This story was updated on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 2:04 p.m.<\/p>\n
This holiday season will see millions of Georgians engaging in fun, travel and fellowship. Here is what you need to know for the upcoming weeks. <\/p>\n
Record-breaking travel for Georgia<\/p>\n
According to AAA, more than 3.8 million Georgians are expected to travel during the holiday season, setting a new record for the state.<\/p>\n
Throughout this period, beginning December 20 and ending January 1, roughly 3.4 million will travel by automobile, 198,753 will travel by air and 201,017 will travel by alternate transportation methods. <\/p>\n
\u201cPeople are eager to travel this holiday season,\u201d said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA \u2013 The Auto Club Group in a Dec. 10 press release. \u201cThat\u2019s leading to record numbers on the roads and in the skies. Our advice is to plan ahead. Book early, allow extra time to reach your destination, and think about travel insurance if you\u2019re flying during winter weather.\u201d<\/p>\n
What will the weather be like during the holidays in Atlanta?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s going to be a warm Christmas in Atlanta, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.<\/p>\n
The low temperature on Christmas Eve will range from 48 to 53 degrees, while the high will range from 73 to 78 degrees. There\u2019s a 90% chance of a record high for Christmas Eve in Atlanta. <\/p>\n
Christmas Day in Atlanta will bring low temperatures ranging from 50 to 55 degrees and highs from 73 to 78 degrees. There\u2019s a 76% chance of a record high. The current record is 75 degrees, set in 2015. <\/p>\n
Which grocery stores will be open?<\/p>\n
Several grocery store chains across metro Atlanta will be closed or have reduced hours during the holidays.<\/p>\n
Aldi<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 Hours may vary<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 Hours may vary<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
B.J.\u2019s Wholesale Club<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Costco<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 Exclusive members \u2013 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; All members \u2013 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 Exclusive members \u2013 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; All members \u2013 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Food Depot<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 Hours may vary<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 Hours may vary<\/p>\n
Ingles<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 6:00 am to 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 Hours may vary<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 Hours may vary<\/p>\n
Kroger<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n
Lidl<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Piggly Wiggly<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Publix<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Sam\u2019s Club<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 Plus members \u2013 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Club members \u2013 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 Plus members \u2013 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Club members \u2013 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Sprouts<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013\u00a07 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013\u00a07 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Target<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 7\u00a0a.m. to 8\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Trader Joe\u2019s<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Walmart<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013\u00a06 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n
Whole Foods<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Your DeKalb Farmers Market<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve \u2013 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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