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Holiday things to do

‘Elf on the Shelf,’ brainchild of a Marietta family, celebrates 20 years

From Marietta to millions, ‘The Elf on the Shelf’ turns 20

A Marietta family 20 years ago created a brand-new tradition with Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas miracle in a day and age where nostalgia rules the airwaves and gift shops.

Kywanda Hammothe, right, captures the drop during the countdown to 2025. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta’s New Year’s Eve Peach Drop replaced by fireworks, drone display

Last year’s Peach Drop, which featured concerts by Big Boi and Neon Trees, cost $630K. A city spokesperson said this fireworks and drone show will cost no more than $250K.

William Close and the Earth Harp Collective to perform holiday show in Atlanta

Atlanta holiday show to be performed on record-breaking 1,000-foot earth harp

SCADshow will transform into a giant, resonating chamber as William Close and the Earth Harp Collective stretch 1,000-foot harp strings from the stage to the rafters.

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Sandy Springs entrepreneur faces ‘Shark Tank’ sharks with collectible stockings

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Hanukkah and Kwanzaa round-up: 15 family-friendly events in Atlanta

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Two families celebrate two Atlanta ‘Nutcracker’ traditions

AAJC 120425 15 family-friendly things

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

AAJC 120525 Drive-through lights

7 drive-through light shows that pledge to holly jolly your holiday spirits

2025 Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia has been cancelled

Six Flags Over Georgia closes this weekend, cutting Holiday in the Park

12 things to do to get in the holiday spirit

12 things to do around metro Atlanta to get you in the holiday spirit

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Traditions reign at Atlanta holiday concerts

GEORGIA TREE FESTIVAL 2024

Georgia Festival of Trees shines light on human trafficking

Drink genetically engineered to eliminate ‘rough mornings after drinking’