National Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and parades in metro Atlanta | January 2025
Here is a comprehensive list of events and activities taking place across the metro Atlanta area to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
MARTA bus honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King
MARTA is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King ahead of the 2025 King holiday.
Atlanta's busiest day: MLK Day, College Football Playoff coincide with Inauguration Day
While President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are sworn into office in Washington, D.C., Monday, Jan. 20, will also be an extremely busy day in the City of Atlanta. It's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the College Football Playoff.
WATCH: Peach Drop rings in 2025 in downtown Atlanta
The Peach Drop drew tens of thousands of revelers to Underground Atlanta to ring in 2025.
WATCH: 2025 Possum Drop rings in the New Year
One of Georgia's most unique New Year's Eve celebrations is well underway. Tallapoosa's sold out Possum Drop, hosted by FOX 5 Atlanta's very own George Franco, began at 2 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
New Year’s celebrations in Georgia: From cherry blossoms to buzzards
Everyone in Georgia knows the Peach Drop and Tallapoosa’s Possum Drop, but there are several other unique drops across the state that celebrate local culture and heritage.
Georgia police warn against New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire
The old saying "what goes up, must come down" is true, but with celebratory gunfire, it can be deadly.
Watch live: New Year's Eve fireworks from around the world
From New Zealand to New York, join LiveNow from FOX on New Year’s Eve for a look at fireworks displays and celebrations across the globe.
Fireworks on New Year's Eve in Georgia: What are the rules?
Fireworks have long been a dazzling centerpiece of New Year’s Eve celebrations, lighting up the night sky as people welcome a fresh start.
Y2K: 4 things people thought would happen on New Year’s 25 years ago
The year was 1999 - and governments and corporations were fearful about the unknown millenium computer bug. Here’s what to know about Y2K on its 25th anniversary.
Peach Drop: Tens of thousands expected in downtown Atlanta to ring in 2025
Atlanta police anticipate tens of thousands of people to come out to watch the iconic Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta this New Year’s Eve.
New Year's Eve celebrations & dining in Atlanta and Fulton County | 2024-2025
List of New Year's Eve celebrations and dining opportunities in Atlanta and Fulton County for 2024-2025.
New Year's Eve celebrations & dining in North Georgia | 2024-2025
List of New Year's Eve celebrations and dining opportunities in North Georgia for 2024.
New Year's Eve celebrations & dining in Gwinnett County | 2024-2025
List of New Year's Eve celebrations and dining opportunities in Gwinnett County for 2024-2025.
Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve
The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.
Top 5 cities for celebrating New Year's Eve, according to WalletHub
The Big Apple has the biggest party for New Year’s Eve, but cities from coast to coast round out the top 5 for NYE destinations. Here are the best places to celebrate.
Police issue public safety alert about New Year's Eve fireworks
Police in metro Atlanta are warning residents to be extra careful when ringing in the new year next week.
Special Georgia post office draws hundreds for special Christmas tradition
Georgia's little town of Bethlehem has drawn hundreds of people every year with its special postmark for their Christmas cards.
Church helps Dunwoody police give gifts instead of tickets for Christmas
Drivers around Dunwoody were in for a treat this holiday season.
Mom charges family for Christmas dinner and more: 'It's so expensive'
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.