weeks, nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be announced. Paul Milliken had the chance to talk with many of the likely contenders over the year, and he takes a look back at who may be up for Hollywood's biggest prize.

The new year is kicking off in a big way at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium when the Texas Longhorns and the Arizona State Sun Devils face off in the Peach Bowl. CEO and President Gary Stokan joined Paul Milliken to talk about the highly-anticipated match and the fun fans can expect before the game.

Juan Gabriel is a sweet and playful puppy who understands English and Spanish. He's a people pup who loves to play and cuddle.

A special appearance by Blue Ivy during Beyonce's Christmas halftime show drew a combination of praise and criticism. Entertainment contributor DeAsia Robinson joined Joanne Feldman with how Beyonce's mom is coming to their defense.

In the new comedy ''Going Dutch,'' an Army colonel is taken out of his comfort zone to the Netherlands where he seems to clash with the soldiers stationed at their base/bowling alley. Stars Danny Pudi and Taylor Misiak joined Alex Whittler about the show and playing military characters.

It's a longstanding tradition to eat black eyed peas on New Year's Eve to bring a bit of good luck your way. Atlanta's iconic Mary Mac's Tea Room always has the Southern favorite on the menu and executive chef Jeff Thomas and kitchen manager Ronnie Holt joined Joanne Feldman with some of the ways to enjoy them.

Former President Jimmy Carter had been in home hospice care for 19 months after a series of short hospital stays in 2023. Emory University's Dr. Neil Winawer sits down with Alyse Eady to talk about hospice, who qualifies for the care, and why Carter may have been in hospice for such a long time.

Georgia political analyst Tharon Johnson joined Alyse Eady to look back at the legacy of Jimmy Carter and how the former president will be remembered.

Presidential historians are doing a lot of reflecting on former President Jimmy Carter's impact on the White House and his stunning rise from Plains, Georgia to Washington, D.C. Paul Milliken met up with a local presidential expert to examine Carter's legacy.

Marulah is a little lady who is going to get a lot bigger when she grows up. She's a total snugglebug who loves playing and going on walks.

Whether its bamboo or a money tree, having certain greenery throughout your home can spread good vibes well into the new year. The experts at Pike Nurseries have a few recommendations for you.