Don't feel like figuring out how to make the perfect cranberry sauce? Does the thought of dealing with post-Thanksgiving cleanup give you turkey-sized hives? AJC restaurant critic Jenny Turknett strives to make the holiday low-stress for you, with a list of Atlanta-area restaurants that provide dine-in and carry-out service on Thanksgiving. And don't forget to check out readers' picks for best Thanksgiving to-go, as well as tips for booking venues for your upcoming holiday parties. Gobble, gobble!

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Travelers walk around the baggage claim in the South Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Atlanta is among the airports where the FAA will reduce flights due to the shutdown, and airports are facing a shortage of air traffic controllers. 
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