Majority of Americans say Memorial Day has lost its meaning, new poll finds

Majority of Americans say Memorial Day has lost its meaning, new poll finds

A new survey finds that 52% of Americans believe Memorial Day has lost its original meaning, even as many still associate the holiday with honoring fallen military members.

A new survey finds that 52% of Americans believe Memorial Day has lost its original meaning, even as many still associate the holiday with honoring fallen military members.

Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed

Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed

The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.

The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.

Life jackets and seatbelts: Georgia officials urging safety ahead of holiday

Life jackets and seatbelts: Georgia officials urging safety ahead of holiday

Georgia Game Wardens and Georgia State Patrol are increasing patrols on lakes and highways this Memorial Day weekend to enforce boating and traffic safety laws.

Georgia Game Wardens and Georgia State Patrol are increasing patrols on lakes and highways this Memorial Day weekend to enforce boating and traffic safety laws.

Hartsfield-Jackson bracing for record Memorial Day travel surge

Hartsfield-Jackson bracing for record Memorial Day travel surge

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects 2.6 million passengers during the eight-day Memorial Day travel period, with Friday projected as the busiest day.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects 2.6 million passengers during the eight-day Memorial Day travel period, with Friday projected as the busiest day.

Retiring officer transforms yard into memorial for Georgia's fallen heroes

Retiring officer transforms yard into memorial for Georgia's fallen heroes

The memorial is open to the public without charge, inviting visitors to pay their respects and learn about the individuals who sacrificed their lives.

The memorial is open to the public without charge, inviting visitors to pay their respects and learn about the individuals who sacrificed their lives.

Rep. Lucy McBath shares heartfelt Mother's Day letter to son killed by gun violence

Rep. Lucy McBath shares heartfelt Mother's Day letter to son killed by gun violence

Mother's Day can be a solemn holiday for those grieving. This year, Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath shared a transparent, emotional letter to her 17-year-old son who was shot and killed in 2012.

Mother's Day can be a solemn holiday for those grieving. This year, Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath shared a transparent, emotional letter to her 17-year-old son who was shot and killed in 2012.

Mother's Day metro Atlanta weather outlook

Mother's Day metro Atlanta weather outlook

As Mother's Day weekend unfolds, residents across Georgia can expect a mix of scattered showers and cooler temperatures, with weather conditions evolving throughout the week.

As Mother's Day weekend unfolds, residents across Georgia can expect a mix of scattered showers and cooler temperatures, with weather conditions evolving throughout the week.

Mother's Day forecast in Atlanta: Will it be a washout?

Mother's Day forecast in Atlanta: Will it be a washout?

North Georgia residents may need to keep umbrellas close and backup plans ready for Mother’s Day weekend.

North Georgia residents may need to keep umbrellas close and backup plans ready for Mother’s Day weekend.

Are banks open on Easter Monday? What to know

Are banks open on Easter Monday? What to know

Easter Monday, or the day following Easter, is celebrated in some Christian faiths. Here's what to know.

Easter Monday, or the day following Easter, is celebrated in some Christian faiths. Here's what to know.

Easter sunrise forecast for Atlanta, Stone Mountain

Easter sunrise forecast for Atlanta, Stone Mountain

Easter Sunday will feature warm temperatures reaching mid-80s, cloudy skies, and dry conditions, ideal for outdoor activities.

Easter Sunday will feature warm temperatures reaching mid-80s, cloudy skies, and dry conditions, ideal for outdoor activities.

Mother's Day Brunch aims to bring healing to those grieving a loss

Mother's Day Brunch aims to bring healing to those grieving a loss

For many, Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who raised them. But for others, it’s a painful reminder of loss.

For many, Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who raised them. But for others, it’s a painful reminder of loss.

Despite rising costs for cocoa and eggs, Easter celebrations persist

Despite rising costs for cocoa and eggs, Easter celebrations persist

Rising prices are reshaping Easter traditions this year, but that hasn't stopped many Georgians from filling their baskets with chocolate treats and plastic eggs.

Rising prices are reshaping Easter traditions this year, but that hasn't stopped many Georgians from filling their baskets with chocolate treats and plastic eggs.