Christmas & holiday festivities in metro Atlanta | 2025
List of holiday happenings and Christmas-related activities and celebrations in the metro Atlanta and North Georgia area.
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: Nov. 27, 2025
Featured guests and segments for Nov. 27, 2025.
Christmas tree sales fund student scholarships across metro Atlanta
A holiday tradition that began as a small side project for two Atlanta teenagers a decade ago has grown into a major scholarship program helping local students pursue college dreams.
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.
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 weather: Colder air moving in, warming centers opening
Thanksgiving will be sunny but unseasonably cool, with highs in the low 50s.
Atlanta airport running smoothly Wednesday; heavy traffic expected
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was already seeing heavy traffic early Wednesday morning as travelers headed out to visit family and friends.
Collector: Atlanta auctioneer & friend sold me $20M in fake art
A Florida art collector is suing an Atlanta antiques dealer, accusing him of running an elaborate, years-long scheme to sell thousands of counterfeit artworks disguised as multimillion-dollar originals.
Man stabbed to death outside bar on Marietta Blvd., police say
Atlanta police are investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred outside a bar on Marietta Boulevard in northwest Atlanta on Wednesday.
Atlanta Bites: Thanksgiving, events, deals & openings | Nov. 2025
Here’s a look at the best upcoming dining events, specials, and Thanksgiving offerings to savor this November.
1 dead, 1 injured after fight inside Buckhead high-rise apartment
A man was stabbed to death early Wednesday inside a Buckhead high-rise apartment building, and another man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Atlanta police.
24-year-old man shot to death in northwest Atlanta
A 24-year-old man was found shot to death Tuesday night on Oliver Street NW in Atlanta; homicide detectives are investigating the deadly shooting.
Atlanta small businesses hope for big boost holiday shopping
Atlanta small businesses are hoping Black Friday and Small Business Saturday bring a crucial holiday boost as Invest Atlanta urges residents to shop local amid falling consumer confidence.
Tuesday storms: Another strong round of storms expected Tuesday afternoon
Storms could cause significant travel delays across Georgia on Tuesday, including at Atlanta’s airport, before clearing out overnight and giving way to a cool, clear Thanksgiving.
Man shot, killed inside car on Bishop Street NW in Atlanta
A man was shot and killed late Monday night as he drove in NW Atlanta just off 17th Street. Police say they have few leads as the investigation continues.
Westside residents push back on APS plan, call for inclusion in decisions
Atlanta’s Westside residents are speaking out against the APS plan to repurpose 16 schools, saying the proposal deepens disinvestment and gentrification while calling for inclusion in education and city funding decisions.
Watch: Officers rescue man after explosion near Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Body camera video shows Atlanta police rescuing a man after a Nov. 18 explosion near Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Morehouse student arrested for allegedly choking CAU student
Viral video shows alleged assault of a Clark Atlanta student outside student housing, schools respond to attack.
719 kilos of meth reportedly hidden in Georgia blackberry shipments
Agents seized 719 kilos (1,585 pounds) of meth hidden in blackberry shipments during searches in Atlanta and Hall County.
Abandoned church catches fire overnight in Edgewood neighborhood
Atlanta fire crews responded early Monday to a blaze at an abandoned church in the Edgewood neighborhood.