Hartsfield-Jackson hits holiday peak with 350,000 passengers on Friday
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport saw a peak of 350,000 travelers on the Friday following Christmas, with winter weather causing hundreds of delays.
New Year's Eve celebrations & events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
List of fireworks, events and celebrations for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Hosea Helps feeds 1,500 people on Christmas as demand for aid surges
Hosea Helps volunteers fed 1,500 people on Christmas as the Atlanta nonprofit reported record demand driven by SNAP benefit cuts and financial strain.
2026: Things that happened 120 years ago
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
After teen’s death, Union City father launches nonprofit: 'I hurt. I hurt every single day'
A father is marking his first Christmas without his son by channeling his grief into a new organization aimed at helping families impacted by gun violence.
Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
Buckhead toy store sees record holiday sales despite tariff price hikes
A Buckhead toy store owner reports rising holiday sales despite price hikes from tariffs as shoppers flock to local businesses on Christmas Eve.
Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
Taylor Swift donates more than $2M in holiday gifting spree
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.
Santa Tracker: Watch NORAD track Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the world
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
Holiday travel surge fills Atlanta airport with travelers
The holiday travel rush continues today as millions of Americans head to their destinations, bringing heavy crowds and busy terminals nationwide.
Christmas, holiday dining in metro Atlanta | December 2025
Here are some restaurants in the metro Atlanta area that are offering special menus or menu items on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day.
Holiday giving guide: How to support your communities with donations this Christmas
From food drives to toy collections, explore the best ways to give back and help those in need throughout your community for the holidays.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Leaving cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer now costs over $8, study finds
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2025
If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.
These flights are most likely to be delayed this Christmas, New Year’s
A new study reveals which U.S. flight routes face the biggest holiday delays – and which might get you home early.
Most Americans say they don’t plan year-end charitable giving, poll finds
Most Americans are not planning additional charitable donations before the end of 2025, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs
The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.