Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Dec. 5-7, 2025

Here are some of the top holiday events, concerts, markets and family activities happening in and around Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend.

Look up tonight: Supermoon to soar into the sky

Look up tonight as a Supermoon will rise into the sky.  Nicknamed the Cold Moon as winter weather brings colder temperatures, the moon will only be 221,813 miles away from Earth.

Atlanta airport attack suspect to undergo mental exam

A Bartow County man accused of planning a mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport will undergo a mental evaluation while remaining in federal custody.

Looking for Jewish-inspired toys for the holidays?
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Creator of the 'Mensch on a Bench', Neal Hoffman, speaks to our Alyse Eady about how he created the book and accompanying toys to get Jewish families excited about Hanukkah and teach people of other faiths about the story of the Menorah. Hoffman shows off the original 'Mensch on a Bench', and some other Jewish-inspired toys like the the 'Jewnicorn' and the 'Mitzvah Moose'.

Airport attack suspect to undergo mental exam
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A Bartow County man accused of planning a mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport will undergo a mental evaluation while remaining in federal custody.

College Football Hall of Fame preps for championship weekend
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Eli Jordan reports from the College Football Hall of Fame as it prepares for a big weekend in Atlanta. With the SCC championship in town, the Hall of Fame has updated its hours and implemented AI tools to enhance visitor experiences. Atlanta continues to solidify its status as the home of college football, with the Celebration Bowl in a few weeks and the Peach Bowl approaching soon.

USGS deletes 5.9 quake in Nevada from its website

The Shake Alert seismology team said they are now working to review the data, but that it appears the faulty alert might've been caused by a software error.

How AI is changing the real estate game
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Alyse Eady speaks with Atlanta-based HomeSmart agent, Soby Tadjalli, about how AI is changing the real estate industry. Tadjalli covers how AI is helping, what processes it can expedite, and what AI will never replace.

Cobb EMC releases Holiday Lights map
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Cobb EMC has once again released its annual holiday lights map and residents are encouraged to visit the homes on the map and vote for their favorite Christmas lights displays.

GenZ choosing cannabis over alcohol
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It appears that many members of the GenZ generation are choosing cannabis over alcohol, according to a study by Brown University.

Skye Estroff shares where to find holiday treat boxes
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It can be hard to find unique, giftable treats this time of year and Skye wants to make it easier to find the top spots to order from.

Pantone’s color of the year for 2026 leans into calm and clarity

It's not white, it's cloud. Pantone’s Color of the Year is chosen through months of global research and trend analysis, with experts studying shifts in culture, design, technology, and lifestyle to understand the mood of the moment.

Headkrack of Fox Soul's Side Dish
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Headkrack talks with Alyse about some of the latest stories in entertainment headlines

Dr. Heather Quaile gives tips on Managing Menopause
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The very things that make this season special, are the exact things that trigger or worsen menopause symptoms. Dr. Quaile gives tips to manage.

Remains ID’d as Paulding County man missing since 2013

Paulding County authorities have identified skeletal remains discovered in 2021 as those of a Dallas man reported missing more than a decade ago.

8AM Top Stories 12.03.2025
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Thursday morning's top stories include Atlanta Public Schools make big decision about 16 schools; multiple arrests at "drug house" in Paulding County for sexual assault of underage girl; escaped inmate expected in court; families remembering teens recently killed; and pretrial conference for man who went to ATL airport with gun expected.

Parents just as excited as kids about gifts
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A new survey says 98% of millennial-aged parents love to watch gifts being opened with 48% letting their coffee/tea go cold and 44% missing a phone call/text. 37% said they will stop everything to help assemble or set up a gift as soon as it's opened. Survey also found that kids ask an average of 51 times about gifts during holiday season.