Georgia NOW News for Wednesday Dec. 24, 2025

Georgia is in for an unusually warm holiday stretch, with forecasters saying Atlanta has a strong chance of seeing its warmest Christmas and Christmas Eve on record as temperatures climb into the 70s and possibly the 80s. Voters in McIntosh County will return to the polls for a second referendum on zoning changes affecting Hog Hummock, the state’s last Gullah Geechee community on Sapelo Island, after the Georgia Supreme Court upheld residents’ right to hold the vote. Across the state, students are finding new ways to serve their communities through programs like Key Club, where teens are tackling issues such as homelessness while reconnecting offline through hands-on service projects. The holiday season also brings a reminder of deep-rooted traditions, including the poinsettia, a plant with origins tracing back to the Aztecs and now a centerpiece of Christmas fundraising efforts across Georgia. Meanwhile, Rockdale County parents are demanding changes after multiple allegations of teacher misconduct, calling for stronger hiring practices and oversight. And wildlife officials say the return of endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers to South Georgia reflects years of coordinated conservation work. Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com. #HearGeorgiaNow #GeorgiaNowNews #GeorgiaWeather #WarmChristmas #SapeloIsland #HogHummock #CommunityService #HolidayTraditions #SchoolSafety #WildlifeConservation #GeorgiaNews