Organizers prepare for Atlanta's St. Patrick's Parade

This year’s Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 14th, stepping off at Noon in Midtown.

Krispy Kreme debuting 'greenified' doughnuts for St. Patrick's Day

Between March 14 and March 17, participating Krispy Kreme locations throughout the country will debut “greenified” versions of the chain’s popular doughnuts.

2nd person in days killed by Mardi Gras float in New Orleans

A man was struck and killed by a Mardi Gras float during a raucous Saturday night street parade in New Orleans, becoming the second person in days killed along a parade route during this year's Carnival season, authorities said.

‘ValenHeinz Day’: Confectioner pairs ketchup and chocolate in ‘mouth-watering’ truffles

The truffles are presented in a sweetheart box made by hand. Heinz combined its more than 150 years of experience with the expertise of Fortnum’s chocolatiers to create nine delectable chocolates, the confectionary said.

Amtrak offers a 2-for-1 deal on tickets for Valentine’s Day

In honor of Valentine's Day, Amtrak is offering a buy-one, get-one-free deal on travel tickets for lovebirds.

Atlanta Chocolatier serves up sweets for your sweetheart

Staffers at a Metro Atlanta chocolate shop are working around the clock to make sure your sweetheart has plenty of sweets this Valentine's Day.

Oakland Tech students, 'The Apollos,' behind MLK Day as state holiday

This little-known story was highlighted in a school play written and directed by current members of the Oakland Tech class of 2020, who interviewed some of the original Apollos and created an original script.

M.L. King holiday marked at Georgia Capitol

International, state, and local leaders met at the State Capitol for the historic unveiling of a new interactive display honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Students: Military contractor shouldn’t be part of MLK event

Some student groups at one of Georgia’s largest universities say an executive of a defense contractor should not be speaking at Thursday’s school-sponsored Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon.