4th of July cookout: Tips for practicing safe food handling when grilling and hosting gatherings
Americans across the country will celebrate the nation’s milestone 250th birthday this weekend, hosting family and friends outdoors with BBQ and cookouts. There are simple steps you can take to prevent food-borne illness and keep everyone safe.
Americans across the country will celebrate the nation’s milestone 250th birthday this weekend, hosting family and friends outdoors with BBQ and cookouts. There are simple steps you can take to prevent food-borne illness and keep everyone safe.
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
America's most-searched ice cream brand may surprise you — and there's a healthy reason why
The most-searched ice cream brand reflects a major shift in how Americans indulge.
The most-searched ice cream brand reflects a major shift in how Americans indulge.
MLK Jr. Birth Home reopens in Atlanta after restoration
One of Atlanta's most significant historic landmarks is welcoming visitors once again.
One of Atlanta's most significant historic landmarks is welcoming visitors once again.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 3-5, 2026
Whether you're looking for fireworks, live music, family fun, food festivals or a unique way to celebrate the holiday weekend, there's no shortage of things to do across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Whether you're looking for fireworks, live music, family fun, food festivals or a unique way to celebrate the holiday weekend, there's no shortage of things to do across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Atlanta’s own Nan Thai cooks up a delicious World Cup experience
Chef and restaurant owner Nan Niyomkul is making sure diners get a delicious taste of the World Cup action this summer!
Chef and restaurant owner Nan Niyomkul is making sure diners get a delicious taste of the World Cup action this summer!
Why California's 'sell by' label ban could spread nationwide
California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste.
California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste.
Potato chip recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a popular potato chip recall to their highest risk level over salmonella concerns.
The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a popular potato chip recall to their highest risk level over salmonella concerns.
Paul Milliken visits Nan Thai Buckhead
Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken visits Nan Thai Buckhead as all three locations welcome fans from around the world with World Cup-themed specials.
Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken visits Nan Thai Buckhead as all three locations welcome fans from around the world with World Cup-themed specials.
Kroger to buy Giant Eagle after failed Albertsons merger
Kroger plans to acquire Giant Eagle which has over 100 supermarkets and multiple pharmacies in several states.
Kroger plans to acquire Giant Eagle which has over 100 supermarkets and multiple pharmacies in several states.
4th of July events in metro Atlanta & North Georgia | July 2026
There are plenty of things to do this Fourth of July. Here's a quick guide of dining specials and exciting events in metro Atlanta and North Georgia!
There are plenty of things to do this Fourth of July. Here's a quick guide of dining specials and exciting events in metro Atlanta and North Georgia!
Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drug program: What to know
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
State probe targets online predators tracking Georgia youth
A new Georgia state committee warns that youth are entirely too vulnerable to online predators on popular platforms.
A new Georgia state committee warns that youth are entirely too vulnerable to online predators on popular platforms.
Georgia troopers increase presence over Fourth of July holiday
State law enforcement teams are flooding roadways this week to handle a massive wave of holiday drivers and crack down on dangerous highway behavior.
State law enforcement teams are flooding roadways this week to handle a massive wave of holiday drivers and crack down on dangerous highway behavior.
5 companies conspired to drive up egg prices, Justice Dept. says
Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
World Cup Atlanta: DR Congo vs. England watch parties
Multiple pre-match festivities and watch parties are being held for DR Congo vs. England in the metro Atlanta area
Multiple pre-match festivities and watch parties are being held for DR Congo vs. England in the metro Atlanta area
These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Piedmont Park Conservancy announces 2026 free summer programming
This summer, the Piedmont Park Conservancy is introducing affordable summer programming designed to bring Atlanta locals together through yoga, history tours, mixology classes and more.
This summer, the Piedmont Park Conservancy is introducing affordable summer programming designed to bring Atlanta locals together through yoga, history tours, mixology classes and more.
Dolly Parton opens ‘Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop’ off I-65 in Cornersville, Tennessee
Travelers traveling on Interstate 65 in Tennessee now have a new place to stop for fuel, some food, and a chance to rest with the opening of Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop.
Travelers traveling on Interstate 65 in Tennessee now have a new place to stop for fuel, some food, and a chance to rest with the opening of Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop.