It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?

For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.

US Postal Service launches Operation Santa, 114th year of sending letters to the North Pole

Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.

9/11 Remembrance events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026

Communities across metro Atlanta and North Georgia will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with ceremonies, memorials and special events.

8 BUI arrests reported in Georgia over Labor Day weekend

Georgia game wardens reported eight boating under the influence arrests during the first two days of the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Over 50 events coming to Atlanta this weekend: How police plan to keep you safe

Atlanta police deploy extra officers, mounted patrols, and all-terrain vehicles across the city to manage massive crowds during Labor Day weekend.

Labor Day travel rush hits Atlanta as gas prices surge

The Labor Day travel rush is underway, and whether you're catching a flight or hitting the highway, travelers should prepare for a busy — and potentially expensive — holiday weekend.

Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed

As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.

Atlanta airport expects 2.3 million Labor Day passengers

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects 2.3 million passengers during the Labor Day travel period, marking a 1% increase over last year.

Labor Day travel will cost Georgians more this year; find out how much

Georgians squeezing in one last summer getaway should prepare to spend more getting there this Labor Day weekend, whether they're hitting the highway or heading to the airport.

Here is your guide to metro Atlanta road projects this week

Metro Atlanta drivers face multiple major road projects, bridge repairs, and holiday lane closure suspensions starting Tuesday.

Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports

Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died. 

US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.

Applications now open for White House volunteer decorators, school band and choir performers for holidays

The application portal is now open for school bands, choirs, and holiday-themed entertainers to perform during the holiday open houses at the White House during the month of December. Volunteers are also needed to help decorate the White House for the holidays.

Southern Sky Fireworks fires technician after short Troup display

A vendor apologized and issued a partial refund to Troup County after a holiday fireworks show lasted less than half its scheduled time, sparking widespread outrage among attendees.

Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo

A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.