M.L. King holiday marked at Georgia Capitol
International, state, and local leaders met at the State Capitol for the historic unveiling of a new interactive display honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students: Military contractor shouldn’t be part of MLK event
Some student groups at one of Georgia’s largest universities say an executive of a defense contractor should not be speaking at Thursday’s school-sponsored Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon.
Some shelters report uptick in surrendered animals after the holidays but national orgs say that's not a trend
Many local shelters reported an uptick in surrendered animals after the holidays, but national organizations say that gifted animals don't pose a higher risk of abandonment.
A 'taste' of Hanukkah with Alon’s Bakery & Market
Another holiday season has come and gone -- which means the team at one of Metro Atlanta's top bakeries is now recovering from one of its busiest times of the year!
Investigators believe Houston nurse was killed by celebratory gunfire
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a woman who was shot and killed during a New Year's celebration may have been struck by celebratory gunfire.
First baby of 2020 born in Austin wins a year of Torchy's Tacos
The family was given a gift basket and free taco money for a year's worth of tacos from Torchy's.
Dog at shelter for 900+ days asks Santa for forever home
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, asked Santa for a forever home to call her own this Christmas.
Hello 2020! Times Square partied hard to welcome in new decade
Couples kissed. Others cheered and waved balloons as fireworks burst into the night sky and confetti fell to welcome the start of 2020 in Times Square.
Police: Celebratory gunfire is dangerous and illegal
Police warn people to put down their guns, no celebratory gunfire
Metro Atlanta rings in 2020
The Peach Drop might have not happened to ring in 2020, but there were still plenty of things happening to celebrate.
‘Lemon piglet’ is the New Year’s tradition you didn’t know you needed
If 2019 gave you lemons — make a lemon piglet. The “lemon piglet” is the greatest and cutest lucky charm you’ve probably never heard of that’s sure to bring an exciting and prosperous new decade.
Farewell 2019: New Year’s celebrations kick off around the world to usher in a new decade
From Tokyo to Sydney, here’s a look at how many parts of the world rang in the new year.
Long lines build as crowds flock to the theme parks for New Year’s Eve
Theme park goers will ring in the New Year tonight with fireworks, rides, and fun.
No Peach Drop this year, but the famous 'peach' will be on display
A Fulton County commissioner wants to see a more public-private effort to keep one of Atlanta’s traditions alive.
Police, victims warn against firing guns on New Year's Eve
Kaitlyn Kong thought she had been punched hard in the abdomen as she stood among thousands of people in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, as the new year arrived a year ago. Her best friend, standing next to her, thought Kong had been stabbed as blood poured from a wound.
‘Murder Mystery,’ ‘Stranger Things’ top Netflix’s 2019 most popular list
Netflix has released its top picks from 2019.
Christmas miracle: Man reunited with beloved dog missing for 5 months just in time for holiday
Four days before Christmas, an Ohio man got the best gift he could have asked for when his beloved silver lab, Lucy, was returned to him after five months of being lost.
Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations
A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.
Here’s what you can do with your Christmas tree after the holidays
There's many ways you can re-purpose your Christmas tree after the holidays.
Brookhaven marks 5th night of Hanukah
The fifth night of Hanukah was marked on Thursday night in Brookhaven.