Top Blogs: Skating with Friends; 5 Best Toys; & Festive Mantle

If you are interested in blogging on Patch, send Community Editor Hunt Archbold an e-mail at hunt.archbold@patch.com.

Explainer: Why Holiday Radio Is Such Big Business

Where are the stations playing Christmas music? Everywhere. We looked at the numbers of just how many in 2012.

[VIDEO] What to Do When Cake Gets Stuck in the Pan

Follow this simple tip to ensure baking your holiday cake is a no-fuss experience.

Providence Missionary Baptist and St. Paul's Episcopal Announce New Year's Service

experience a one-of-a-kind Watch Night service on New Year's Eve

The Atlanta Opera Brings Family Performances to Southwest Arts Center in January

Knightly News and En Mis Palabras Introduce Opera to Children K-12

Lawmaker Roger Bruce Lays Out His Case for a City of South Fulton

Whether you are for it or against it, read exactly what is in the proposed bill.

How Fast Will a Christmas Tree Catch Fire and Burn?

Hint: It's faster than you think.

Best Blogs on Patch: Happy Holidays

Interested in blogging? Contact Patch Community Editor Hunt Archbold at hunt.archbold@patch.com for details.

BattleActs! A Family Friendly Improv Competition!

[VIDEO] How to Fix Hardened Brown Sugar

If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.

Best Maps of 2013: Are Men or Women Living Longer?

Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.

9 More GoFundMe Fundraisers Ask For Community's Help

Check out these campaigns on Patch sites in north Georgia.

Metropolitan Atlanta Community Band at Bethel United Methodist Church

Kennedy Middle and D.H. Stanton Testing Coordinators Plead Guilty in APS Scandal

These pleas bring the number of defendants who have now admitted guilt to eleven out of the 35 educators

Grace Temple Christian Church Presents Children’s Christmas Song Service

Ballethnic's "Wonderland"

SW Atlanta Christian Academy End-of-Year Program Friday Night

Map: Where in Town Were the Most Homes Decreasing in Values?

The recent drops in home values suggest that 2014's numbers might not be as strong as they were this year. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values diminished.

Portable Toilet User Gets Surprised, Robber Used BB Gun and Car Chase Hits 110 MPH

Some of the strange stuff cops in Georgia faced recently.

Movie Times Near Cascade This Weekend, 12/20 - 12/22

Use Patch and Moviefone to find the best flick for a night out with friend

[VIDEO] How to Shop Your House for Last-Minute Gifts

Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that will save you time and money.

Last-Minute Gift Idea: Homemade Granola

Don't have time to holiday shop? Homemade granola is an easy and affordable gift.

BBB Offers Suggestions to Target Customers Following Data Breach

Fulton County Police Make 3 Arrests in the Murder of 43yo, Pamela Williams

Ms. Williams was a bright South Fulton resident full of life.

POLL: Should 'Duck Dynasty' Star Have Been Suspended?

The A&E network suspended family patriarch Phil Robertson over remarks made in an interview with GQ magazine.

Report: 40 Million Customers Affected by Target Data Breach

The information was accessed at point-of-sale terminals only; online transactions were not affected.

East Point Police Find Millions of Dollars of Fake Merchandise Near Greenbriar

$4000 bag for $30...sounds like a deal, right?

Teens Arrested for Armed Robbery, 2 Found Dead in Home and Woman Accused of Embezzling $120K

A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.

Rappers T.I. and Young Jeezy Bring Holidays to Metropolitan Pkwy, Today 5pm-9pm

The ‘Tis the Season for Giving’ event is presented by Music Education Group in partnership with Fulton County Human Services

Rep. Lewis Hosting 5th District Open House Friday

Meet with Congressman John Lewis and hear him speak about his 2014 agenda.

The 22nd Annual Trumpet Awards - Awardees Announcement

This year's Trumpet Awards are quickly approaching, find out who will be honored.

T.I.'s Annual Toy Drive Plus a Benefit for Carrie Steele-Pitts Home This Weekend

Finding what to get into this weekend, is made easier with our 5 Cascade Patch suggestions.

Important Lessons Learned from Holiday Movies

Former Gideons Elementary Principal Pleads Guilty in Cheating Scandal

A former teacher in the Atlanta Public School system also entered a plea saying she provided students assistance and answers during the CRCT.

Millions of Dollars to be Had in Georgia Lottery

Mega Millions starts over at $15 million for Friday's drawing and Powerball rolls to $60 million for Saturday's drawing.

Winter Adventure Day Trips Around Atlanta

Take a closer look at some winter celebrations around the Northeast Georgia region to make a day out of with your loved ones in this installment of One Tank Adventures.

Review + Trailer for 'American Hustle': Art of the Con Meets Art of Filmmaking

R-rated film opens wide in theaters Thursday night.

6th APS Educator Pleads Guilty in Test-Cheating Case

More guilty pleas are expected to be entered Thursday and Friday according to Fulton County prosecutors.

From GoFundMe: Running for Jontanna

Each Thursday in December, Patch is highlighting an area fund-raising campaign.

[VIDEO] Fun Holiday Apps for the Whole Family

From personalized postcards to online gift guides, these mobile apps are a great resource during the holiday season.