Salvation Army provides thousands of 'to-go' Thanksgiving meals
This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.
This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.
Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.
'Jeopardy!' shares inspiring Thanksgiving message from Alex Trebek taped before his death: 'Keep the faith'
Alex Trebek is spreading kindness and positivity to all — even after his death.
Alex Trebek is spreading kindness and positivity to all — even after his death.
Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Georgia sheriff offers guidance about Thanksgiving gatherings during COVID-19
People in Oconee County call the Sheriff's Office asking how to manage Thanksgiving during the pandemic, the sheriff's reply on social media gets the attention of thousands.
People in Oconee County call the Sheriff's Office asking how to manage Thanksgiving during the pandemic, the sheriff's reply on social media gets the attention of thousands.
Travelers pack Atlanta airport for busy Thanksgiving travel day
The world’s busiest airport lived up to the name as millions of people flew to visit family members Wednesday.
The world’s busiest airport lived up to the name as millions of people flew to visit family members Wednesday.
White House pushing Georgia to do more to slow spread of COVID-19
Although White House officials are pushing Georgia to do more to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday that the responsibility rests with individual Georgians, as he implored them to take precautions over Thanksgiving.
Although White House officials are pushing Georgia to do more to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday that the responsibility rests with individual Georgians, as he implored them to take precautions over Thanksgiving.
Is that holiday gathering too risky? New tool helps you decide
If you are on the fence about your Thanksgiving or holiday plans, a website created by the Georgia Institute of Technology may help you measure your level of risk of being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at that gathering or event.
If you are on the fence about your Thanksgiving or holiday plans, a website created by the Georgia Institute of Technology may help you measure your level of risk of being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at that gathering or event.
Gov. Kemp urges Georgians to remain vigilant over Thanksgiving holiday
With the holiday season upon us, state officials warned Georgians not to let their guard down when it comes to coronavirus.
With the holiday season upon us, state officials warned Georgians not to let their guard down when it comes to coronavirus.
The first thanksgiving was in St. Augustine, not Plymouth, experts say
The national and annual tradition of Thanksgiving Day originated decades before the feast held in Massachusetts. Experts say it started in St. Augustine, Florida.
The national and annual tradition of Thanksgiving Day originated decades before the feast held in Massachusetts. Experts say it started in St. Augustine, Florida.
Loneliness, depression, anxiety intensify during holiday season
With social distancing this holiday season, health professionals worry it could create an element of seasonal loneliness for those who are usually alone.
With social distancing this holiday season, health professionals worry it could create an element of seasonal loneliness for those who are usually alone.
Hackers targeting online shoppers even more because of pandemic
Scammers know many people will do their holiday shopping online to avoid large crowds and social distance this year.
Scammers know many people will do their holiday shopping online to avoid large crowds and social distance this year.
Rockdale County residents receive unexpected gifts during impromptu traffic stops
Blue lights and masks may hide the smiles, but the bird in hand seemed to quickly do the trick as Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett pulled over drivers in a traffic stop only to give those drivers a free turkey.
Blue lights and masks may hide the smiles, but the bird in hand seemed to quickly do the trick as Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett pulled over drivers in a traffic stop only to give those drivers a free turkey.
More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
Trump pardons national Thanksgiving turkey at the White House
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered reprieve to a turkey as part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered reprieve to a turkey as part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition.
Toddler runs in terror after 'Grinch' surprises her during Christmas photo shoot
The Grinch has become one of the most iconic pop culture characters connected with Christmas. It turns out, while the cartoon version might be enjoyable to children, seeing the Grinch in real life might not be as much fun.
The Grinch has become one of the most iconic pop culture characters connected with Christmas. It turns out, while the cartoon version might be enjoyable to children, seeing the Grinch in real life might not be as much fun.
Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree, kicks off holiday season at White House
Melania Trump has ushered in the holiday season at the White House.
Melania Trump has ushered in the holiday season at the White House.
GDOT suspends construction-related lane closures for Thanksgiving holiday
The Georgia Department of Transportation says it is suspending construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from 6 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 25 to 5 a.m. Monday Nov. 30.
The Georgia Department of Transportation says it is suspending construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from 6 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 25 to 5 a.m. Monday Nov. 30.
Staying home for Thanksgiving? Tubi has a feast of free holiday shows and movies to stream
Need some entertainment for your socially distanced Thanksgiving celebration? Tubi is streaming free holiday movies and shows to enjoy at home with your whole household.
Need some entertainment for your socially distanced Thanksgiving celebration? Tubi is streaming free holiday movies and shows to enjoy at home with your whole household.