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1+ hour, 12+ min ago (335+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " This Christmas, the American Christmas Tree Association said you may notice higher prices on your artificial decor because of tariffs. Customers Atlanta News First spoke with looking for the real thing in north Georgia said they were pleasantly surprised by the savings. "You can't fake the smell. You can't fake the look of the real tree," Matt Bowman, the founder of Tradition Trees, said. Bowman should know. He founded Tradition Trees 20 years ago. He's been delivering Christmas spirit into homes ever since. "We see a lot of customers who try an artificial for a couple years and then they realize there's just nothing like the real tree so we see them come back and get a real tree," Bowman said. The American Christmas Tree Association predicted an undersupply of trees and decor this year because…...

2+ hour, 15+ min ago (318+ words) November 29, 2025 / 1:04 AM EST / CBS Atlanta In a low-scoring showdown that lived up to the rivalry's reputation, the Georgia Bulldogs held off the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 169 Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, extending Georgia's dominance in the annual Gridiron Classic. The victory marks Georgia's eighth straight win over Tech in the series known as Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate. Georgia Tech struck first with an early field goal, but Georgia responded with 13 unanswered points before halftime. Neither team found the end zone in the first half, and the only second-half touchdown came from Georgia on a short run midway through the third quarter to push the Bulldogs' lead to 163. Tech managed two more field goals to close the gap but never threatened to tie the game. The Jackets were held to under 80 total yards in the first half, struggling to build momentum against…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (771+ words) Follow us on our Jets Nation socials! X/Twitter: NHLJetsNation and on Instagram: JetsNationDotCa After another one goal loss, a 4-3 defeat on Wednesday night against the Capitals, the Jets continued their five game road trip looking to end their three game losing streak. Lenovo Center was the host for tonight's game, as the Jets looked" Follow us on our Jets Nation socials! X/Twitter: @NHLJetsNation and on Instagram: @JetsNationDotCa After another one goal loss, a 4-3 defeat on Wednesday night against the Capitals, the Jets continued their five game road trip looking to end their three game losing streak. Lenovo Center was the host for tonight's game, as the Jets looked to avenge a 4-3 loss against the Hurricanes last Friday in Winnipeg. The now 12-10-0 Jets took on the 14-7-2 Carolina Hurricanes, with these two teams separated by six points in the NHL…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago (390+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A doctor is finally coming face to face with the man who saved his life after he had a heart attack behind the wheel. For the very first time on Friday, Dr. Kehinde Idowu reconnected with the man he helped save, John Nimmo, who suffered a heart attack and crashed his car while driving on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. "We've been waiting for this moment ever since, nine days. I counted down. We communicated back and forth a few times. But it's been a countdown, and I couldn't wait to meet him," Nimmo said. It's nothing short of an emotional meeting. But Idowu is just glad he was in the right place at the right time " with the right tools, immediately ready and willing to spring into action. It was simple. All the doctor…...

2+ hour, 51+ min ago (406+ words) Georgia will get a chance to defend its SEC championship, and it could come against its nemesis, Alabama. Brett Davis / Imagn Images Georgia will get a chance to defend its SEC championship, and it could come against the Bulldogs" nemesis, Alabama. Alternatively, it could come against Ole Miss, perhaps delaying coach Lane Kiffin"s decision on whether to leave Oxford. That"s the consequence of Texas"s win over Texas A&M on Friday night, which also eliminated the previously unbeaten Aggies from the SEC race. Georgia, which got a non-conference win over Georgia Tech on Friday, was already in the clubhouse with a 7-1 conference record. Ole Miss also got to 7-1 with a win at Mississippi State, while Texas A&M fell to 7-1 with the loss. That creates the possibility of a four-way tie for first place if Alabama (6-1) wins…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago (128+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " There are several warming centers opening in DeKalb County and Atlanta ahead of cold nights. "We are housing our unhoused neighbors, providing a warm space and place for them," Will Butler with Frontline Response said. Frontline Response International warming center has multiple beds and a lot of food for those who need it. For Butler, it is important to give back to others. "We hear it all the time, people are so thankful," he said. "The hugs, the tears, the hand shakes, it makes it all worthwhile." In Atlanta, there are also two warming centers opening at the Central Park Recreation Center and the Old Adamsville Recreation Center. The warming centers in DeKalb County opened at 6:30 p.m. on Friday night....

3+ hour, 12+ min ago (390+ words) November 29, 2025 / 12:07 AM EST / CBS Atlanta Inside a lively room filled with music, laughter, and bold energy, a group of Atlanta seniors is getting ready to hit the runway. But this isn't your typical senior activity'no bingo cards, no quiet crafts. Here, it's all about the walk. "Anything you do in your day, you should strut," said Carrie "Dr. Tut" Tut Hamilton, the powerhouse instructor behind Seniors on the Runway. "They don't call me Dr. Tut for nothing'there's no strut without Tut!" Hamilton started the group in 2006 with a mission: to help seniors step into confidence, movement, and joy at any age. "I want them to see that in their golden years, they don't have to rock chairs'they can rock runways," she said. And for nearly two decades, she's done just that. Hamilton works with more than 400 seniors across metro Atlanta,…...

3+ hour, 28+ min ago (254+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " As Black Friday winds down, small business owners across metro Atlanta are preparing for crowds on Small Business Saturday. "It's fun to get those good sales but you just don't want to load up and remember what the season is all about," said Vicki Davis, the owner of the Children's Shop in the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center. Davis spent Friday helping her customers and preparing her store for Small Business Saturday. "Taking the extra time, going 110% for everyone who walks in, getting to know people, getting to know their families, their names, their sizes," said Davis. Just across the parking lot, Holeman and Finch is also getting ready. "Every little bit helps in the success of a small business," said bourbon specialist, Jason Furr. Furr says Small Business Saturday helps make their whole season. "It's…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago (194+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " From Perimeter Mall to the Mall of Georgia, malls across the metro saw shoppers galore. A family donning matching sweaters got up early and hit the stores, a decades old tradition of theirs. "So much fun. We do it every year and we go Christmas shopping," said Tristyn Chatham. Although there are plenty of online shopping options, some just can't pass up the opportunity to shop in person. "We like to see the stuff. We like to see the clothes, we like to see the Apple watches, the Apple store. We like to be at everything so it's kind of fun to be there," said Todd McIntyre. "You cannot replace that human touch, that human connection. Also, if you want to make sure you get the exact right gift that you want you gotta show…...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago (719+ words) Two College Park residents say they have experienced harassment and intimidation after raising questions on a community Facebook page that has become increasingly contentious amid ongoing tensions between the mayor and members of city council. Residents M.L. Howard and Tracy Morrison say they have been threatened as a result of back-and-forth commenting on the Everything College Park Facebook page. Howard filed a police report on Friday against two people she believes harassed her by sending "fake" cease-and-desist letters to her home after exchanges on the site. Morrison said she has been doxxed by a commenter on the page and plans to speak out at the next city council meeting on Monday, Dec. 1. Everything College Park is one of two popular community Facebook sites. Engagement on the page is generally by residents who are politically aligned with members of city council and…...