This story was updated on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 10:39 a.m.<\/p>\n
This Thanksgiving holiday will see millions of Georgians engaging in fun, travel and fellowship. Here is what you need to know for the upcoming holiday week.<\/p>\n
Weather for the holiday in Atlanta<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny Thanksgiving in Atlanta with a high of 52 and a low of 33, which would be cooler than normal for the holiday.<\/p>\n
The normal low is 40 and the normal high is 58 on Thanksgiving in Atlanta, according to NWS. The coldest Atlanta Thanksgiving was 21 degrees (set in 1911), and the hottest on record was 76 degrees (set in 1908 and 2016). <\/p>\n
Snowfall on Thanksgiving in Atlanta is very rare \u2014 the most recorded was just trace amounts in 1936 and 1938.<\/p>\n
Busy travel expected in Georgia<\/p>\n
AAA released a report Tuesday estimating that 2.3 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the period from Tuesday, November 25, to Monday, December 1. The numbers represent a new record for Thanksgiving travel in the state, with a 1.4% increase compared to last year.<\/p>\n
Over 2.1 million\u00a0Georgia residents will be traveling by car, over 152,000 residents will fly, and about 46,000 will use other modes such as bus, train or cruise.<\/p>\n
\u201cGeorgians are gearing up for the season with robust travel plans. Whether it\u2019s cruising up to the mountains or flying across the country, folks are prioritizing time with loved ones,\u201d said Garrett Townsend, director of public affairs for AAA \u2013 The Auto Club Group, in the report.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven with concerns about flight delays, travelers are showing remarkable flexibility and resilience; some may choose to hit the road to make those holiday connections happen.\u201d<\/p>\n
The FAA on Sunday also announced that Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was among 40 airports nationwide that had their restrictions on commercial flights lifted following the end of the government shutdown, lowering the possibility of delays for sky travelers. <\/p>\n
Which grocery stores will be open?<\/p>\n
Several grocery store chains throughout the metro Atlanta area will be closed or see reduced hours on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Thanksgiving Day.<\/p>\n
Aldi<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 9 a.m.\u00a0to 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Costco<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Food Depot<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
The Fresh Market<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
Ingles<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Kroger<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Lidl<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Publix<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Sam\u2019s Club<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Sprouts<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Target<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Trader Joe\u2019s<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Walmart<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n
Whole Foods<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 7 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Your DeKalb Farmers Market<\/p>\n
Nov. 26 \u2013 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thanksgiving Day \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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