How Georgians can have a safer Thanksgiving
Health officials warn Georgians to keep the numbers down for Thanksgiving dinner and wear masks whenever possible.
Health officials warn Georgians to keep the numbers down for Thanksgiving dinner and wear masks whenever possible.
No sitting on Santa’s lap, but visits continue at Avalon
Santa has already arrived at Alpharetta’s Avalon, bringing a long list of holiday activities with him.
Santa has already arrived at Alpharetta’s Avalon, bringing a long list of holiday activities with him.
Lines extend for miles for Tyler Perry's Thanksgiving giveaway
The first person in line arrived at 3 p.m. Saturday – 15 hours in advance.
The first person in line arrived at 3 p.m. Saturday – 15 hours in advance.
Operation Meal Plan helps non-profits and local businesses
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on non-profit organizations. Several non-profits just got some extra help from the Cobb Community Foundation, and it will help local businesses as well.
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on non-profit organizations. Several non-profits just got some extra help from the Cobb Community Foundation, and it will help local businesses as well.
Tyler Perry offers Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families on Sunday
Tyler Perry is continuing his long-standing efforts to give back to the Atlanta community. He announced his studio will be giving out Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families this Sunday.
Tyler Perry is continuing his long-standing efforts to give back to the Atlanta community. He announced his studio will be giving out Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families this Sunday.
DeKalb County church to giveaway food to thousands during drive-through event
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on food insecurities among low income and middle-class families that struggle to make it from check to check. With that in mind, the pastor of New Birth Cathedral in DeKalb County said his church has a responsibility to serve the thousands of families who've come to rely on their weekend food giveaways. Rev. Jamal Bryant said 5,000 families are expected to show up for Thanksgiving turkeys and vegetables Saturday morning.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on food insecurities among low income and middle-class families that struggle to make it from check to check. With that in mind, the pastor of New Birth Cathedral in DeKalb County said his church has a responsibility to serve the thousands of families who've come to rely on their weekend food giveaways. Rev. Jamal Bryant said 5,000 families are expected to show up for Thanksgiving turkeys and vegetables Saturday morning.
Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
Here are the USPS deadlines to get a package to arrive by Christmas
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
Lessons from 1918 influenza should remind us to alter our holiday behavior
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
CDC updates coronavirus Thanksgiving guidance, urges against travel
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
How to get free Thanksgiving dinner, plus other ways to save
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
CDC releases updated Thanksgiving guidelines focusing on small household gatherings
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Thanksgiving dinner cost down 4% during coronavirus pandemic, report claims
The cost for Thanksgiving dinner is down $2.01 compared with last year, the lowest since 2010.
The cost for Thanksgiving dinner is down $2.01 compared with last year, the lowest since 2010.
Coronavirus prevents crowds from seeing Punxsutawney Phil
The coronavirus pandemic means Groundhog Day won’t be the same in a Pennsylvania town long associated with a prognosticating rodent known as Punxsutawney Phil.
The coronavirus pandemic means Groundhog Day won’t be the same in a Pennsylvania town long associated with a prognosticating rodent known as Punxsutawney Phil.
US Postal Service expands Operation Santa program nationwide
The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.
The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.
Being cautious as Thanksgiving celebrations approach
The pandemic has many foregoing traditional Thanksgiving celebrations this year for smaller gatherings. And those will require extra steps to help stop the spread of the virus this holiday season.
The pandemic has many foregoing traditional Thanksgiving celebrations this year for smaller gatherings. And those will require extra steps to help stop the spread of the virus this holiday season.
Orlando couple honors COVID-19 victims with 220k Christmas light display
More than 220-thousand lights decorate a couple's front yard in Orlando with each light representing a COVID-19 victim.
More than 220-thousand lights decorate a couple's front yard in Orlando with each light representing a COVID-19 victim.
Here's how to track the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree's journey to Washington
Santa Claus might not be coming to town quite yet, but the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is well on its journey to Washington, D.C.
Santa Claus might not be coming to town quite yet, but the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is well on its journey to Washington, D.C.
Farmer: This Thanksgiving, 'smaller (turkeys) are going to go 1st'
Farmers say buyers aren’t necessarily focused on the big birds for Thanksgiving 2020, especially with fewer guests expected around the table due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Farmers say buyers aren’t necessarily focused on the big birds for Thanksgiving 2020, especially with fewer guests expected around the table due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 forces Salvation Army to shift approach in holiday collections
“Last year, the Salvation Army metro Atlanta raised $1.2 million through the red kettle campaign,” said Major Angela Repass with the Salvation Army. “This year we're expecting possibly a 50 percent decrease, that's a $600,000 decrease.”
“Last year, the Salvation Army metro Atlanta raised $1.2 million through the red kettle campaign,” said Major Angela Repass with the Salvation Army. “This year we're expecting possibly a 50 percent decrease, that's a $600,000 decrease.”