Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs

The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025

If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.

Cobb schools rally to help family after devastating house fire

A Cobb County school community rallied with donations, gifts, and holiday support for an Allatoona High School staff member whose family lost their home in a recent fire.

Shaq spreads holiday cheer to students at DeKalb School of the Arts

Students at DeKalb School of the Arts received a special visit from Shaq-A-Claus, who spread some holiday cheer with gifts for everyone.

Local foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students for holidays

The Brenda Smith Clay Foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students at Crawford Long Middle School. 90 needy students were identified and then adopted by the foundation. The students were allowed to write at least three gifts on their Christmas lists.

Ranking of hottest Christmas toys: What would they cost with inflation in 2025?

The hottest toys at Christmas have come with various price tags over the decades. Here’s a look at what some of the most iconic toys would cost in 2025 if they hit the market today at their original prices.

Most popular festive drinks in the US for the 2025 holiday season- See the top choice in your  state

The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season.  There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.

Best cities for celebrating Christmas without breaking the bank

A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.

Atlanta named best U.S. city for Christmas in 2025 by WalletHub

Atlanta has been named the best city in the country to celebrate Christmas in 2025, according to a new report from personal-finance company WalletHub.

Atlanta drops Peach Drop for Countdown Over ATL NYE drone show

Atlanta is replacing the traditional Peach Drop with a new citywide New Year’s Eve event called Countdown Over ATL.

Holiday pop-up bars in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Explore metro Atlanta’s most over-the-top holiday pop-up bars, where creative cocktails, immersive décor and festive themes set the mood for a spirited night out.

Christmas light displays in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Here’s a curated roundup of the most popular and dazzling Christmas light displays shining across metro Atlanta and North Georgia this season.

Hanukkah 2025: When is it and how is it celebrated?

Many people in the states celebrate Hanukkah with lighting a menorah and eating oily foods like doughnuts and potato latkes.