Thanksgiving 2025: Restaurants that will be open for the holiday

For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.

Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?

Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.

Atlanta Hawks and Latin American Association host annual grocery giveaway

The Atlanta Hawks and Latin American Association hosted their annual Grocery Giveaway Food Drive, helping more than 450 families as food insecurity grows amid rising prices and lingering effects of the government shutdown.

Panera reveals turnaround strategy to reverse stagnant sales

Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth. 

McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it

McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.

These states led (and lagged) in tipping this summer

Americans are still tipping generously, but the latest data shows shifting habits across the country.

Prisoner sues over Vegemite ban, citing right to Australian culture

An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence for murder is suing the state of Victoria over its ban on Vegemite in prisons.

Fulton commissioners push to restore $1M for veterans services

Fulton County leaders want to restore $1 million in veterans funding that disappeared after federal ARPA money ended.

Sizzler returns: Revamped steakhouse bets on nostalgia to win back diners

Steakhouse chain Sizzler is making a comeback with a refreshed look and brand strategy aimed at rekindling nostalgia while appealing to modern diners.

Hunger crisis deepens in metro Atlanta while SNAP payments trickle in

Many SNAP recipients in Georgia received partial or no benefits after the shutdown, leaving families struggling to buy food.

Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds

A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.

The iconic Easy-Bake Oven is back and selling like hotcakes

The Easy-Bake Oven has made a nostalgic return just in time for the holidays, but demand has been so high that it’s already sold out at major retailers.

Where to order Thanksgiving dinners in metro Atlanta

We compiled a list of some of the places in metro Atlanta and North Georgia that are offering pre-ordered meals.

Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data

Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.

When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?

The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.