Georgia NOW News for Friday Dec. 26, 2025

As the holiday season winds down, Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with events, from concerts and theater performances to hockey games and festive light displays. For those carrying grief through the holidays, the WinPhone installation at Woodruff Park is offering a quiet space for remembrance as part of The Space Within exhibit led by The Grief House. Visitors are invited to speak openly to loved ones they’ve lost, giving voice to emotions often left unspoken during a season centered on togetherness. Meanwhile, a mystery buyer has emerged behind what appears to be Georgia’s most expensive home sale, a $30 million oceanfront estate reportedly purchased by former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Intercontinental Exchange CEO Jeffrey Sprecher. At the Capitol, lawmakers are grappling with an $85 million projected deficit in Georgia’s foster care system as demand rises and federal funding lags, while South Georgia leaders are pushing to restore USDA funding for a program that supports food access, health care and child care in underserved communities. Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com. #HearGeorgiaNow #GeorgiaNowNews #AtlantaEvents #HolidayWeekend #GriefSupport #WinPhone #FosterCare #GeorgiaPolitics #FoodInsecurity #AtlantaNews