Memorial Day: 5 things to know about the holiday, including its controversies
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to mark the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts.
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to mark the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts.
Weather officials warn Memorial Day beachgoers of dangerous rip currents along coasts
Weather service officials are warning beachgoers of dangerous surf and rip currents across U.S. coasts this Memorial Day weekend.
Weather service officials are warning beachgoers of dangerous surf and rip currents across U.S. coasts this Memorial Day weekend.
Top 10 travel destinations to honor the fallen on Memorial Day
The top destinations are based on the number of war memorials and veteran-owned businesses in each city.
The top destinations are based on the number of war memorials and veteran-owned businesses in each city.
Memorial Day weekend 2023: Millions of travelers expected to pass through Atlanta airport
In Atlanta, 2.1 million passengers are expected at the airport over the next several days. Delta says it will carry 17% more people this weekend than last year.
In Atlanta, 2.1 million passengers are expected at the airport over the next several days. Delta says it will carry 17% more people this weekend than last year.
Memorial Day 2023 deals for veterans and military members
Restaurants and shops are celebrating veterans and active duty members with a variety of deals and freebies.
Restaurants and shops are celebrating veterans and active duty members with a variety of deals and freebies.
What Memorial Day travel will cost you this year versus last year
International airfare is up 50% to European destinations for Memorial Day weekend.
International airfare is up 50% to European destinations for Memorial Day weekend.
Atlanta airport gears up for busy Memorial Day travel crowds
Millions of people are expected to pass through the world's busiest airport in Atlanta with Friday being one of the busiest days of them all.
Millions of people are expected to pass through the world's busiest airport in Atlanta with Friday being one of the busiest days of them all.
Georgia has one of the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the country, data shows
Georgia has one of the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the country. According to the latest data from the Governors Highway Safety Association, Georgia's pedestrian fatalities increased by 57.8% from January-June 2019 to January-June 2022.
Georgia has one of the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the country. According to the latest data from the Governors Highway Safety Association, Georgia's pedestrian fatalities increased by 57.8% from January-June 2019 to January-June 2022.
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.
Memorial Day 2023: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
If you need to run last-minute errands at the store ahead of your holiday plans, here’s what will be open.
If you need to run last-minute errands at the store ahead of your holiday plans, here’s what will be open.
AAA offering free Memorial Day weekend 'Tow to Go' service in Georgia
For 25 years, AAA has offered the free and safe service to members and non-members across Georgia to keep impaired drivers off the road.
For 25 years, AAA has offered the free and safe service to members and non-members across Georgia to keep impaired drivers off the road.
Millions expected to fly Memorial Day weekend; Here's what to expect
In Georgia alone, AAA estimates nearly 1.2 million Georgians will drive and about 115,000 will fly.
In Georgia alone, AAA estimates nearly 1.2 million Georgians will drive and about 115,000 will fly.
American Airlines pilot Russ Wayant continues tradition of giving roses to passengers on Mother's Day
Eleven years ago, American Airlines pilot Russ Wayant started handing out roses on Mother's Day to female passengers. He says it was a whim, but it brought people so much joy he decided to continue.
Eleven years ago, American Airlines pilot Russ Wayant started handing out roses on Mother's Day to female passengers. He says it was a whim, but it brought people so much joy he decided to continue.
Honey County's Dani Rose serenades Southwest mother-daughter pilot duo for Mother's Day
The airline hosted Honey County's Dani Rose on a flight from Nashville to New York.
The airline hosted Honey County's Dani Rose on a flight from Nashville to New York.
'I like that you arrest bad guys': Trooper's son gives adorable Mother's Day interview
Five-year-old Ryder Brock talked about what he loved about his mother, Trooper Chelsea Brock.
Five-year-old Ryder Brock talked about what he loved about his mother, Trooper Chelsea Brock.
Mother's Day freebies and deals 2023
Here are some of the best specials and deals that will make your mom smile.
Here are some of the best specials and deals that will make your mom smile.
College Football Playoff schedule to include 12 teams, New Year's Day tripleheaders
The College Football Playoff released on Tuesday a schedule for the 12-team format that will be used in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which will feature New Year's Day quarterfinal tripleheaders but no games played on Saturday.
The College Football Playoff released on Tuesday a schedule for the 12-team format that will be used in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which will feature New Year's Day quarterfinal tripleheaders but no games played on Saturday.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2023
Cinco de Mayo is a popular holiday celebrated on May 5 to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French in the Ballet of the Puebla in 1862. There are multiple bars and restaurants in the metro Atlanta and North Georgia area that are celebrating the holiday this year.
Cinco de Mayo is a popular holiday celebrated on May 5 to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French in the Ballet of the Puebla in 1862. There are multiple bars and restaurants in the metro Atlanta and North Georgia area that are celebrating the holiday this year.
How to celebrate Mother's Day in metro Atlanta | 2023
What better way to celebrate mom than to take her out for a delicious meal? Fortunately, there's plenty of places you can do that in Atlanta.
What better way to celebrate mom than to take her out for a delicious meal? Fortunately, there's plenty of places you can do that in Atlanta.
Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.