For 50 years, Hosea Helps continues Thanksgiving meal tradition

For 50 years, Hosea Helps continues Thanksgiving meal tradition

In their 50th year, organizers said donations are down significantly but the need for services is up by over 300 percent.

In their 50th year, organizers said donations are down significantly but the need for services is up by over 300 percent.

Austin neighbors start thread to provide free holiday meals for those in need

Austin neighbors start thread to provide free holiday meals for those in need

One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.

One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.

Salvation Army provides thousands of 'to-go' Thanksgiving meals

Salvation Army provides thousands of 'to-go' Thanksgiving meals

This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.

This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.

Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says

Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.

Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic

Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic

U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.

U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.

Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday

Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday

Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.

Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.

Georgia sheriff offers guidance about Thanksgiving gatherings during COVID-19

Georgia sheriff offers guidance about Thanksgiving gatherings during COVID-19

People in Oconee County call the Sheriff's Office asking how to manage Thanksgiving during the pandemic, the sheriff's reply on social media gets the attention of thousands.

People in Oconee County call the Sheriff's Office asking how to manage Thanksgiving during the pandemic, the sheriff's reply on social media gets the attention of thousands.

White House pushing Georgia to do more to slow spread of COVID-19

White House pushing Georgia to do more to slow spread of COVID-19

Although White House officials are pushing Georgia to do more to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday that the responsibility rests with individual Georgians, as he implored them to take precautions over Thanksgiving.

Although White House officials are pushing Georgia to do more to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday that the responsibility rests with individual Georgians, as he implored them to take precautions over Thanksgiving.

Is that holiday gathering too risky? New tool helps you decide

Is that holiday gathering too risky? New tool helps you decide

If you are on the fence about your Thanksgiving or holiday plans, a website created by the Georgia Institute of Technology may help you measure your level of risk of being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at that gathering or event.

If you are on the fence about your Thanksgiving or holiday plans, a website created by the Georgia Institute of Technology may help you measure your level of risk of being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at that gathering or event.

The first thanksgiving was in St. Augustine, not Plymouth, experts say

The first thanksgiving was in St. Augustine, not Plymouth, experts say

The national and annual tradition of Thanksgiving Day originated decades before the feast held in Massachusetts. Experts say it started in St. Augustine, Florida.

The national and annual tradition of Thanksgiving Day originated decades before the feast held in Massachusetts. Experts say it started in St. Augustine, Florida.

Loneliness, depression, anxiety intensify during holiday season

Loneliness, depression, anxiety intensify during holiday season

With social distancing this holiday season, health professionals worry it could create an element of seasonal loneliness for those who are usually alone.

With social distancing this holiday season, health professionals worry it could create an element of seasonal loneliness for those who are usually alone.

Hackers targeting online shoppers even more because of pandemic

Hackers targeting online shoppers even more because of pandemic

Scammers know many people will do their holiday shopping online to avoid large crowds and social distance this year.

Scammers know many people will do their holiday shopping online to avoid large crowds and social distance this year.

Rockdale County residents receive unexpected gifts during impromptu traffic stops

Rockdale County residents receive unexpected gifts during impromptu traffic stops

Blue lights and masks may hide the smiles, but the bird in hand seemed to quickly do the trick as Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett pulled over drivers in a traffic stop only to give those drivers a free turkey.

Blue lights and masks may hide the smiles, but the bird in hand seemed to quickly do the trick as Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett pulled over drivers in a traffic stop only to give those drivers a free turkey.

More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner

More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner

More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.

More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.