You could pardon a turkey or cuddle with one
A growing trend allows you to pardon your own turkey at various farm sanctuaries. Those who are interested can "adopt" a turkey and donate to their lifelong care in exchange for a certificate and sometimes an in-person visit. Or, an animal sanctuary in Tennessee is using turkeys for snuggling therapy. She claims that guests often sign up to snuggle with the birds.
A growing trend allows you to pardon your own turkey at various farm sanctuaries. Those who are interested can "adopt" a turkey and donate to their lifelong care in exchange for a certificate and sometimes an in-person visit. Or, an animal sanctuary in Tennessee is using turkeys for snuggling therapy. She claims that guests often sign up to snuggle with the birds.
Popular Georgia TikTok star, 'Marquay the Goat, dies at age 24
Marquay Collins, a TikTok star known online as “Marquay the Goat,” has died at age 24, according to TMZ.
Marquay Collins, a TikTok star known online as “Marquay the Goat,” has died at age 24, according to TMZ.
8AM Top Stories 11/27/2025
Top stories at 8AM on Nov. 27 include man whose lifelong home was destroyed by overnight fire; election interference case against President Trump dismissed; update on National Guards who were shot; Gainesville HS football fighting to play; gobble jog and half-marathon on Thanksgiving Day in metro Atlanta.
Top stories at 8AM on Nov. 27 include man whose lifelong home was destroyed by overnight fire; election interference case against President Trump dismissed; update on National Guards who were shot; Gainesville HS football fighting to play; gobble jog and half-marathon on Thanksgiving Day in metro Atlanta.
Thousands of runners hit streets for Thanksgiving events
Tens of thousands of runners laced up their shoes early Thursday for two of metro Atlanta’s biggest Thanksgiving Day races.
Tens of thousands of runners laced up their shoes early Thursday for two of metro Atlanta’s biggest Thanksgiving Day races.
Runners participating in local jog, half-marathon
Tens of thousands of runners laced up their shoes early Thursday for two of metro Atlanta’s biggest Thanksgiving Day races, supporting local charities and taking on courses that wind through some of the region’s most recognizable neighborhoods.
Tens of thousands of runners laced up their shoes early Thursday for two of metro Atlanta’s biggest Thanksgiving Day races, supporting local charities and taking on courses that wind through some of the region’s most recognizable neighborhoods.
Holiday weekend begins with gusty winds, low wind chills in North Georgia
Thanksgiving morning is off to a cold and blustery start across North Georgia, with wind chills dipping into the 30s and breezy conditions expected through the afternoon.
Thanksgiving morning is off to a cold and blustery start across North Georgia, with wind chills dipping into the 30s and breezy conditions expected through the afternoon.
Hawks' Trae Young serves Thanksgiving meals
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young and The Trae Young Family Foundation partnered with the Atlanta Mission at Shepherd's Inn to serve warm meals to those who may not have received one for Thanksgiving on Wednesday.
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young and The Trae Young Family Foundation partnered with the Atlanta Mission at Shepherd's Inn to serve warm meals to those who may not have received one for Thanksgiving on Wednesday.
DeKalb man loses lifelong home to fire but says he's grateful
A DeKalb County man says he is grateful to be alive after an overnight house fire destroyed the home he has lived in since birth.
A DeKalb County man says he is grateful to be alive after an overnight house fire destroyed the home he has lived in since birth.
DeKalb man loses lifelong home to fire
A DeKalb County man says he is grateful to be alive after an overnight house fire destroyed the home he has lived in since birth. Firefighters were called to Glenhaven Drive, off Covington Highway, early Thursday.
A DeKalb County man says he is grateful to be alive after an overnight house fire destroyed the home he has lived in since birth. Firefighters were called to Glenhaven Drive, off Covington Highway, early Thursday.
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.
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.
Experts say lack of daylight leads to seasonal depression
Seasonal affective disorder affects about 5% of U.S. adults each year and can worsen around the holidays. Symptoms include irritability, fatigue, sadness, and increased sleep. Experts recommend checking in on loved ones and seeking support through therapy, vitamin D checks, or light therapy.
