Anne Gompel

A chef’s make-ahead plan for a high-end Thanksgiving: turkey thaw times by weight, dry brining, gravy ahead, a backward timeline and oven strategy.

How a chef-prepared, heat-and-serve Christmas dinner works in Atlanta: what arrives, how to reheat safely, portions by weight, and how to order.

Plan a holiday office party in Atlanta: catering formats, real per-guest pricing from $26, a sample 40-person budget and a booking timeline.

The top wineries in Georgia by region, from Dahlonega to South Georgia muscadine country, with addresses, phone numbers, maps and nearby landmarks.