Holiday light displays in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2024

Looking to add some sparkle to your holiday season? There's multiple holiday light displays to enjoy in the metro Atlanta and North Georgia (and beyond).

Atlanta Christmas tree business provides scholarships to students

What started as a way for two Atlanta teens to make money for their upcoming college expenses has grown into a business helping other students pay for school.

Metro Atlanta shoppers line up for Black Friday bargain hunting

Hundreds of shoppers across metro Atlanta braved the cold to line up for hours in their hunt for great Black Friday deals.

Hosea Helps serves about 1,800 meals on Thanksgiving Day for those in need

Hosea Helps served up hundreds of hot meals on Thanksgiving and gave away food boxes to seniors, the homeless and people who could not afford a proper holiday meal.

When do major stores open on Black Friday?

Walmart, Best Buy and others are due to kickstart holiday shopping with Black Friday deals.

Unique Thanksgiving Day dishes and traditions

From pumpkin empanadas to giving out thank-you cards to mailmen, here are some unique Thanksgiving Day traditions in the U.S. and around the world.

Watch: Christmas train creates "magical" scene in England

A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’

Astronauts’ Thanksgiving message: "We’re grateful for our nation"

The astronauts aboard the space station showed off their out-of-this-world Thanksgiving feast, but they also had a very down-to-earth message of thanks on this holiday.

Gary Sinise celebrates Thanksgiving with the Tennessee National Guard

The ‘Forrest Gump’ actor’s foundation provided a Thanksgiving lunch to guardsmen at the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. Sinise himself was on hand to serve up the barbeque.

Running becomes Thanksgiving Day tradition across metro Atlanta

While others are putting the turkey in the oven and getting all the sides ready, a growing group of people across metro Atlanta are lacing up their sneakers to hit the pavement on Thanksgiving.

Watch live: Thanksgiving Day parades from New York & around the U.S.

Watching New York’s Thanksgiving Day parade is as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie. Here’s how you can stream the parade, and others, this holiday.

Struggling with your Thanksgiving turkey? This company has a helpline

The 2024 holiday season marks the 43rd year Butterball has operated the Turkey Talk-Line. It will remain open though December 24.

Atlanta Thanksgiving traffic: Best, worst times to travel, according to AAA

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, AAA forecasts a significant surge in travel. Here are the best and worst times to leave for and after dinner.

Thanksgiving forecast: Minimal rain keeps Atlanta dinner plans on the table

We sure hope you like rain, because there will be plenty of it Thanksgiving morning. But, if you can give it a couple of hours before you hit the road, you're in for a treat. Here's your projected holiday forecast and guide to travel around metro Atlanta.

Alone for the holidays? This can help

Discover practical strategies to overcome loneliness during the holidays, from mindfulness and gratitude to building new traditions and connecting with others.

These stores are closed on Thanksgiving this year

Thanksgiving is one day away and whether you are hosting or attending a gathering, now is the time to stock up on goods because multiple retail stores are closing for the holiday.