Dry January vs. Dampuary: How to navigate New Year’s resolutions in 2026
As the calendar turns to Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, many people are grappling with the age-old tradition of the New Year’s resolution.
As the calendar turns to Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, many people are grappling with the age-old tradition of the New Year’s resolution.
Metro Atlanta families welcome first bundles of joy on New Year’s Day
Hospitals across Georgia celebrated the start of 2026 by welcoming several New Year’s babies.
Hospitals across Georgia celebrated the start of 2026 by welcoming several New Year’s babies.
What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2026
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
New Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
WATCH: Countdown Over ATL | Atlanta's New Year's celebration
Atlanta will replace the traditional Peach Drop with "Countdown Over ATL," a citywide celebration featuring synchronized drone and fireworks displays.
Atlanta will replace the traditional Peach Drop with "Countdown Over ATL," a citywide celebration featuring synchronized drone and fireworks displays.
America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
New Year's Eve celebrations & events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
List of fireworks, events and celebrations for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
List of fireworks, events and celebrations for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
New Year's fireworks: Why officials want you to rethink them this year
North Georgia fire officials are urging residents to avoid backyard fireworks this New Year's Eve due to high winds and low humidity that create dangerous, fast-moving fire conditions.
North Georgia fire officials are urging residents to avoid backyard fireworks this New Year's Eve due to high winds and low humidity that create dangerous, fast-moving fire conditions.
From '6 7' to 'Skibidi': 15 of the most-used Gen Alpha slang terms of 2025
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
Some stores are charging for holiday gift returns: See the list
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
Hartsfield-Jackson hits holiday peak with 350,000 passengers on Friday
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport saw a peak of 350,000 travelers on the Friday following Christmas, with winter weather causing hundreds of delays.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport saw a peak of 350,000 travelers on the Friday following Christmas, with winter weather causing hundreds of delays.
Hosea Helps feeds 1,500 people on Christmas as demand for aid surges
Hosea Helps volunteers fed 1,500 people on Christmas as the Atlanta nonprofit reported record demand driven by SNAP benefit cuts and financial strain.
Hosea Helps volunteers fed 1,500 people on Christmas as the Atlanta nonprofit reported record demand driven by SNAP benefit cuts and financial strain.
2026: Things that happened 120 years ago
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
After teen’s death, Union City father launches nonprofit: 'I hurt. I hurt every single day'
A father is marking his first Christmas without his son by channeling his grief into a new organization aimed at helping families impacted by gun violence.
A father is marking his first Christmas without his son by channeling his grief into a new organization aimed at helping families impacted by gun violence.
Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
Buckhead toy store sees record holiday sales despite tariff price hikes
A Buckhead toy store owner reports rising holiday sales despite price hikes from tariffs as shoppers flock to local businesses on Christmas Eve.
A Buckhead toy store owner reports rising holiday sales despite price hikes from tariffs as shoppers flock to local businesses on Christmas Eve.
Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
Taylor Swift donates more than $2M in holiday gifting spree
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.