Fourth of July celebrations in metro Atlanta | July 2023

No matter where you live in metro Atlanta, there's probably going to be a Fourth of July celebration near you. Here's a list of celebrations.

Atlanta airport, interstates prepare for Fourth of July travel rush

A record-setting number of Georgians are expected to hit the road and head to the airport this Fourth of July weekend, and Friday is expected to be the busiest day.

Lake Lanier expected to be busy this Fourth of July weekend

The Georgia DNR says Lake Lanier may be one of the busiest lakes east of the Mississippi for the Fourth of July weekend, and they want to make sure it is the safest.

Best and worst times for Fourth of July travel in Georgia

Planning on traveling for Fourth of July weekend? GDOT says you should be ready for some major traffic if you're hitting the open road on certain days.

Celebrate 4th of July with these food freebies and deals

Americans can enjoy Independence Day 2023 with various free food and drink deals across the country. Here's a roundup of some being offered.

Summer solstice 2023 brings druids, pagans and thousands of curious people to Stonehenge

Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents and tourists celebrated at Stonehenge for the night and greeted sunrise on Wednesday, which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.

Juneteenth 2023: More than half of states recognizing it as official public holiday

At least 28 U.S. states are legally recognizing Juneteenth as a public holiday this year — meaning state government offices are closed and state workers have a paid day off.

Celebrating Father's Day in metro Atlanta | June 2023

Father's Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June in the United States, U.K.. Canada and other countries. If you are looking for the perfect spot to take dad on Father's Day, check out this list.

Biden, first lady hosting Juneteenth concert at White House

Artists who will be featured include Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, a member of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan.

Memorial Day holiday US air passenger travel tops 2019 levels

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says more than 9 million people were screened at airports over the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Photos: Memorial Day events across north Georgia

While many spent Monday on vacations, cookouts, and at the pools, some took time to put the true meaning into the U.S. federal holiday.

Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying ceremony, lauds troops' sacrifice

President Joe Biden said in a Memorial Day address that Americans “must never forget the price that was paid" by troops to protect their democracy.

'Missing Hero Table': Fallen soldiers honored with empty seat at table on Memorial Day

Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.