A girl born to Shikha Goel and Dhruv Goyal of Delhi was the first baby born at Northside Hospital Atlanta in 2024. She arrived at 1:12 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and measuring 19 1/4 inches. (Northside Hospital Atlanta) A girl born to Shikha Goel and Dhruv Goyal of Delhi was the first baby born at Northside Hospital Atlanta in 2024. She arrived at 1:12 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and measuring 19 1/4 inches. (Northside Hospital Atlanta) Weston Ford was born at 12:12 a.m. on his due date, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at Northside Hospital Forsyth. He is the firstborn son of Meagan and Chris Ford. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. (David Clemons) Nova Eren was born at 12:45 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2024, at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center to mother Shanisisa Stewart of Villa Rica weighing 4 pounds, 14 ounces and was 18.25 inches in length. (Wellstar Cobb Medical Center) Micah T. Stephens was born at 2:55 a.m. at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center to Emily and Brandon of Woodstock weighing 8 pounds, 11.8 ounces and was 21 inches. (Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center) Mecca King was born at 1:43 a.m. at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center to mother Quasana Moore of Atlanta weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces and 18 inches. (Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center ) Easton Tye Sudduth was born at 11:14 a.m. at Wellstar Spalding Medical Center to Madison Sudduth and Jody Clay of Locust Grove weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and 20.5 inches. (Wellstar Spalding Medical Center) Alessia Emersyn Miamen was born at 10:49 a.m. at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center to Sabrina and Amos of LaGrange weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 19 inches. (Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center ) Tristan J.M. Felix was born at 9:46 a.m. at Wellstar Douglas Medical Center to Ryanne McKellar and Victor Felix of Douglasville weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19.25 inches. (Wellstar Douglas Medical Center) Introducing Isabelle "Izzy" Violet Baker was born at 6:37 a.m. at Piedmont Atlanta to Stephanie and Dannon Baker weighing in at a sweet 8 pounds, 13 ounces (Piedmont Atlanta) Piedmont Walton| Parents Amber and Johnny proudly welcome their New Year's baby, the lovely Erin Delaney! Born at 11:42 a.m. on January 1st, she's the perfect start to a brand new chapter, weighing in at 6 lbs 6 oz. (Piedmont Walton) Piedmont Columbus | We'd like to introduce you to the first baby born in the city of Columbus in 2024. Say hello to Eloise Borum, born at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown on January 1st, precisely at 12:57 a.m. She made her grand entrance weighing 7 lbs., 6 oz., and measuring 21 inches. Congratulations to proud parents Cason and Blair! (Piedmont Columbus) Rowan Kaye Henson was born at 12:56 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2024 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center to proud parents Dakota Blalock and Colby Henson weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces. (Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center) Rowan Kaye Henson was born at 12:56 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2024 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center to proud parents Dakota Blalock and Colby Henson weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces. (Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center) ATLANTA - As the clock struck midnight and fireworks lit up the sky, hospitals across the nation ushered in a new chapter with the arrival of newborn babies on New Year's Day. Welcoming the first cries of the year has become a cherished tradition that brings joy and hope to families and communities.
In maternity wards across north Georgia, the sound of lullabies blended with the celebratory cheers as new parents cradled their precious bundles of joy. Nurses, donned in festive hats and adorned with confetti, joined in the festivities, making sure the first moments of these newborns' lives were filled with warmth and love.
For many families, the birth of a baby on New Year's Day holds a special significance. It marks not only the beginning of a new year but also the start of a lifetime of possibilities for the newest members of society. Parents often express a sense of hope and optimism, believing that their child's birth on this auspicious day brings with it good fortune and blessings.
Above are some of the first newborn babies across north Georgia this New Year’s Day.