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28+ min ago (173+ words) ATLANTA'Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered warm greetings to the Jewish community during the celebration of Hanukkah: Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. "Dear Friends in the Jewish Community of Greater Atlanta, On behalf of the Catholic faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, I extend to you my warmest greetings and best wishes as you celebrate the joyful feast of Hanukkah. May the lighting of the menorah in your homes and synagogues be a source of renewed hope, consolation, and blessing for your families and for all whom you serve. As you celebrate Hanukkah, please know of my prayers for peace-peace in the Holy Land, peace in our nation, and peace in every community where fear or division threatens the dignity of the human person. May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bless you with health, joy, and security, and…...

29+ min ago (271+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) "So far this holiday season, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has delivered more than 7.5 billion pieces of mail and packages " and it's not slowing down. "Gotta eat my Wheaties every morning," David Hughes, a letter carrier, said. Hughes has been a letter carrier with USPS for 27 years, delivering mail on a route in Midtown Atlanta. Atlanta News First's Tracey Amick Peer went along with Hughes on his route on Tuesday. "The closer we get to the holidays the more packages we get," said Hughes. Meanwhile, USPS is now requesting a rate hike between 5-7% for packages that would start mid January. USPS officials said the hike is part of their 10 year plan for financial sustainability and they would still have the lowest shipping rates in the industry. During December, it's all hands on deck at…...

32+ min ago (192+ words) The Atlanta Braves just keep making moves with infielder Aaron Schunk being their latest minor league deal signing. Amidst all the major moves, the Braves have been among the league's busiest teams in terms of adding a lot of guys on minor league deals to bring into spring training. For the most part, those signings have revolved around the Braves' bullpen which makes sense. On Tuesday, they added some infield help after signing infielder Aaron Schunk to a minor league deal. Schunk had spent his entire career with the Rockies before signing with Atlanta, so it is probably fair to guess that Braves fans know precious little about him. Schunk is known as strong, versatile infield defender who has never really hit in the big leagues. Think Nick Allen, but with more power and much less contact ability and not…...

59+ min ago (260+ words) The Atlanta Braves answered the biggest question remaining this week by re-signing shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year deal worth $20 million. It isn't a terri Bichette is coming off a great season with the Toronto Blue Jays, helping fuel an American League championship and run to the World Series that fell just short. Plugging the infielder into Atlanta's lineup drastically changes your outlook when you already have two offensive question marks in the projected starting lineup in Ozzie Albies and Sean Murphy. Adding Kim gives you a trio of spots in your starting lineup that you're simply unsure what to expect from moving into the 2026 season. With this in mind, the Braves are taking a high-dollar risk when spending a bit more would've offered you higher upside and long-term stability. Atlanta is now either stuck with an answer that plays…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (411+ words) December 16, 2025 / 11:21 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Nearly 1.7 million people across Georgia are experiencing food insecurity, according to Feeding America " and animal advocates say that hardship is increasingly affecting pets, too. At AARF Pet Central's food pantry in Stone Mountain, shelves that were once stocked with donated pet food are now running nearly empty, even as more families ask for help feeding their cats and dogs. "These shelves are normally filled," said Hannah Pizano, who helps run the pantry. "But right now, there's not much." The nonprofit says a combination of rising costs and financial strain is hitting both donors and pet owners at the same time. Fewer people can afford to give " and even fewer can afford to feed their pets without assistance. AARF Pet Central says it now helps feed about 500 cats and dogs each month, double the number of…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (644+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " It was a stunning reversal. After fighting a special investigatory committee of state senators looking into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis" conduct during her historic election case against President Donald Trump, Willis will voluntarily testify on Wednesday. State senators want to hear more about Willis" hiring of a prosecutor she was romantically involved with to lead the indictment that alleged crimes tied to Georgia"s 2020 election. Willis had bucked several of the committee"s subpoenas, claiming they did not have the authority to compel her appearance. The same day Willis announced she would come in to testify, the issue was before the State Supreme Court to decide exactly that. "I can tell you that you are one of those children who wanted Christmas early, Christmas comes tomorrow," Willis told Atlanta News First cameras at…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (599+ words) December 16, 2025 / 11:12 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Homeowners and elected officials gathered Tuesday at Atlantic Station, urging Publix to reconsider its decision to close and calling on other retailers to take a closer look at vacant storefronts in the mixed-use district. For Dagmar W. Rick, a condo owner who walks the neighborhood daily, the planned closure hits close to home. "Our values have gone down quite a lot," Rick said. Publix is set to close later this month. DSW and Banana Republic have also announced plans to leave, prompting concern among residents who chose Atlantic Station for its walkability " and for having the area's only full-service grocery store within steps of their homes. Residents say losing multiple longtime retailers could significantly alter daily life in the neighborhood. One group pushing for answers is the Atlantic Station Civic Association. "There have been some safety…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (344+ words) With this in mind, let's take a look at how the lineup might look if the season started today. It is important to note that new manager Walt Weiss could shake up the lineup, leaving the exact order a bit of a mystery, but the makeup of the lineup is clear. Speaking of underachieving veterans, the Braves have to get more from Riley in the 2026 season. The infielder cannot blame injuries for what was an infuriatingly inconsistent 2025 season. Now, the pressure is on to live up to expectations and be the power bat the Braves need sitting in the middle of the Atlanta lineup. Exercising Albies' 2026 player option always made sense in hopes that the second baseman can put two years of struggles behind him. The once reliable hitter remains an incredible question mark and should be slotted in the…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (883+ words) Dec. 16Happy Tuesday, and Happy Hanukkah to all celebrating this week! Welcome to the table, friends. This edition of "Family Meal" features a story from Rough Draft contributor Laura Scholz on "Funwoody,a small collection of restaurants centered around a shared courtyard. Over the last four years, Funwoody transformed a sleepy strip mall in the heart of Dunwoody into a bustling food and drinks hub for locals. Plus, Rough Draft Dining Reporter Sarra Sedghi brings you an Atlanta grandma's recipe for sweet kugel. And for "The Move," I tell you where to order comforting chicken piccata paired with a hot toddy on a cold night. "People were driving out to Alpharetta or Roswell to go and have a nice meal, so I decided to open the type of place I would want to hang out at, something casual with no dress…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago (185+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Atlanta police are asking the public for help finding a man wanted in connection with an October killing. Around 10 p.m. Oct. 18, Atlanta police said they responded to a person who had been shot near a grocery store at 2070 Alison Court SW. They found Michael Lay, 33, with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man dies after being shot multiple times on Alison Court, Atlanta police say Police are searching for 24-year-old Dameyon Heck in connection with the killing. Heck is wanted for murder. Two people have already been arrested in connection with the shooting. Ranique Crawford, 19, was arrested Dec. 11 in Brooklyn, New York, on charges of murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and conspiracy to commit a felony. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Atlanta murder suspect arrested in…...