Christmas & holiday shopping in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Discover Atlanta’s most festive holiday markets and seasonal shopping events, offering everything from handmade gifts to local artisan goods throughout the season.

Hundreds line up overnight for Black Friday deals in Lawrenceville

Black Friday officially kicked off Friday morning, and hundreds of shoppers at Bass Pro Shops in Lawrenceville lined up overnight to secure early deals and gift card giveaways.

When do stores open on Black Friday this year?

Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.

Kohl's Black Friday deals

Kohl's Black Friday week starts Nov. 23 and lasts through Nov. 29.

DICK's Black Friday deals

DICK'S Black Friday sale starts the day before Thanksgiving and ends Dec. 1.

Hosea Helps continues tradition of distributing Thanksgiving boxes

Thanksgiving Day brought long lines, full hearts and critical support for Atlanta families as Hosea Helps launched its 55th annual Festival of Services, distributing food to hundreds in need.

North Georgia town tree lightings, Christmas parades | 2025

Kick off the season with this roundup of holiday parades and Christmas tree lightings happening across the small towns in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

When's the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Experts share their verdict

Even though the grand meal is called "Thanksgiving dinner," the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner. Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime, or is it just traditional?

The most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of 2025

You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year

From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.

6 classic Thanksgiving side dishes that have disappeared from American tables

Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.

Watch live: Thanksgiving Day parades from New York & around the US

Join us all morning on Thanksgiving for live, unfiltered coverage of parades and celebrations nationwide, including the New York Thanksgiving Parade live at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Holiday season can come with seasonal depression, experts warn

Mental health experts in Georgia are urging families to watch for signs of seasonal affective disorder as shorter days and the holidays approach, with guidance on symptoms and how to get help.

Fayette Gaddy Christmas Light Display supporting NICU families

The Gaddy Christmas Light Display in Fayette County is adding its first-ever walk-through event to raise money for the Piedmont Fayette NICU, while continuing its beloved free drive-through tradition.

Chipotle offering BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve

Chipotle is offering three holiday promotions, including a BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve and $10 off its new Build-Your-Own Chipotle family meal kit.

2025 FOX Holiday Gift Guide

FOX 4 Consumer reporter Steve Noviello gets more than 1,000 product pitches each year. He shares the greatest gifts of the season in his 2025 FOX Holiday Gift Guide.