Fireworks sales booming in Georgia amid coronavirus pandemic

Cities nationwide are canceling big Fourth of July gatherings and events due to the coronavirus outbreak, but fireworks retailers say that's sparked a big increase in sales.

Soldier returns to Tampa in time for Father's Day, surprises kids with heartwarming photobomb

Lt. Col. Simon McKenzie returned to Tampa after being deployed for several months, so he and his wife decided to surprise their kids with a heartwarming photobomb during a photography session.

White House 4th of July celebration still on despite COVID-19 pandemic

President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.

Send your dad a virtual Father’s Day message

Can’t get your dad a Father’s Day card this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm

The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.

Snellville Gold Star family celebrates the life of their son on Memorial Day

A Snellville couple is remembering the loss of their son on this Memorial Day.  Specialist Etienne Murphy was killed on May 27, 2017 during a rollover crash in Syria.

As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared

Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.

Mother's Day: This is how moms are celebrated around the world

Traditionally on Mother's Day in the United States, flowers are being delivered and online orders are being placed as people scramble to get last-minute gifts to show mom how much they love her. 

Hawaii governor halts flower deliveries prior to Mother's Day

Hawaii’s florists have suffered a blow through the reversal of a coronavirus policy exemption that would have allowed flower deliveries on Mother’s Day.

List of churches live streaming Easter Sunday services

Here is a list of churches across metro Atlanta that are offering a live stream of their Easter Sunday services due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Zoo Atlanta holds virtual Gorilla Egg Hunt Saturday

One Easter tradition in Atlanta will go on as planned and the public can still participate, albeit at home.

Savannah St. Pat’s parade scrapped; Georgia virus cases rise

Savannah called off its St. Patrick’s Day parade for the first time in nearly a century, bowing Wednesday to the coronavirus outbreak as Georgia’s governor requested $100 million in new state funding to combat the threat.