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- Atlanta players face looming deadline for $1M lottery second-chance drawing
- Major chains may shutter Atlanta-area stores amid 2026 retail shakeup
- Delta flight returns to Atlanta after midair engine trouble
Also on today's calendar: Magical Nights of Lights and 7 more events.
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📰 News we're reading
1. Deadline To Win $1M In GA Lottery's Newest Game Nearing (patch.com) — Atlanta lottery players have just hours left to enter non-winning Georgia Millionaire scratch-off tickets into a New Year’s Eve second-chance drawing that will create three new millionaires. The Georgia Lottery, headquartered in Atlanta, highlights that every ticket supports HOPE scholarships and Pre-K programs, while also spotlighting several recent big winners from cities across the state. 
2. Multiple GA Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com) — Atlanta shoppers could see changes in 2026 as major chains like Carter’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Saks Off 5th, Walgreens and Wendy’s weigh closing underperforming locations, including some in the metro area. While specific Atlanta stores aren’t confirmed, the article outlines which brands operate in the city and how broader national downsizing could affect local jobs and shopping options.
3. Delta Plane Diverted To ATL After Engine Trouble: Reports (patch.com) — Travelers flying out of Atlanta on Delta Flight 2627 to Jacksonville experienced a scare when the Boeing 757 had to return to Hartsfield-Jackson due to reported engine trouble. The plane landed safely back in Atlanta, and passengers were rebooked on another flight while Delta apologized for the disruption.
4. Dumping old tires is illegal. Here's what to do instead (wsbtv.com) — Improperly dumping old tires around Atlanta is illegal and can bring serious environmental and health risks, but residents have several legal disposal options. State officials highlight recycling facilities, including CHaRM locations in Atlanta, local collection events, and permitted tire carriers that can pick up scrap tires with help from state grant programs.
5. Woman seeks help identifying driver after apparent hit-and-run on I-20 (atlantanewsfirst.com) — A Cobb County mother is asking Atlanta-area residents to help identify a driver who allegedly caused a hit-and-run crash on I-20 west in DeKalb County, injuring her and her son. Dash cam video shows another car swerving into her vehicle and then leaving the scene, totaling the car but leaving both victims with only bruises and soreness.
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- Magical Nights of Lights
Lanier Islands Resort , 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy , Buford
5:00 pm - Umphrey's McGee after party with Willie Waldman Project
The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End , 1010 White St SW , Atlanta
10:30 pm - Needle Drop to Midnight at Westside Motor Lounge
Westside Motor Lounge , 725 Echo St NW , Atlanta - Bubble Bash
Children's Museum of Atlanta , 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW , Atlanta
9:30 am - Noon Year's Eve- Family Celebration
Ponce City Roof 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30308
10:00 am - Zoo Year's Eve
Zoo Atlanta , 800 Cherokee Ave SE , Atlanta
11:00 am - Early New Year's Eve Party
Round Trip Brewing Company , 1279 Seaboard Industrial Blvd NW , Atlanta
12:00 pm - End 2025 with a Bullseye Bash at Flight Club
Flight Club Atlanta , 1055 Howell Ml Rd , Atlanta
12:00 pm - The Four Seasons
Atlanta Symphony Hall , 1280 Peachtree St NE , Atlanta
3:00 pm
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Sunday January 4
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