Seasonal affective disorder affects about 5% of U.S. adults each year and can worsen around the holidays. Symptoms include irritability, fatigue, sadness, and increased sleep. Experts recommend checking in on loved ones and seeking support through therapy, vitamin D checks, or light therapy.
Marietta store manager tackles woman accused of stealing handgun
A Marietta store manager with law enforcement training tackled and restrained a woman accused of stealing a handgun from TruPrep
A Marietta store manager with law enforcement training tackled and restrained a woman accused of stealing a handgun from TruPrep
Washington DC shooting; GHSA appeals player suspensions; Missing teen found dead | FOX 5 News
Two National Guard troops were shot and critically injured in Washington D.C. Now, President Trump is requesting 500 more troops be deployed. The state board is appealing a decision to let dozens of high school football players play in a post-season game following a brawl at their most recent game. A missing Autistic teen was found dead after being missing for days.
Two National Guard troops were shot and critically injured in Washington D.C. Now, President Trump is requesting 500 more troops be deployed. The state board is appealing a decision to let dozens of high school football players play in a post-season game following a brawl at their most recent game. A missing Autistic teen was found dead after being missing for days.
Stranded boaters relied on faith to get through 20 hours at sea
Two men are now back home after surviving 20 hours at sea, stranded on a boat. They were on a fishing trip with two other men when their boat filled with water and capsized.
Two men are now back home after surviving 20 hours at sea, stranded on a boat. They were on a fishing trip with two other men when their boat filled with water and capsized.
Store manager tackles woman accused of stealing handgun
Police say a woman tried to steal a handgun from TruPrep in Marietta and was stopped by the store manager. Manager Robert Sheppard, a former law enforcement officer, tackled and restrained the suspect with flex cuffs. The suspect, Priscilla Foster, is in jail without bond and also had stolen ammunition in her purse, police say.
Police say a woman tried to steal a handgun from TruPrep in Marietta and was stopped by the store manager. Manager Robert Sheppard, a former law enforcement officer, tackled and restrained the suspect with flex cuffs. The suspect, Priscilla Foster, is in jail without bond and also had stolen ammunition in her purse, police say.
Former election interference defendants can request legal fee reimbursement
Georgia filed Wednesday morning to officially dropped its election case against Donald Trump. Prosecutor says evidence, legal barriers and delays made trial impossible. Some allegations didn’t meet Georgia’s legal requirements or belonged in federal court, according to motion. All defendants in the case can now ask the judge to have Fulton County reimburse them for legal fees since there was prosecutorial misconduct.
Georgia filed Wednesday morning to officially dropped its election case against Donald Trump. Prosecutor says evidence, legal barriers and delays made trial impossible. Some allegations didn’t meet Georgia’s legal requirements or belonged in federal court, according to motion. All defendants in the case can now ask the judge to have Fulton County reimburse them for legal fees since there was prosecutorial misconduct.
LaGrange increases reward in deadly mass shooting case
LaGrange officials increased the reward for information in the June mass shooting that killed 19-year-old Javeon Dukes and injured six others, hoping new leads will help identify a suspect.
LaGrange officials increased the reward for information in the June mass shooting that killed 19-year-old Javeon Dukes and injured six others, hoping new leads will help identify a suspect.
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.
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.
Gaddy light display raising money for NICU families
The Gaddy family will host their first-ever walk-through of their famous Christmas light display, limited to 50 guests. The event will raise money for the Piedmont Fayette NICU in honor of the Gaddys’ late grandchild. The traditional drive-through display remains free and continues to support Toys for Tots.
The Gaddy family will host their first-ever walk-through of their famous Christmas light display, limited to 50 guests. The event will raise money for the Piedmont Fayette NICU in honor of the Gaddys’ late grandchild. The traditional drive-through display remains free and continues to support Toys for Tots.
Judge upholds Gainesville HS injunction; most players cleared to compete
A Hall County judge upheld Gainesville High School’s injunction against GHSA, reinstating 34 of 38 suspended players after a playoff-game brawl and allowing them to compete in Friday’s quarterfinal.
A Hall County judge upheld Gainesville High School’s injunction against GHSA, reinstating 34 of 38 suspended players after a playoff-game brawl and allowing them to compete in Friday’s quarterfinal.