An Atlanta Thanksgiving tradition: The best of Furman Bisher

In this season of tradition, we continue one for Sports and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, albeit a variation.

Beginning in 1955, longtime columnist Furman Bisher (1918-2012) would give all his reasons for being grateful each Thanksgiving, headlined "I'm Thankful ...."

Rather than choose among the many offerings, we've created a special page on myajc.com to honor his work that goes beyond his Thanksgiving columns.

» Schultz: Giving thanks on this day, at least to those who deserve it

» Bisher's final 'I'm Thankful' column

One of the top pass rushers in college football? He plays for Mercer

Coming off a year in which he was Southern Conference Freshman of the Year, Mercer's Andrew Zock is following it up by being among the FCS leaders in sacks, tackles for loss.

The Win Column: Being OK with ‘the Braves way’

East Lake pro earns $50K prize for winning The Drew golf tournament

Dan Merriman topped a 72-player field to win The Drew golf tournament at East Lake and earn a check for $50,000

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Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Nov. 7-9 includes Veterans Day events.